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Medium: Oil
Constant Gardener-Original Large Oil-British Awarded Artist-Gold Leaf-Expression
Located in London, GB
[Constant Gardener] and [Memory Landscape Series] are projects Shizico Yi began in 2015. She explores the forms, layers, and materials to express the relationship between space, time...
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Oil Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Adrift, Abstract Large Size Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan
Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Year: 2024
Style: Contemporary Art,
Title: Adrift,
Size: 44.5" x 64" x 1'...
Category
2010s Impressionist Oil Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pocket books, Abstract library, minimalism, oil on canvas, contemporary French
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
Abstract expressionist library with books in greige tones.
Worked in oil and knife, the subject ends up disappearing in favor of abstraction, the colors are soft but vibrate a lot....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Oil Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Balancing Act, " Abstract Oil Painting
Located in Westport, CT
This large abstract painting by Teodora Guererra features a blue and white palette. Paint appears to drip over a textured under layer of the painting. It is created with oil paint on...
Category
2010s Abstract Oil Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Telepathy
Located in London, GB
Artsit: Olga Volha Piashko
Painting oil on canvas
Original: One-of-a-kind Artwork
hand signed
no frame is required cause of the particular shape of the canvas
Olga Volha Piashko ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Oil Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Ryewater in Summer, Original painting, Nature art, Floral, Flowers, Meadows
Located in Deddington, GB
The delicate summery pastel shades of this work capture a traditional wildflower meadow in June. The colours are drawn from soft green grasses and the pretty pinks and yellows of the...
Category
2010s Contemporary Oil Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Corner Street No. 2" by Hiroshi Sato, Original Painting, Abstract Landscape
Located in Denver, CO
Hiroshi Sato's "Corner Street No. 2" (2024) is an original oil on canvas artwork, measuring 36 x 28 inches.
"Corner Street #2" is sold unframed but is ready to hang. This unique art...
Category
2010s Contemporary Oil Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Landscape D" by Hiroshi Sato, Original Painting, Abstract Landscape
Located in Denver, CO
Hiroshi Sato's "Landscape D" (2024) is an original oil on canvas artwork, measuring 28 x 28 inches.
"Landscape D" is sold unframed but is ready to hang. This unique artwork is perf...
Category
2010s Contemporary Oil Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Closed" Original Painting by Hiroshi Sato, Vibrant Landscape
Located in Denver, CO
Hiroshi Sato's "Closed" (2024) is an original oil on canvas artwork, measuring 28 x 54 inches.
"Closed" is sold unframed but is ready to hang. This unique artwork is perfect for co...
Category
2010s Contemporary Oil Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
NIGHT IN PARIS, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
NOCTURNO EN PARIS IS A WORK EXECUTED WITHIN THE ABSTRACT NONCONFORMIST MOVEMENT. AS PART OF ABSTRACT EXPRESSIONISM. THE PAINTER USES THE MEMORIES OF HIS TRIPS TO PARIS, AND THOSE NIG...
Category
2010s Abstract Oil Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Hello Sunshine, Yellow, Indigo Blue, Pink, Aqua Abstract Patterns
By Gabe Brown
Located in Kent, CT
Carefully ordered patterns, geometric shapes and delicate lines in light blue, lime green, indigo, pink and aqua on a luminous golden yellow background. Signed, dated and titled on v...
Category
2010s Contemporary Oil Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil, Panel
"Winter Grid in French Ultramarine", Blue hues, Geometric Abstraction, Calming
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Winter Grid in French Ultramarine" is an original piece by Carla Weeks made from oil on linen covered panel. This piece measures 61"h x 29"w framed and is...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Oil Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Wood, Oil
"Corner Street No. 1" by Hiroshi Sato, Original Painting, Abstract Landscape
Located in Denver, CO
Hiroshi Sato's "Corner Street No. 1" (2024) is an original oil on canvas artwork, measuring 35 x 28 inches.
"Corner Street #1" is sold unframed but is ready to hang. This unique ar...
Category
2010s Contemporary Oil Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Geometric trompe l'oeil, oil on canvas, 100 x 100, Optical illusion blue/yellow
Located in Carballo, ES
Geometric trompe l'oeil, oil on canvas, measurements 100 x 100 x 3 cm. By Danish artist Peter Kramer, who creates an optical illusion on the canvas through his meticulous brush strok...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Oil Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Store Lot" by Hiroshi Sato, Original Painting, Figurative Landscape
Located in Denver, CO
Hiroshi Sato's "Store Lot" (2024) is an original oil on canvas artwork, measuring 30 x 60 inches.
"Store Lot" is sold unframed but is ready to hang. This unique artwork is perfect ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Oil Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Russian Abstract Expressionist Village Oil Painting Soviet Non Conformist Art
By Myhaylo Shteinberg
Located in Surfside, FL
Russian Abstract Expressionist Village Oil Painting Soviet Non Conformist
Frame: 27.5 X 27.5
Image: 19.5 X 19.5
Artist: Myhaylo Shteinberg (aka Mykhaylo Shteinberg, Michael Steinbe...
Category
20th Century Impressionist Oil Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Fury, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
This artwork is part of a series of paintings that addresses human feelings and expressions. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity ...
Category
2010s Abstract Oil Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Final Birds
By C. Dimitri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oil paint and oil on paper mounted on wood panel. Mostly monochromatic gestural abstraction with multiple bird images.
Category
2010s Abstract Oil Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Wood Panel
Large Abstract Expressionist New York Modernist Woman Artist Bold Oil Painting
Located in Surfside, FL
This is from her celebrated Drip Series, Titled, "Small Dark Center" Signed and dated verso 1980.
Berenice Dvorzon was an extraordinary artist who began as an active young painter during the heydey of the abstract expressionists. Her art was heavily influenced by her love of water and her travels to Europe, China, Israel, Bali, and the deep South. Her commitment to feminism, Judaism, and environmental issues was reflected in much of her work. She exhibited throughout the United States in many galleries and museums, is included in private collections, and received numerous awards.
Berenice taught at Wilkes University from 1968 to 1988, where she served as an associate professor of studio art.
“Most of my work deals with water images...
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist Oil Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Near and Far, Contemporary Abstract Landscape Painting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Originally conceived as an abstract piece, this painting gradually morphed into a recognizable landscape scene. It depicts a landscape in an uncanny yet familiar setting, forming par...
Category
2010s Contemporary Oil Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Evening Lawn" by Hiroshi Sato, Original Painting, Figurative Landscape
Located in Denver, CO
Hiroshi Sato's "Evening Lawn" (2024) is an original oil on canvas artwork, measuring 28 x 32 inches. This vibrant painting captures a contemplative moment in a lush, evening landscap...
Category
2010s Contemporary Oil Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Huerta (Thrauco painting)
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Carlos Ortuzar (Chilean, 1932-1985). Estaban Milla es Salvado de las Garras del Huecupor su Companero Lorenzo Huerta, ca. 1964.
Oil on paper mounted to cradled masonite panel, 22 x 28.75 inches.
Titled lower edge. Unsigned.
Some loss of paint on the highest areas of protrusion. Corners show heavy wear will loss of paper ground.
Provenance: Doyle Auctions; Couturier Gallery, Stamford CT.
Carlos Ortúzar Worthington was born on March 17, 1935 in Santiago, Chile.
He studied theater, law and philosophy. He entered the School of Fine Arts of the University of Chile in 1956, where he had as teachers Gustavo Carrasco, Marta Colvin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Surrealist Oil Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
"Worker" by Hiroshi Sato, Original Painting, Figurative Landscape
Located in Denver, CO
Hiroshi Sato's "Worker" (2024) is an original oil on canvas artwork, measuring 48 x 40 inches.
"Worker" is sold unframed but is ready to hang. This unique artwork is perfect for co...
Category
2010s Contemporary Oil Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Navigation
Located in London, GB
Artist: Olga Volha Piashko
Painting: acrylic on canvas
Original: One-of-a-kind Artwork
Painting size:120x100x0,1 cm
Frame: Not Framed
The canvas is shipped...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Oil Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Helene McKinsey Herzbrun Abstract Colors
By Helene McKinsey Herzbrun
Located in San Francisco, CA
Helene McKinsey Herzbrun: 1922-1984. Well listed second generation abstract American artist. She studied at the art Institute of Chicago, and under Jack Tworkov at American Universi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Oil Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Diptych of Long Lunch Sit Next to Me BLUE ON PINK & Shakespeare's Long Lunch
Located in Deddington, GB
“TO BE OR NOT TO BE… TIPSY. LET’S HAVE ANOTHER BOTTLE AND WE CAN FIND OUT"
Original painting in mixed media by William Richard Hylton. This painting features a quote inspired by Wil...
Category
2010s Pop Art Oil Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
Important and Large Antique American Abstract Expressionist Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nicely painted mid century abstract oil painting by Ken Munowitz. Oil on canvas. Framed.
Category
1950s Abstract Expressionist Oil Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Post Conceptual Digital Artist Oil Painting Screenprint Diptych Joseph Nechvatal
Located in Surfside, FL
Joseph Nechvatal
The Oedipal God of Oil Paint and Destruction, Diptych
Oil and screenprint on two canvases, 1985, both signed 'Joseph Nechvatal', titled and dated on the reverse, with label from Brooke Alexander, NY.
Joseph James Nechvatal (born 15 January 1951) is a post-conceptual digital artist and art theoretician who creates computer-assisted paintings and computer animations, often using custom-created computer viruses.
Joseph Nechvatal was born in Chicago. He studied fine art and philosophy at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Cornell University and Columbia University, where he studied with Arthur Danto while serving as the archivist to the minimalist composer La Monte Young. From 1979, he exhibited his work in New York City, primarily at Galerie Richard, Brooke Alexander Gallery and Universal Concepts Unlimited. He has also solo exhibited in Berlin, Paris, Chicago, Cologne, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Aalst, Belgium, Youngstown, Senouillac, Lund, Toulouse, Turin, Arles and Munich.
His work in the early 1980s chiefly consisted of post minimalist gray graphite drawings that were often photo mechanically enlarged. During that period he was associated with the artist group Colab and helped establish the non-profit cultural space ABC No Rio. In 1983 he co-founded the avant-garde electronic art music audio project Tellus Audio Cassette...
Category
1980s Conceptual Oil Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Screen
Large painting made of hundreds of tiny strips of paper, minimalism, white
Located in Carballo, ES
Large painting made by Peter Kramer in 1999. The painting is made with hundreds of strips of paper of 2 mm each glued on painted canvas. The feeling you have when looking at the pain...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Oil Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Oil, Handmade Paper
wind of fortune
Located in London, GB
Artsit: Olga Volha Piashko
“100x200x0,1cm (106x210x0,1cm full size) cm )
acrilyc,oil on canvas.
Frame:Not Framed
The canvas is shipped rolled.
hand signed
A world of energy and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Oil Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas, Oil
On The Pink 1 - Series Blobs - Contemporary Oil Painting, Colourful Expression
Located in Salzburg, AT
Grzegorz Radecki is a Professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdansk, Poland.
Artist about his work:
BLOBS. THE CHARM OF DRIPPING PAINT
Flowing peacefully in the slow current of...
Category
2010s Contemporary Oil Abstract Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
"Christmas Decoration" - Abstract Midwest Town Painting by Hiroshi Sato
Located in Denver, CO
Introducing Hiroshi Sato's "Christmas Decoration," an original oil on canvas from his compelling solo exhibition 'Midwest', which runs from April 26 to May 14, 2024. This piece, meas...
Category
2010s Contemporary Oil Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Untitled
By Hans Hofmann
Located in Palm Desert, CA
"Untitled" is an oil on canvas painting made by Hans Hofmann in 1962. The artwork size is 25 x 30 1/4 inches. The framed size is 33 1/4 x 38 1/4 x 2 inches. The painting is signed lo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Oil Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Alkyd Enamel Oil Painting Half A Thought Cut Panel Wall Hanging Modern Sculpture
By Peter Wegner
Located in Surfside, FL
Oil-based alkyd enamel on plywood panel with cuts. this is a cut plywood wall relief sculpture with paint on it. This has an architectural quality to it.
Peter Wegner (born 1963) i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Oil Abstract Paintings
Materials
Enamel
Wave Form I (Wellenform) (Triangle, Wavy, Modern, Mid-Century) (~50% OFF)
Located in Kansas City, MO
Hannes Grosse
Wave Form I (Wellenform)
Oil and Acrylic on Canvas
Year: 1971
Size: 33.46 x 33.46 x 31.49 inches (85,5 x 85,5 x 80 cm)
Framed (simply wood frame) - ready to hang
COA p...
Category
1970s Modern Oil Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Body in the Field #5 - Contemporary art, abstract painting, landscape, yellow
Located in Baden-Baden, DE
Body in the Field #5, 2023
oil on canvas
55 1/8 H x 39 3/8 W in.
140 H x 100 W cm
Zsolt Berszán embodies in his works the dissolution of the human body through the prism of the frag...
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Oil Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Evensong 3, Original painting, Framed Oil on paper, Landscape, Abstract, Orange
Located in Deddington, GB
An original painting by Richard Whadcock. Abstract landscape painting using a beautiful palette of orange, green, pink, brown and black.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Evensong 3 by Richar...
Category
2010s Abstract Oil Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
Yosemite 4, California, Original painting, Abstract Expressionism, Yellow art
Located in Deddington, GB
This diptych was inspired by a trip to Yosemite in California in late Autumn. My abiding memory is one of complete immersion in colour. The brilliant yellows of the large leafed syca...
Category
2010s Expressionist Oil Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Body in the Field #8 - Landscape, blue, yellow, red, painting
Located in Baden-Baden, DE
Body in the Field #8, 2023
oil on canvas
55 1/8 H x 39 3/8 W in.
140 H x 100 W cm
Zsolt Berszán embodies in his works the dissolution of the human body through the prism of the frag...
Category
2010s Contemporary Oil Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Body in the Field #3 - 21st Century, abstract painting, landscape, green, blue
Located in Baden-Baden, DE
Body in the Field #3, 2023
oil on canvas
55 1/8 H x 39 3/8 W in.
140 H x 100 W cm
Zsolt Berszán embodies in his works the dissolution of the human body through the prism of the frag...
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Oil Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
All The Pretty Faces
Located in Palm Desert, CA
"All the Pretty Faces" is an oil on canvas painting made by Shara Hughes in 2019. The artwork size is 36 x 30 inches. The work is signed verso, "Shara Hug...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Oil Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Marriage Proposal
Located in Clinton Township, MI
Abstract art by Alex Grinshpun is very appealing and interesting. This is an original oil signed by the artist.
The Loft Fine Art would be happy to offer shipping rates if truly inte...
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Oil Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Cycling
Located in Clinton Township, MI
This original abstract/expressionist original oil by Alex Grinshpun in colorful and in great condition.
We have an excellent framer if you are interested.
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Oil Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Renanthera IV
Located in New York, NY
Renanthera IV, 2024
Oil on canvas
72 x 60 inches
Category
2010s Oil Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Original-Large-Magnolias-Weaver Series-Feat. Scottish Tartan-UK Awarded Artist
Located in London, GB
Shizico Yi takes on an innovative project "The Weaver," inspired by the heritage of the beloved family Tartan and its rich lineage of the Clan.
"The Weaver" invites viewers into a w...
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2010s Oil Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
"Heart Felt" Heart Shaped Diamond Dust Turquoise Bunny Oil Painting Framed
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts a double bunny on a turquoise blue gradient background with thick use of paint and diamon...
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Oil Abstract Paintings
Materials
Glass, Resin, Oil, Wood Panel
Vintage Large Signed Abstract Expressionist Framed Modern Indian Space Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Very impressive early abstract painting by Peter Busa (1914 - 1985). Oil on canvas. Signed lower left. Housed in a period modernist frame.
Category
1950s Cubist Oil Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Last Civil War Veteran
By Larry Rivers
Located in Palm Desert, CA
"Last Civil War Veteran" is an oil painting on panel made by Larry Rivers in 1961. The artwork size is 9 1/2 x 7 inches. The framed size is 12 3/4 x 10 1/4 x 1 1/2 inches. The work i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Pop Art Oil Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Wave Form II (Wellenform) (Triangle, Wavy, Modern, Mid-Century) (~50% OFF)
Located in Kansas City, MO
Hannes Grosse
Wave Form II (Wellenform)
Oil and Acrylic on Canvas
Year: 1971
Size: 33.46 x 33.46 x 31.49 inches (85,5 x 85,5 x 80 cm)
Framed (simply wood frame) - ready to hang
COA ...
Category
1970s Modern Oil Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Ryewater Extra, Original painting, Cotswolds, meadow, Nature, Contemporary
Located in Deddington, GB
This work, painted in delicate summery pastel shades depicts a traditional wildflower meadow putting on its full summer show. Here are the colours of soft green grasses and the prett...
Category
2010s Contemporary Oil Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Landscape near Me
Located in Boxholm, SE
Jolanta Johnsson, experienced Polish artist, graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw, PhD of fine arts, university teacher. She currently lives in Sweden. This is how she writ...
Category
2010s Abstract Oil Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Triptich N1. 2021. Mixed media( Oil, acrylic, canvas, gold leaf).
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Art pieces of Giorgi Vepkhvadze are Abstract expressionism for modern interior designs for Residential and Commercial spaces. Well suited for New Yor...
Category
2010s Abstract Oil Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Wild Welsh Daffodils, Original painting, Flowers, Landscape, Nature, Abstract
Located in Deddington, GB
A scene of a Welsh woodland with wild daffodils dancing in the breeze in early spring sunshine. The composition is made up of soft pastel greens and blue-greens of the foliage agains...
Category
2010s Contemporary Oil Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Ryewater VI, Original painting, Cotswolds, Floral meadow, Nature, Contemporary
Located in Deddington, GB
This painting in delicate summery pastel shades depicts a traditional wildflower meadow in full bloom. The colours are drawn from soft green grasses and the pretty pinks and yellows ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Oil Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
Composition N27. Oil on Canvas. 28.5X 47 Inch. 2015. By Giorgi Vepkhvadze.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Giorgi Vepkhvadze’s art is an Abstract expressionism for modern interior designs for Residential and Commercial spaces. Well suited for New York Apartments and Houses. Artist graduated Academy of art in Tbilisi in 2005 .Today Giorgi is selling painting, sculpture and jewelry in all over the world. Artist participates in world famous actions such as Bonham’s, Sotheby and etc. His works are in private collection in Europe and USA. Giorgi Vepkhvadze's works reminds synergy of two famous artists Turner and Rothko. Giorgi currently lives in New York, he owns company for Mural art, faux finishes and art for interiors. He works with famous interior designers in New York. His sense of esthetics will not leave anyone indifferent. Giorgi's parents are also artists, whose art we are planning to sell in our Saferi Gallery...
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Oil Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
French Post War Geometric Abstract Oil Painting Kinetic Op Art Edgard Pillet
Located in Surfside, FL
Edgard Pillet (French, 1912-1996).
Modern Abstract oil painting on canvas.
Titled "Olifant". A vibrant work featuring colors of purple, pinks and blues...
Category
1990s Post-Modern Oil Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Edge of the Meadow" Contemporary Abstract Landscape Painting
By Ken Elliott
Located in Westport, CT
This contemporary abstract landscape painting by Ken Elliott is made with oil paint on canvas. It captures a scene with cool blue and violet trees in front of rolling hills under a p...
Category
2010s American Impressionist Oil Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Autonomous - Mid - Late 20th Century Oil Abstract Piece - George De Goya
Located in Watford, Hertfordshire
Professor George De Goya. PhD. MA. FRSA. Born In Budapest, 1915-1992, related to the Spanish artist Goya on his mother’s side. Educated in Budapest and France where he received a de...
Category
1970s Abstract Oil Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Original Abstract Oil Paintings for Sale on 1stDibs
With original abstract oil paintings, bring audacious experiments with color and textures to your living room, dining room or home office.
Whether they're large or small, abstract paintings will stand out in your space, encouraging conversation and introducing a museum-like atmosphere that’s welcoming and conducive to creating memorable gatherings.
Abstract art has origins in 19th-century Europe, but it came into its own as a significant movement during the 20th century. Early practitioners of abstraction included Wassily Kandinsky, although painters were exploring nonfigurative art prior to the influential Russian artist’s efforts, which were inspired by music and religion. Abstract painters endeavored to create works that didn’t focus on the outside world’s conventional subjects, and even when artists depicted realistic subjects, they worked in an abstract mode to do so.
In 1940s-era New York City, a group of painters working in the abstract mode created radical work that looked to European avant-garde artists as well as to the art of ancient cultures, prioritizing improvisation, immediacy and direct personal expression. While they were never formally affiliated with one another, we know them today as Abstract Expressionists.
The male contingent of the Abstract Expressionists, which includes Jackson Pollock, Willem de Kooning and Robert Motherwell, is frequently cited in discussing leading figures of this internationally influential postwar art movement. However, the women of Abstract Expressionism, such as Helen Frankenthaler, Lee Krasner, Joan Mitchell and others, were equally involved in the art world of the time. Sexism, family obligations and societal pressures contributed to a long history of their being overlooked, but the female Abstract Expressionists experimented vigorously, developed their own style and produced significant bodies of work.
When you've found the work(s) you'd like to bring into your home, think about how you want to arrange the art. If you’re working with a small living space, a colorful, oversize work can create depth in a given room, but there isn’t any need to overwhelm your interior with a sprawling pièce de résistance. Colorful abstractions of any size can pop against a white wall in your living room, but if you’re working with a colored backdrop, you may wish to stick to colors that complement the decor that is already in the space. Alternatively, let your painting make a statement on its own, regardless of its surroundings, or group it, gallery-style, with other works.
On 1stDibs, you’ll find a wide range of original abstract oil paintings along with a guide on how to arrange your wonderful new wall art.
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