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Abstract Paintings

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
Untitled
Located in Palm Desert, CA
"Untitled" is an oil and oil stick on paper mounted to canvas made by Mary Abbott, c. 1951. The artwork size is 23 x 29 inches. The framed size is 24 1/2 x 30 1/2 x 2 inches. The wor...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Laid Paper

"Comet" - Minimalist Abstract Expressionist Composition in Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Soquel, CA
"Comet" - Minimalist Abstract Expressionist Composition in Acrylic on Canvas Bold composition by California artist Charles "Dave" Francis (American, 1951-2018). A white circle is la...
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1990s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars

Series “Between Heaven and Earth” - pastel, calm interior scandinavian style
Located in Vienna, AT
In creating this piece, I embraced the raw emotions of expressionism, channeled through the spontaneity of abstract forms. I layered acrylic using lack to set contrasts—capturing the...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Spray Paint, Acrylic

"Girls in the Rain" Semi Abstract Painting circa 1980, Gray, Pink, Green, Yellow
Located in Denver, CO
"Girls in the Rain" is an original fugural abstraction painting, vintage 1980s, by Margo Hoff (1910-2008). Semi abstract composition with four female figures standing with two umbre...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic, Board

Bluuurred Reality Painting By Troy Smith Acrylic On Birch Panel Gold Gild Frame
Located in Toronto, CA
Abstract artwork by Troy Smith. Painted in spring of 2024. Troy found the 100-plus-year-old frame at an estate sale and refurbished it. Smith hand-painted the special gold gilt paint...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Gold

"China Grade" Textured Expressionist Composition in Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Soquel, CA
"China Grade" Textured Expressionist Composition in Acrylic on Canvas Textured abstract composition by California artist Charles "Dave" Francis (American, 1951-2018). Blended colors...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars, Mixed Media

Organized Chaos By Troy Smith Acrylic On Birch Panel with Epoxy Resin
Located in Toronto, CA
Troy Smith's most recent painting is a beautiful masterpiece. He painted the new work in his studio in the spring of 2024. Troy used a pallet knife while layering and scraping black ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Gold

Cowboy Sunset By Troy Smith Acrylic On Birch Panel Custom Black Lacquer Frame
Located in Toronto, CA
Abstract artwork by Troy Smith. Painted in spring of 2024. Troy found the 100-plus-year-old frame at an estate sale and refurbished it. Smith hand-painted the black lacquer frame. Th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Wood, Plywood, Lacquer, Acrylic

With Help from the Dog - Textured Expressionist Composition in Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Soquel, CA
With Help from the Dog - Textured Expressionist Composition in Acrylic on Canvas Textured abstract composition by California artist Charles "Dave" Francis (American, 1951-2018). Ble...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars

Untitled LXIII by Ferle - Large abstract painting, deep tones, spiritual, red
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled LXIII is a unique oil on free-standing canvas painting by contemporary artist Ferle, dimensions are 200 cm × 140 cm (78.7 × 55.1 in). The artwork is signed, sold unframed an...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Red and Black Abstract Expressionist Composition in Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Soquel, CA
Red and Black Abstract Expressionist Composition in Acrylic on Canvas High contrast composition by California artist Charles "Dave" Francis (American, 1951-2018). At first glance, t...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars

Red Underneath - Textured Expressionist Composition in Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Soquel, CA
Red Underneath - Textured Expressionist Composition in Acrylic on Canvas Textured abstract composition by California artist Charles "Dave" Francis (American, 1951-2018). This piece ...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars

"Abstract Calligraphy" Painting 59" x 59" inch by Ibrahim Khatab
Located in Culver City, CA
""Abstract Calligraphy" Painting 59" x 59" inch by Ibrahim Khatab Ibrahim Khatab was born in Cairo 1984, works as a co-teacher in Cairo University, he mixes between painting, video ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Wood, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Space Whale, Modern Contemporary Impressionist Painting, 2018, Original Edition
Located in Golden, CO
Immerse yourself in the wonder of space exploration with Topher Straus' captivating Large Scale "Space Whale" Original Edition. This awe-inspiring digital artwork depicts a whimsica...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Metal

Large Acrylic Painting on Canvas by Manuel Roberto
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
We have 2 of these available and we can sell separately or as a pair By Florida artist Manuel Roberto Originally from Cuba, living and working in Lake Worth Fl A Florida artist, bo...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic

Untitled VII by Ferle - Abstract painting, lines, red and black tones, spiritual
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled VII is a unique oil on free-standing canvas painting by contemporary artist Ferle, dimensions are 100 cm x 70 cm (39.4 × 27.6 in). The artwork is signed, sold unframed and c...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Untitled XII by Ferle - Abstract painting, lines, red and blue tones, spiritual
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled VI is a unique oil on free-standing canvas painting by contemporary artist Ferle, dimensions are 100 cm x 70 cm (39.4 × 27.6 in). The artwork is signed, sold unframed and co...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Untitled LXIX by Ferle - Large abstract painting, bright tones, spiritual, green
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled LXIX is a unique oil on free-standing canvas painting by contemporary artist Ferle, dimensions are 200 cm × 140 cm (78.7 × 55.1 in). The artwork is signed, sold unframed and...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Inquiring Wave". Аbstract expressionism painting 80/80 cm. Water, Sea, Wave.
Located in Zofingen, AG
Сontemporary art in Mixed Media Technique. This beautiful wave is woven from fractals of joyful moments that charge us with energy and happiness. This original p...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Resin, Acrylic

Permanescence TN693-D by Hachiro Kanno - Calligraphy-based abstract painting
Located in Paris, FR
Permanescence TN693-D is a unique ink and acrylic on canvas diptych painting by Japanese contemporary artist Hachiro Kanno, dimensions are 100 × 130 cm (39.4 × 51.2 in). The artwor...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Ink, Acrylic

The Defeat of Mara large scale abstract wax and egg tempera painting
Located in BUNGENDORE, AU
Original artwork by Sara Freeman. The Defeat of Mara, wax and egg tempera on board, 120cm x 120cm, 2023. Signed on reverse. Hangs on D-rings. The mark-making is by freehand using an ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Wax, Egg Tempera, Board

"Abstract Brown Elegance" P9UJ5, Abstract, Painting, 21st Century, Acrylic
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...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Clay, Acrylic

Happy Gypsy Dance 30
Located in Zofingen, AG
A very beautiful large colorful abstract painting with many neon nuances, heavy relief textured with palette knife, vibrant and emotional. READY TO HANG - GALLERY QUALITY It's all ab...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Untitled VI by Ferle - Abstract painting, lines, red and grey tones, spiritual
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled VI is a unique oil on free-standing canvas painting by contemporary artist Ferle, dimensions are 100 cm x 70 cm (39.4 × 27.6 in). The artwork is signed, sold unframed and co...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Untitled XXXI by Ferle - Large abstract painting, bright tones, spiritual, red
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled XXXI is a unique oil on free-standing canvas painting by contemporary artist Ferle, dimensions are 200 cm × 140 cm (78.7 × 55.1 in). The artwork is signed, sold unframed and...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Was All There In Plain Sight
Located in Denver, CO
By letting go of representational imagery and leaning into abstraction, Texas- based artist Trey Egan delights in the pure properties of paint. Displaying a wide spectrum of hues wit...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Untitled LXX by Ferle - Large abstract painting, bright tones, spiritual, green
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled LXX is a unique oil on free-standing canvas painting by contemporary artist Ferle, dimensions are 200 cm × 140 cm (78.7 × 55.1 in). The artwork is signed, sold unframed and ...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Untitled XXV by Ferle - Large abstract painting, green tones, spiritual, yellow
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled XXV is a unique oil on free-standing canvas painting by contemporary artist Ferle, dimensions are 280 × 200 cm (110.2 × 78.7 in). The artwork is signed, sold unframed and co...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

TN 653 by Hachiro Kanno - Calligraphy-based abstract painting, black and white
Located in Paris, FR
TN 653 is a unique ink and acrylic on canvas painting by Japanese contemporary artist Hachiro Kanno. The painting is made with acrylic on paper, dimensions are 73 × 100 cm (28.7 × 39...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Ink, Acrylic

Untitled XXXII by Ferle - Large abstract painting, earth tones, spiritual, red
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled XXXII is a unique oil on free-standing canvas painting by contemporary artist Ferle, dimensions are 200 cm × 140 cm (78.7 × 55.1 in). The artwork is signed, sold unframed an...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Mystery" Oil Painting 43" x 31.5" inch by Anastasiia Danilenko
Located in Culver City, CA
"Mystery" Oil Painting 43" x 31.5" inch by Anastasiia Danilenko Anastasiia Danilenko is an artist and graphic designer. But the area of her occupation is painting and such a tradit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Flight of the Stork" Abstract Painting 59" x 39" in by Ibrahim Khatab
Located in Culver City, CA
"Flight of the Stork" Abstract Painting 59" x 39" in by Ibrahim Khatab Ibrahim Khatab was born in Cairo 1984, works as a co-teacher in Cairo University, he mixes between painting, v...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Confluences II by Frédérique Domergue - Abstract painting on metal leaves, sea
Located in Paris, FR
Confluences II is a unique painting by French contemporary artist Frédérique Domergue. This painting is made with oxidized zinc and bronze leaves on aluminium, patina fixed with bees...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Metal, Bronze

TN680-D by Hachiro Kanno - Large calligraphy-based abstract painting, diptych
Located in Paris, FR
TN680-D is a unique diptych painting by Japanese contemporary artist Hachiro Kanno. The painting is made with ink and acrylic on canvas, dimensions are 200 × 200 cm (78.7 × 78.7 in)....
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Ink, Acrylic

Untitled XXXVII by Ferle - Large abstract painting, black and grey, dark tones
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled XXXVII is a unique oil on free-standing canvas painting by contemporary artist Ferle, dimensions are 280 × 200 cm (110.2 × 78.7 in). The artwork is signed, sold unframed and...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Infinity II by Frédérique Domergue - Large abstract painting on metal leaves
Located in Paris, FR
Infinity II is a unique painting by French contemporary artist Frédérique Domergue. This painting is made with oxidized zinc and bronze leaves on aluminium panel, patina fixed with b...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Untitled XLII by Ferle - Large abstract painting, grey and black, dark tones
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled XLII is a unique oil on free-standing canvas painting by contemporary artist Ferle, dimensions are 280 × 200 cm (110.2 × 78.7 in). The artwork is signed, sold unframed and c...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Untitled XX by Ferle - Abstract painting, lines, bright colours, orange, red
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled XX is a unique oil on free-standing canvas painting by contemporary artist Ferle, dimensions are 100 cm x 70 cm (39.4 × 27.6 in). The artwork is signed, sold unframed and co...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Untitled LIX by Ferle - Large abstract painting, colourful, vibrant tones
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled LIX is a unique oil on free-standing canvas painting by contemporary artist Ferle, dimensions are 200 cm × 140 cm (78.7 × 55.1 in). The artwork is signed, sold unframed and ...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Untitled LXV by Ferle - Large abstract painting, blue and red, dark tones
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled LXV is a unique oil on free-standing canvas painting by contemporary artist Ferle, dimensions are 280 × 200 cm (110.2 × 78.7 in). The artwork is signed, sold unframed and co...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Surfacing by Frédérique Domergue - Abstract painting, metal leaves, sea, sky
Located in Paris, FR
Surfacing is a unique painting by French contemporary artist Frédérique Domergue. This painting is made with oxidized zinc and bronze leaves on aluminium panel, patina fixed with bee...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Metal, Bronze

TN600-D by Hachiro Kanno - Calligraphy-based abstract painting, diptych, blue
Located in Paris, FR
TN600-D is a unique acrylic on canvas diptych painting by Japanese contemporary artist Hachiro Kanno, dimensions are 100 × 146 cm (39.4 × 57.5 in). The artwork is signed, sold unfra...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"A Walk of Life 2" Abstract Painting 39" x 47" inch by Ahmed Dafrawy
Located in Culver City, CA
"A Walk of Life 2" Abstract Painting 39" x 47" inch by Ahmed Dafrawy Dafrawy’s fine arts academic background started in 2014 when he received the certificate of drawing course comp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

TN 566 by Hachiro Kanno - Calligraphy-based abstract painting, red, white, black
Located in Paris, FR
TN 566 is a unique ink and acrylic on canvas painting by Japanese contemporary artist Hachiro Kanno. The painting is made with acrylic on paper, dimensions are 195 × 97 cm (76.8 × 38...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Ink, Acrylic

Permanescence N496D by Hachiro Kanno - Calligraphy-based abstract work on paper
Located in Paris, FR
Permanescence N496-D is a unique ink and acrylic on paper diptych painting by Japanese contemporary artist Hachiro Kanno, dimensions are 65 × 100 cm (25.6 × 39.4 in). The artwork is...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Acrylic

"Untitled 97" Abstract Painting 16" x 16" inch by Ahmed Dafrawy
Located in Culver City, CA
"Untitled 97" Abstract Painting 16" x 16" inch by Ahmed Dafrawy Dafrawy’s fine arts academic background started in 2014 when he received the certificate of drawing course completio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Confluences by Frédérique Domergue - Abstract painting on metal leaves, sea, sky
Located in Paris, FR
Confluences is a unique painting by French contemporary artist Frédérique Domergue. This painting is made with oxidized zinc and bronze leaves on aluminium, patina fixed with beeswax...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Bronze, Metal

"Untitled 3.23" Abstract Oil Painting 77" x 53" inch by Gayatri Gamuz
Located in Culver City, CA
"Untitled 3.23" Abstract Oil Painting 77" x 53" inch by Gayatri Gamuz This artwork ships rolled in a tube due to its size In search of silence, in search of the self. Her work eme...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Untitled LI by Ferle - Large abstract painting, grey and black, dark tones
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled LI is a unique oil on free-standing canvas painting by contemporary artist Ferle, dimensions are 200 cm × 140 cm (78.7 × 55.1 in). The artwork is signed, sold unframed and c...
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Early 2000s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Royal River", abstract, landscape, Maine, oil painting
Located in Natick, MA
Anita Loomis's abstract landscape "Royal River" is the artist's impression of a late fall scene from the shore of the Royal River in Yarmouth, Maine. Painted in an expressive, gestur...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Untitled XXXIII by Ferle - Large abstract painting, red and blue, colourful
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled XXXIII is a unique oil on free-standing canvas painting by contemporary artist Ferle, dimensions are 200 cm × 140 cm (78.7 × 55.1 in). The artwork is signed, sold unframed a...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Fantasy, library, Abstract, colored, Oil on canvas, Expressionism, Geometric
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
Sophie Dumont, as an artist, excels in mastering the material and layering on the canvas, a technique that allows her to create works rich in texture and depth. When she chooses the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Oil

The Earth is round II by Frédérique Domergue - Abstract painting on metal, sea
Located in Paris, FR
The Earth is round II is a unique painting by French contemporary artist Frédérique Domergue. This painting is made with oxidized zinc and bronze leaves on aluminium panel, patina fi...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Untitled X by Frédérique Domergue - Contemporary abstract painting on metal
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled X is a unique painting by French contemporary artist Frédérique Domergue. This painting is made with oxidized zinc and bronze leaves on aluminium panel, patina fixed with be...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Bronze

Life everlasting - Abstract expressionist red, orange, and white painting
Located in Ocklawaha, FL
"Life everlasting" is an orange, red, and bright white abstract painting. A warm, dramatic, dynamic painting dedicated to wild life and movement. It has a beautiful earthy and fiery ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Permanescence N495 by Hachiro Kanno - Calligraphy, abstract painting, Japan
Located in Paris, FR
Permanescence N495 is a unique ink and acrylic on paper painting by Japanese contemporary artist Hachiro Kanno, dimensions are 65 × 50 cm (25.6 × 19.7 in). The artwork is signed, so...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Acrylic

Permanescence N727 by Hachiro Kanno - Calligraphy, abstract painting, ink
Located in Paris, FR
Permanescence N727 is a unique ink and acrylic painting by Japanese contemporary artist Hachiro Kanno. The painting is made with acrylic on canvas, dimensions are 50 × 65 cm (19.7 × ...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Ink

Untitled LIV by Ferle - Large abstract painting, dark tones, grey colours
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled LIV is a unique oil on free-standing canvas painting by contemporary artist Ferle, dimensions are 200 × 140 cm (78.7 × 55.1 in). The artwork is signed, sold unframed and com...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

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