Expressionist Art
EXPRESSIONIST STYLE
While “expressionist” is used to describe any art that avoids naturalism and instead employs a bold use of flattened forms and intense brushwork, Expressionist art formally describes early-20th-century work from Europe that drew on Symbolism and confronted issues such as urbanization and capitalism. Expressionist artists experimented in paintings and prints with skewed perspectives, abstraction and unconventional, bright colors to portray how isolating and anxious the world felt rather than how it appeared.
Between 1905 and 1920, Austrian and German artists, in particular, were inspired by Postimpressionists such as Paul Gauguin and Vincent van Gogh in their efforts to strive for a new authenticity in their work. In its geometric patterns and decorative details, Expressionist art was also marked by eclectic sources like German and Russian folk art as well as tribal art from Africa and Oceania, which the movement’s practitioners witnessed at museums and world’s fairs.
Groups of artists came together to share and promote the themes now associated with Expressionism, such as Die Brücke (The Bridge) in Dresden, which included Erich Heckel, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner and Karl Schmidt-Rottluff and investigated alienation and the dissolution of society in vivid color. In Munich, Der Blaue Reiter (The Blue Rider), a group led by Wassily Kandinsky and Franz Marc, instilled Expressionism with a search for spiritual truths. In his iconic painting The Scream, prolific Norwegian painter Edvard Munch conveyed emotional turmoil through his depiction of environmental elements, such as the threatening sky.
Expressionism shifted around the outbreak of World War I, with artists using more elements of the grotesque in reaction to the escalation of unrest and violence. Printmaking was especially popular, as it allowed artists to widely disseminate works that grappled with social and political issues amid this time of upheaval. Although the art movement ended with the rise of Nazi Germany, where Expressionist creators were labeled “degenerate,” the radical ideas of these artists would influence Neo-Expressionism that emerged in the late 1970s with painters like Jean-Michel Basquiat and Francesco Clemente.
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Style: Expressionist
Beautiful wave 40X60 oil on canvas
Located in Zofingen, AG
For those who love the sea, any wave is the most beautiful.
Every moment of the sea element is unique. He is unique and unique and this wave is also unique because it lives only for ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Magnolia in bloom
Located in Zofingen, AG
In crafting this piece, I sought to capture the ephemeral beauty of nature's awakening. Each brushstroke embodies the vivacity and energy of new beginnings, weaving a dance of color ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sculptural Bronze Elephant Table Lamp
Located in Pretoria, ZA
Sculptural Table Lamp in cast bronze featuring a bronz sculpture of an elephant bull. Bring a majestic presence to your home décor with my functional art bronze table lamps.
Handcra...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Bronze
People Watching, Painting, Oil on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
Taking a moment to notice the people around you can make a difference in your day. It takes your eyes off your circumstances to look and wonder about the stories and lives of those a...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil
Forest Fantastical, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Catching the final light of a February day in Massachusetts, the treetops burst into vibrant hues. Drawing inspiration from van Gogh's bold landscapes, the unde...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Materials
Acrylic
Die Bettler (The Beggars)
By Max Beckmann
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Die Bettler (The Beggars)
Lithograph, 1922
Signed in pencil lower right (see photo)
From: Berliner Reise Series, Plate 7
Printed on wove paper
Edition: 100...
Category
1920s Expressionist Art
Materials
Lithograph
WINTER SALE! Christmas forest 40X50 oi painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this painting, I sought to capture the serene embrace of winter, as the hush of snow blankets the earth. This piece is a dance of cool and warm hues, intertwining to depict the qu...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas
R. Poch Women Wuith Light Bulb acrylic painting
By Ramon Poch
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
28.-Women wuith light bulb 130 x 100 cm acrylic painting
Born in Badalona (Barcelona).
Photographer and advertising film director.
Founding partner of the advertising production co...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Acrylic
Notre Dame by Jacques Endzel, Oil on Canvas Colorful CItyscape of Paris
Located in Atlanta, GA
Welcome to Heritage, our carefully curated collection of French vintage and antique paintings. We scour the flea markets and fairs for these gems: poignant portraits of long-gone Me...
Category
Mid-20th Century Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Spring poppies 50X50
Located in Zofingen, AG
In creating this piece, I've poured my soul into the vivid crimson blooms, contrasting against the subdued greens and blues, evoking life's vibrancy. Each stroke is a breath, blendin...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Sun-Kissed, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
In a tranquil garden, wildflowers daydream and create their own sunshine. Blue and gold blooms dominate the cluster, with red ones adding vibrant accents. Infus...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil
Mid Century Battle Of The Sexes Figurative
By Ernest Freed
Located in Soquel, CA
Haunting and evocative engraving by Ernest Freed (American, 1908-1974) titled "Battle of the Sexes." Number 21 out of 100. Signed, titled, dated '47 and numbered lower edge. Image si...
Category
1940s Expressionist Art
Materials
Ink, Archival Paper
White roses 50X40
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I have poured my soul into capturing the timeless elegance of these blossoms. Swirling with emotion, they dance on the canvas—expressive brushstrokes marry real...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Little Red Riding Hood 60X40 oil, Valentine’s Day gifts art
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've melded expressionism with touches of impressionism and realism to capture a moment of serene companionship amidst nature's downpour. The vivid red umbrella...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Not a Race
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
You are not in any competition with anyone, life is not a race but a journey, be honest with yourself. Search for your purpose and do it as best as you can. Step by step, day by day,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
County Mayo Beach
Located in Chicago, IL
This painting is one of the finest examples of Tom's painting style and materials. Color and paint burst across the canvas, imbued with movement of clouds, sun and water. From a distant shore, County Mayo...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Pigment
Poppy meadow 50X70
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I have captured the wild spirit of a meadow, brimming with vibrant poppies. My brushstrokes dance with expressionism and impressionism, while fine art technique...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Jewish Prophet Rabbi German Expressionist Color Woodcut Israeli Early Bezalel
Located in Surfside, FL
Hand signed in pencil, colored woodcut.
Jacob Steinhardt
1887-1968
Steinhardt, Jakob, Painter and Woodcut Artist. b. 1887, Yaacov Steinhardt was born in the then remote, largely...
Category
20th Century Expressionist Art
Materials
Woodcut
Tight Corner 1
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
The artwork titled "Tight Corner" features a man and woman looking at each other in a romantic way, with a smile on their faces. This piece of art is a beautiful representation of lo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
WINTER SALE! Winter day 40X50 oi painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I sought to capture the serene, yet invigorating essence of a winter's embrace. The cool, crisp hues and soft, textured brushstrokes converge to evoke the quiet...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Jewish Rabbi with Torah German Expressionist Woodcut Israeli Early Bezalel
Located in Surfside, FL
Hand signed in pencil, woodblock print woodcut.
Jacob Steinhardt
1887-1968
Steinhardt, Jakob, Painter and Woodcut Artist. b. 1887, Yaacov Steinhardt was born in the then remote,...
Category
20th Century Expressionist Art
Materials
Woodcut
Belsize, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A London flat takes a fauvist approach, emphasizing bold colors over detailed representation. The simple depiction of furniture and dynamic visual texture of th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Materials
Acrylic
Walk under umbrella 40X30 oil, Valentine’s Day gifts art
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've captured a serene stroll, both playful and introspective. The vibrant umbrella stands against the soothing backdrop, a dance of color and light, invoking a...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Sojourner, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
As she walks away from the crowd on her own she seems intent and focused on the task at hand. The painting is soft and blurred to add to the feeling of peace and serene that is felt...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil
Pink bouquet 35X35 oil painting.Valentine’s Day gifts art.
Located in Zofingen, AG
In my creation, I sought to capture the fleeting beauty of life through vibrant strokes, harmoniously blending realism and impressionism. This oil painting is a celebration of nature...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Alpine Trees, landscape, expressionist, Modern, Abstract, Metal
Located in Deddington, GB
Inspired by a late evening drive up to Les Gets in the French Alps. Glimpses of landscape from the car window - snow on branches, lights flickering through the trees, all set against...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Metal
Street Art, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
There is a beauty to the posters and graffiti on the streets that are in built up and torn down over time. As this woman walks by unfazed by her surroundings, she seems to become par...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil
Celebration - Mural Size Abstract Expressionist Figures, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Columbus, OH
Hessam Abrishami is a master of vibrant colors, dynamic composition, and powerful expression. Through the artistic encouragement of a high school teacher, Hessam discovered both his ...
Category
1990s Expressionist Art
Materials
Acrylic
Going About Life, Painting, Oil on Wood Panel
Located in Yardley, PA
Walking in the city I was struck by the gratitude of being able to go about life. The everyday coming and going that I sometimes take for granted suddenly brought me joy. This painti...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil
Provencal Landscape Poppy Fields Original Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Stunning mid 20th century French Expressionist oil painting on canvas. The work depicts this gloriously vibrant and colourful landscape in Provence - we are told by the former owner it represents the Luberon Valley region in Provence, in the fields around Cucuron.
We acquired the painting from a private collector in the heart of Provence who had owned the painting for many years. The work is unsigned but very, very close in every respect to the Corsican born artist PIERRE AMBROGIANI (1907-1985) and further research in this direction could be fruitful.
Condition and Size:
The painting is in good condition. The paint has begun to split in places as one would expect with such thickly applied oil paint.
The canvas, unframed is 38cm x 55cm.
Pierre Ambrogiani was born in Ajaccio, Corsica, although he was brought up in Marseille, where he continued to live and work for the rest of his life. He was an Expressionist painter of Provençal landscapes...
Category
Mid-20th Century Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil
State of the Nation
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
He made the decision to go closer after hearing a disturbing noise coming from the upper room. When he arrived, he carefully pulled back the green curtain at the enormous room's entr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
WINTER SALE! Christmas is coming 50X70 oil painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've embraced the serene beauty of winter, capturing the season's quiet hush as it blankets a captivated landscape. The harmonious play of cool blues and soft w...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"Aus dem Composanto" signed original woodcut
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original woodcut. The inscription on the banner translates to "Come Sweet Death". Signed in pencil by Richard Seewald and printed in Germany in 1922 for the very rare "Die zw...
Category
1920s Expressionist Art
Materials
Woodcut
347 Series: No. 184
Located in New York, NY
Pablo Picasso
347 Series: No. 184, 1968
etching, ed. of 50
12 7/8 x 10 in. (32.7 x 25.4 cm)
Category
1960s Expressionist Art
Materials
Etching
'Salisbury Plain' No3 ' , Mixed media, original painting signed c 2010
Located in Frome, Somerset
'Salisbury Plain No 3'. Mixed media painting on paper, circa 2010, signed,
dry mount size : 53cmx52cm
painting: 33cmx32cm
A piece from a series of paintings by Gradwell of walks on ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Mixed Media
Plate 12
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Plate 12
From: 10 Origi, 1942
Signed in the block with the artist's initials lower left (printed)
From: 10 Origin
Not from the First edition 100, published by Allianz-Verlag, Zurich,...
Category
1970s Expressionist Art
Materials
Woodcut
She Save Us
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"She Save Us" by Samson Toba is a captivating artwork that encapsulates the strength, resilience, and nurturing essence of womanhood. Through the depiction of a woman as the central ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Up Around the Bend, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A neighborhood with New England-style homes embraces a Fauvist treatment, resulting in a stylized landscape with textured underpainting and non-realistic colors...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Materials
Acrylic
A Moment of Clarity, Painting, Oil on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
Walking in the city, she takes a moment. It was her moment to clear her head or make clear her direction. Although it was hers, the viewer can get a glance into this moment. The pain...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil
Queen of the Selkies, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Inspired by a Scottish folktale during her trip to Scotland, artist Sumner Crenshaw depicts two figures under the moon. In the tale, a selkie transforms into a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil
Poppies in the fog 40X50 oil, Valentine’s Day gifts art
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this creation, I've woven vibrant reds and soothing blues to evoke feelings of mystery and serenity amidst nature's embrace. Each brushstroke celebrates life's ephemeral moments, ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Paused, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
There is a comfort being with friends, whether talking or just standing together. These two paused on the street for a moment while the city continued to move on. The painting is sof...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil
"Le centaure" original woodcut
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original woodcut. This impression on blue-green paper was printed in 1902 and published in London by The Studio. Image size: 8 x 5 1/2 inches (205 x 140 mm). The Studio dryst...
Category
Early 1900s Expressionist Art
Materials
Woodcut
"In Flight" (Auf der Flucht) original lithograph
By Alfred Kubin
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original lithograph. Printed in 1920 on smooth wove paper for the Deutsche Graphiker der Gegenwart portfolio, and published in Leipzig by Klinkhardt & Biermann in an edition ...
Category
1920s Expressionist Art
Materials
Lithograph
Happy summer 25X30 oil, Valentine’s Day gifts art
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this expressive oil on canvas, vibrant hues dance with light and energy, capturing the essence of a sun-soaked meadow. The figure embraces the warmth, surrounded by the jubilance ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Chamomile field 50X100
Located in Zofingen, AG
As I brushed oil onto the canvas, my heart danced with each stroke, creating a symphony in hues and textures. This piece is a peaceful haven, where expressionism and impressionism me...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Winter roses 50X40 oil on canvas
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I sought to capture the delicate dance of light and shadow, blending expressionism with a touch of fine art realism. Each stroke is infused with emotion, as if ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas
My Mind
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure
Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria
This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy.
Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gal...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
Romance in Paris 55X40 oil on canvas, PARIS - CITY OF LOVERS
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've captured the essence of love and beauty inspired by the enchanting city of Paris. The vivid, soft brushstrokes of the blooming roses in the foreground are ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"Palace Cinema", expressionist, urban, purple, gray, yellow, blue, oil painting
Located in Natick, MA
“Palace Cinema” by Catherine Picard-Gibbs is an evocative, urban scene, depicting the remnants of a once thriving cinema, painted in oil with a color palette of purple, gray, yellow ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Panel
Scarlet poppies 50X70 oil painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
Scarlet poppies
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Interrogation - Original Lithograph and Offset by George Grosz - 1925
By George Grosz
Located in Roma, IT
Interrogation is an original offset and lithograph realized by George Grosz.
The artwork is from the book "Kobes" by Heinrich Man, that Grosz illustrated with 10 drawings reproduce...
Category
1920s Expressionist Art
Materials
Offset, Lithograph
Poppy Fairy 24X30 oil, Valentine’s Day gifts art
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I immersed myself in the essence of nature's whimsy, capturing a figure enveloped by a sea of poppies. Inspired by expressionism and impressionism, I used bold ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Field poppies 60X70 oil on canvas
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've captured the wild vibrancy of nature and the ephemeral beauty of blooming flowers. Each stroke conveys raw emotion and the dynamic interplay of color and t...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Black Melanin
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Being black is our heritage, what we have inherited from the past to value and enjoy in the present, and to preserve and pass on to future generations.
Shipping Procedure
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
Thy Brother's Keeper
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Thy Brother's Keeper" describes a time in every man's life. When he is kept and entrusted with a refiner (a person that keeps them before they become their greatest self). I read th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Canvas
Lady in Red 60X80 oil, Valentine’s Day gifts art
Located in Zofingen, AG
This artwork is a passionate symphony in oil, where expressive strokes and vibrant hues of red capture the essence of emotion and movement. It blurs the lines between realism and exp...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Greeting - Original Offset and Lithograph by George Grosz - 1923
By George Grosz
Located in Roma, IT
Greeting is an original offset and lithograph realized by George Grosz.
The artwork is the plate n. 5 from the portfolio Ecce Homo published between 1922/1923, edition of Der Malik...
Category
1920s Expressionist Art
Materials
Lithograph, Paper, Offset
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