Abstract Art
ABSTRACT STYLE
Beginning in the early 20th century, abstract art became a leading style of modernism. Rather than portray the world in a way that represented reality, as had been the dominating style of Western art in the previous centuries, abstract paintings, prints and sculptures are marked by a shift to geometric forms, gestural shapes and experimentation with color to express ideas, subject matter and scenes.
Although abstract art flourished in the early 1900s, propelled by movements like Fauvism and Cubism, it was rooted in the 19th century. In the 1840s, J.M.W. Turner emphasized light and motion for atmospheric paintings in which concrete details were blurred, and Paul Cézanne challenged traditional expectations of perspective in the 1890s.
Some of the earliest abstract artists — Wassily Kandinsky and Hilma af Klint — expanded on these breakthroughs while using vivid colors and forms to channel spiritual concepts. Painter Piet Mondrian, a Dutch pioneer of the art movement, explored geometric abstraction partly owing to his belief in Theosophy, which is grounded in a search for higher spiritual truths and embraces philosophers of the Renaissance period and medieval mystics. Black Square, a daringly simple 1913 work by Russian artist Kazimir Malevich, was a watershed statement on creating art that was free “from the dead weight of the real world,” as he later wrote.
Surrealism in the 1920s, led by artists such as Salvador Dalí, Meret Oppenheim and others, saw painters creating abstract pieces in order to connect to the subconscious. When Abstract Expressionism emerged in New York during the mid-20th century, it similarly centered on the process of creation, in which Helen Frankenthaler’s expressive “soak-stain” technique, Jackson Pollock’s drips of paint, and Mark Rothko’s planes of color were a radical new type of abstraction.
Conceptual art, Pop art, Hard-Edge painting and many other movements offered fresh approaches to abstraction that continued into the 21st century, with major contemporary artists now exploring it, including Anish Kapoor, Mark Bradford, El Anatsui and Julie Mehretu.
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Style: Abstract
Abstract expressive floral acrylic painting on canvas "Memories in roses"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
Contemporary abstract expressionist floral painting "Memories in Roses" by French artist Natalya Mougenot is a vibrant addition to her Floral series. In this piece, Natalya depicts a...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Abstract 2519
Located in Zofingen, AG
In creating this piece, I let my emotions and intuition guide each stroke, pulling from deep within to layer acrylics in a dance of chaos and serenity. Here, abstract forms and visce...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
Essentials Collection: PRESENCE - Meditative Green Black Gold Abstract Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Abstract minimalist artist Jason DeMeo presents a collection of artworks designed to engage viewers in a meditative experience, drawing them closer to the enduring ideals of truth, b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art
Materials
Gold Leaf
"Willing Game 2" ( floral, pink, green, vibrant, energetic, optimistic, pair)
Located in Paris, IDF
WILLING GAME 2
This vibrant and dynamic floral painting features cropped roses and their stems, offering a lively and uplifting subject matter. Created on antique linen canvas, thi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil Crayon, Oil, Acrylic
Morning Story, Abstract Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A blend of muted greens, grays, and earth tones evokes a moody landscape. The composition suggests a horizon where the sky meets a textured field. Bold brushstrokes and layered colors create a sense of depth and movement, capturing the essence of a landscape in transition. Hints of blue and orange add contrast and intrigue.
About the Artist
Artist Ronda Waiksnis captures nature's visceral beauty in her abstract and expressionist works. Embracing the capriciousness of the creative process, she allows her intuition to guide her, resulting in pieces that feel both organic and unrefined. "My paintings have been found, not built," says Ronda. Rarely using brushes, she applies layers of paint with large palette knives or her fingers, emphasizing the importance of balancing creative abandon and physical control. Ronda operates in a gloriously messy studio, a standalone building behind her house, with a powerful sound system that keeps the vibe carefree and intense. When she's not creating art, Ronda enjoys spending time with her loved ones, playing with her dogs, and savoring a glass of wine.
Words that describe this painting: expressive, muted, soft, gestural, stream...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art
Materials
Oil
Contemporary Abstract Painting In Greens And Yellows On Canvas, "Untitled" 2024
Located in Bogotá, Bogotá
This painting is part of a series in which I explore the chromatic relationships between colors and tones, inspired by the art and aesthetics of pre-Columbian cultures. In a contempo...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Contemporary figurative acrylic painting of a woman with lemons on canvas
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This artwork, titled 'Enjoying Lemons", vividly portrays a faceless young woman with a distinctive, abstract style, done in a figurative manner with a touch of art naïf.
Created by...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
1990's Abstract Elegance Geometric Composition Grey Beige Figurative Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Figures
French School, indistinctly signed
dated 90
signed oil on canvas, framed
framed: 22 x 19 inches
canvas : 18 x 15 inches
Provenance: private collection, France
Condit...
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Art
Materials
Oil
Lion Study
Located in THOMERY, FR
This expressive lion study captures the majestic presence of the king of the savanna with a delicate balance between abstraction and realism. Using fluid ink washes, the artist evoke...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art
Materials
Ink, Pencil
Manhattan Beach - Colorful Abstract Landscape on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Maria C Bernhardsson's original artworks are influenced by the architecture and geometry of houses. Born in Sweden, Bernhardsson travels the world photographing and sketching houses ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Antique American Modernist Framed Large Abstract Original Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American abstract oil painting by Martin Rosenthal (1899 - 1974). Oil on board. Measuring 28 by 42 inches overall and 26 by 40 painting alone. Oil on board. Signed. In exc...
Category
1940s Abstract Art
Materials
Oil
Contemporary New Abstract Pastel Strokes Colors Artist Christina Gschwantner
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
At Escat Gallery we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of trust and professionalism for our collectors. Every artwork in our collection comes with a Certificate of Au...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Oil Painting On Canvas. A Forgotten Dog On Green.
Located in Bogotá, Bogotá
Oil painting of a forgotten French bulldog, set against an abstract background dominated by Veronese green with touches of gold leaf. Made with professional Rembrandt colors. For dur...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Gold
Kidio
Located in Paris, FR
Silksreen, 1969
Handsigned by the artist in pencil
Edition : 120/250
Publisher : Fondation Vasarely, Château de Gordes
Printer : Arcay, Paris
Catalog : Benavides 165
72.00 cm. x 62....
Category
1960s Abstract Art
Materials
Silk
landscape sea painting Marine lovers
Located in Roma, GB
one-of-a-kind painting on canvas
XXL Large size
100x200cm (105X205cm)
The title of this artwork suggests many interpretations. The time of the day is also uncertain.
Delicate oran...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Hand-Painted Large OneOff Artist Proof-Summer Night Bloom-British Awarded Artist
Located in London, GB
This stunning large One-Off Artist Proof is almost 80% handprinted by the artist Shizico Yi and its visual presence promises to bring huge impact to your space. The Proof is hand-pai...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Gesso, Archival Ink, Acrylic, Archival Paper, Giclée, Oil
ABSTRACT Black Lines Painting Spanish Artist Alicia Gimeno
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Alicia Gimeno, born in Barcelona (1989), trained in graphic design during her time in Mexico. From the beginning, she was captivated by calligraphy, the gestuality of brush strokes, ...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Ink, Acrylic
Contemporary abstract floral acrylic painting on canvas "Blooming in sunshine"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
"Blooming in Sunshine" is a striking, expressive contemporary painting by French artist Natalya Mougenot, and it forms part of her Floral series. In this series, Natalya masterfully ...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Zen Blossoms - colorful original square roses textured asian painting on canvas
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Observe a tree, a flower, a plant. Let your awareness rest upon it. How still they are, how deeply rooted in Being. Allow nature to teach you stillness." – Eckhart Tolle
Let your g...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Canvas, Spray Paint, Acrylic
ABSTRACT Size Minimalism Painting Textil Spanish Artist Alicia Gimeno Black
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
At Escat Gallery we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of trust and professionalism for our collectors. Every artwork in our collection comes with a Certificate of Au...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Acrylic
7 Folded Circles - Large Red Steel Tall Geometric Indoor Outdoor Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspired by dance and weightlessness, Granville Beals' modern industrial metal sculptures are primarily about relationships. Concerned with form and abstraction, he does not merely m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art
Materials
Metal, Steel
Abstract expressive floral acrylic painting on paper "Floral emotion"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
The vibrant artwork "Floral Emotion", by French artist Natalya Mougenot, radiates energy through its dynamic use of color and movement. Embracing an abstract approach, the artist int...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
Infinite Embrace - Large Vibrant Abstract 3D Textural Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Playing with the interaction between positive and negative space, strong colors on neutral backgrounds, Canadian artist Virginie Schroeder creates pop art portraits and iconic pop cu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Untitled, from Derriere le Miroir #173
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Alexander Calder
Medium: Lithograph
Title: Untitled from Derriere le Miroir #173
Portfolio: Derriere le Miroir #173
Year: 1968
Edition: Unnumbered
Signed: Unsigned
Sheet Size...
Category
1960s Abstract Art
Materials
Lithograph
ABSTRACT Painting Texture Forms Black British Artist Tabitha Millett 2025
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
At Escat Gallery we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of trust and professionalism for our collectors. Every artwork in our collection comes with a Certificate of Au...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Acrylic
"Main Beach Sunset II" Modern Impressionist Southern California Seascape
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Main Beach Sunset II" is a colorful example of Bryan Mark Taylor's modern approach to Impressionism. This beautiful oil on panel captures the mood and feel of the California Rivie...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Oil
Contemporary Large New Abstract Gestural Colors Artist Christina Gschwantner
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
At Escat Gallery we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of trust and professionalism for our collectors. Every artwork in our collection comes with a Certificate of Au...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Acrylic, Oil
Study blue. Abstract figurative oil on canvas
Located in Bogotá, Bogotá
Oil painting on canvas combines abstract shapes and representational elements. It features a palette of blue, green, red, and yellow tones that intertwine in a mosaic of fragments ov...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Meanders of Blue sand, abstract, oil on canvas, textured, Landscape, tan
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
Sophie Dumont is a contemporary painter whose work explores the boundaries between abstraction and landscape. Through an intuitive approach to color and texture, she creates composit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art
Materials
Oil
"Cascading Folds (with footer) No.68" 2025 tinted polymer on Yupo paper
Located in New York, NY
Susan English
Cascading Folds (with footer) No.68, 2025
tinted polymer on Yupo paper
32 x 26 in
(eng279)
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Paper, Polymer
"Willing Game 1" (floral, pink, green, vibrant, energetic, optimistic, pair)
Located in Paris, IDF
WILLING GAME 1
This vibrant and dynamic floral painting features cropped roses and their stems, offering a lively and uplifting subject matter. Created on antique linen canvas, thi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil Crayon, Oil, Acrylic
Düsseldorf (German Cities) by Dieter Roth monuments vintage postcard light blue
By Dieter Roth
Located in New York, NY
Düsseldorf (German Cities), 1970
24 x 33.8 in. / 61 x 86 cm
Screen print in one color on offset lithograph, black on white card. “for Paul” written in pencil lower middle. Signed and...
Category
1960s Abstract Art
Materials
Lithograph, Screen
Gratitude - Original Blue Green Impasto Abstract Rural Landscape Painting
By Dana Cowie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Using an impasto, painterly technique Dana Cowie creates cubist-inspired farm and rural landscapes. Working within controlled color schemes, her artworks appear abstract up close and...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Orchestra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Orchestra, 1950, oil on canvas, signed and dated lower left, 21 1/2 x 25 3/4 inches, labeled verso “Brown University, Trustee, The Walter Feldman Trust for Artwork” titled verso,...
Category
1950s Abstract Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
DR-a /// Josef Albers Large Abstract Geometric Orange Bauhaus Color Field Theory
By Josef Albers
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Josef Albers (German-American, 1888-1976)
Title: "DR-a"
Series: DR (Denise René)
*Monogram signed and dated by Albers in pencil lower right
Year: 1968
Medium: Original Screen...
Category
1960s Abstract Art
Materials
Screen, Board
Original Triptych Landscape Memories-Gold Leaf with Oil-British Awarded Artist
Located in London, GB
-In light of new tariffs, we’ve applied a 20% discount off the market price of this piece to support our collectors in facing potential added costs. At the gallery, we work closely w...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Gold Leaf
"Angels And Cowboys" - Oil And Wax Figurative Painting with Horse
Located in Denver, CO
Brian Keith Stephens presents an original, handmade composition titled "Angels and Cowboys", created in 2025. This oil and wax on cotton painting measures 50 inches high by 30 inches...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art
Materials
Cotton, Wax, Oil
A Distant Sky - Soft Blue-Green Atmospheric Abstract Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mark Acetelli’s oil and mixed media paintings awaken the viewer’s sense of exploration and adventure; they demand a new discovery. His artworks exhibit a chemistry of complexity and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Bopping at Birdland (Stomp Time) from the Jazz Series Signed Limited Edition
Located in Rochester Hills, MI
Artist : Romare Bearden
Title; Bopping at Birdland (stomp time)
Year: 1979
Size: 33 ¼ x 24 inches
Lithograph on Arches Paper
Edition; Signed in pencil and marked 114/175
(Gelburd/Ros...
Category
1970s Abstract Art
Materials
Lithograph
Contemporary impressionist landscape nature watercolor painting on paper
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This artwork "My love for Paul Cezanne" , inspired by Paul Cezanne, presents a vibrant and abstract interpretation of a tranquil landscape, characterized by energetic brushstrokes an...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
watercolour nude white gloves
Located in Roma, GB
watercolour portrait of woman
naked lady
white cloves
nu
erotic art
unique piece
one-of-a-kind
watercolour tempera on paper
hand signed
51x41cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art
Materials
Paper, Tempera, Watercolor
#172, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
Located in München, BY
Unique piece
More sizes and an Essay from Lyle Rexer about this series on request.
JJoachim Schmeisser’s work rescues photography from the centuries-old straightjacket of realism t...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Pigment
Original Triptych-gold leaf+Ink on canvas-British Awarded Artist-Drawing Time
Located in London, GB
-In light of new tariffs, we’ve applied a 20% discount off the market price of this piece to support our collectors in facing potential added costs. At the gallery, we work closely w...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Gold Leaf
I Got Your Back 01 and Healing 01. Abstract color photographs, Diptych.
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The artist's computer-generated paintings merge craftsmanship and technology, creating an eclectic and unique style. Through her art, she aims to illuminate the world.
Tcherassi's w...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Archival Pigment
Modern Love - Large Warm Red Abstract Geometric Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Harrison Gilman's large original artworks begin with a layer of fast-paced gestural abstraction followed by organic shapes and geometric structures. Some of his paintings remain in t...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
ABSTRACT Big Circle Painting Textil Spanish Artist Alicia Gimeno Black
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
At Escat Gallery we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of trust and professionalism for our collectors. Every artwork in our collection comes with a Certificate of Au...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Ink, Acrylic
ABSTRACT Contemporary Artist French Rose Madone New Artwork forms dark colors
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
At Escat Gallery, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of trust and professionalism for our collectors. Every artwork in our collection comes with a Certificate of A...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Pigment
"red/bronze - black/white exclusive" RK67T , Abstract, Painting, Acryl and Clay
By Roger König
Located in Dessau-Rosslau, Sachsen Anhalt
Artist: Roger König b. Dessau, Germany (1968) Master student of Kurt Schönburg, HWK Halle, Germany. König combines modern painting with acrylic with old techniques and in this way, h...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Clay, Acrylic
Uneasy truce, hands three figures friendship monochromatic abstraction
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This acrylic painting on paper can be framed or displayed easily by hanging with magnets.
Tatana Kellner’s work is rooted in social issues. She has been exhibited in numerous venue...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Acrylic, Archival Paper
Closed Doors
By Karl Zerbe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Closed Doors, 1957, polymer tempera on Masonite, signed lower right, 20 x 40 inches, inscribed verso “Zerbe Closed Doors June 1957,” label verso reads: “Artist Karl Zerbe / No. T / T...
Category
1950s Abstract Art
Materials
Masonite, Polymer
Original 1961 poster of "Dibujos de Picasso" show at Sala Gaspar Barcelona Spain
Located in Miami, FL
Pablo Ruiz Picasso (Spain, 1881-1973)
'Dibujos. Sala Gaspar', 1961
lithograph on paper
27.6 x 19.7 in. (70 x 50 cm.)
Unframed
Ref: PIC2001-P004
Conservation: Not previously owned, an...
Category
1960s Abstract Art
Materials
Lithograph
1960's French Cubist Abstract Portrait of Woman Colorful Clothing signed Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Woman
Andre Dalloz ( French School, circa 1960's)
signed oil on canvas, in a wooden frame
framed : 24 x 15.5 inches
canvas: 23.5 x 15 inches
Provenance: private collect...
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas
bibliotheque azur, Abstract, Contemporary Library, Expressionism, French
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
Choose the frame black or wood
About the Artist:
Sophie Dumont is a renowned painter whose works are a perfect blend of figuration and abstraction. Working primarily with oil on ca...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art
Materials
Oil
landscape painting blue Mountains
Located in Roma, GB
one-of-a-kind painting on canvas
XXL Large size
102x172cm (105X175cm)
the painting will be shipped rolled
without frame
without stretcher bars
original painting on canvas
hand sign...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Contemporary expressive colorful acrylic painting "Purple blossoms"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This vibrant artwork, titled Purple Blossoms, is created by French artist Natalya Mougenot as part of her "FLORAL" series, where she explores the themes of nature and flowers. Throug...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
Totem (large) by Frédérique Domergue - Abstract metal sculpture, bronze, blue
Located in Paris, FR
Totem (large) is a sculpture by French contemporary artist Frédérique Domergue. The sculpture is made with oak slat, waxed medal bronze and verdigris oxidized bronze on the sculpted ...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Bronze
Original Diptych-Landscape Memories-Gold Leaf with Oil-British Awarded Artist
Located in London, GB
Shizico's unique approach to paintings, erasing, rewriting, and destroying the landscape in the background through bold strokes of gold leaf on the top layers in this series, works o...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Gold Leaf
Hand-Gilded-Constant Gardener-Artist Proof-Rare X-Large-British Awarded Artist
Located in London, GB
This is an unique one-off Artist Proof, in a rare Extra-Large square format.
A special Proof that only 3 have been made with hand gilded Gold Leaf.
The outstanding hand-painted qua...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Gold Leaf
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