
Abstract Painting for Sale
Abstract painting stands in contrast to representational art, where capturing a subject's likeness is the main objective. Instead, abstraction moves away from figurative representation, prioritizing emotion, color, shape, and composition. Even without a clear subject, abstract art can evoke deep feelings and interpretations, allowing viewers to experience the artwork on a personal level.
The origins of abstract painting are often linked to Vassily Kandinsky, one of the pioneers of 20th-century abstraction. His revolutionary approach, alongside Kazimir Malevich, Piet Mondrian, and František Kupka, redefined modern art. Kandinsky not only painted abstract works but also theorized them in his influential 1910 book, Concerning the Spiritual in Art. He argued that every element in a painting holds symbolic significance, giving each artwork a spiritual dimension. That same year, he unveiled Abstract Watercolor, considered one of the first purely abstract paintings. This marked a turning point where artists moved away from realism and representation, instead focusing on intangible concepts and emotions.
Kazimir Malevich further expanded abstraction with Suprematism, a movement centered on pure geometric shapes and dynamic forces within a composition. His famous paintings Black Square (1915) and White on White (1918) emphasized simplicity, balance, and harmony. Meanwhile, lyrical abstraction flourished, often inspired by music and emotions. Kandinsky's Picture with the Black Arch (1912) embodies this approach, using vibrant colors and dynamic forms to evoke musical compositions. His synesthesia—a condition that allowed him to "hear" colors and "see" sounds—played a key role in shaping his unique artistic language.
Geometric abstraction emerged as a distinct branch, focusing on precise lines, bold shapes, and structured compositions. Artists like Mondrian and Kupka sought purity in art through mathematical precision. Mondrian developed a signature style of grids, right angles, and primary colors, defining geometric abstraction as a pursuit of visual balance and order. Despite his contributions, Kupka resisted the term "abstract," believing art should be tangible and concrete rather than intangible.
Robert and Sonia Delaunay also played a major role in abstraction's development. Their vibrant use of color and circular forms caught the attention of poet and critic Guillaume Apollinaire, who named their style Orphism. This movement blended dynamic color harmonies with abstract compositions, bridging the gap between lyrical and geometric abstraction.
Abstract art didn't emerge in isolation; it evolved from earlier artistic movements. Fauvism explored bold, expressive color, while Cubism deconstructed shapes into geometric forms. German Expressionism, founded in 1905, emphasized emotion over realism, paving the way for abstraction's focus on inner experience rather than external representation. By breaking from tradition, abstract art enabled modern artists to push creative boundaries, free from the constraints of recognizable reality.
Today, abstract art remains a universal language, continuously influencing contemporary artistic expression. Its evolution has shaped the way artists and audiences engage with modern and contemporary art. Explore abstract masterpieces by influential artists such as Henri Matisse, Jackson Pollock, and Mark Rothko, and discover how abstraction continues to redefine the art world.
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Fleurs bleues des champs
Âme Sauvage
Painting - 80 x 80 x 2.4 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 0.9 inch
$902


For the love of Monet
Gaëlle Wagner
Painting - 60 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
$1,466

Oceanic elegance
Daniela Pasqualini
Painting - 182.9 x 152.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 72 x 60 x 1 inch
$14,000

Méandres bleu et sable
Sophie Dumont
Painting - 60 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
$3,270

Multi Tags (montée sur chassis)
Seen
Painting - 75 x 122 x 2.3 cm Painting - 29.5 x 48 x 0.9 inch
$2,029



Composition 01-2022-23
Alain Bécanne
Painting - 80 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
$676








Banc de poissons #18
David Jehan (B.boss)
Painting - 80 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
$733



Mindful minimalism in blue
Sophie Mangelsen
Painting - 50 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
$665



Composition colorée 215-776
Ladislas Kijno
Painting - 17.5 x 12.5 x 3 cm Painting - 6.9 x 4.9 x 1.2 inch
$1,691


Tribute to P. Soulages
Benoît Guérin
Painting - 117 x 89 x 2 cm Painting - 46.1 x 35 x 0.8 inch
$2,097


Mountains of Majorelle Garden - Les montagnes N°2
Anaïs LF
Painting - 80 x 120 x 3 cm Painting - 31.5 x 47.2 x 1.2 inch
$1,353

Paisaje rosado difuminado (Blurred pink landscape)
Enric Correa
Painting - 80 x 60 x 1.5 cm Painting - 31.5 x 23.6 x 0.6 inch
$789

Shingle Street
Lorna Holdcroft - Kirin
Painting - 100 x 100 x 4 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.6 inch
$3,298



Calicots et pigments bleus
René Galassi
Painting - 43 x 43 x 8 cm Painting - 16.9 x 16.9 x 3.1 inch
$1,263



Intermezzo 3.
Bernadette Van Baarsen
Painting - 20 x 50 x 3.5 cm Painting - 7.9 x 19.7 x 1.4 inch
$902


Mare impetuoso al tramonto olio su canapa
Antonino Puliafico
Painting - 60 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
$2,029

Monochrome 58
Leo Leo Vardanyan
Painting - 64 x 44 x 0.3 cm Painting - 25.2 x 17.3 x 0.1 inch
$1,590




Composition No.150
Sumit Mehndiratta
Painting - 81 x 117 x 1 cm Painting - 31.9 x 46.1 x 0.4 inch
$902

Le soleil est parti
Margaux Salvador
Painting - 100 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
$2,142


Black and White Manhattan
Daniel Castan
Painting - 70 x 70 x 2 cm Painting - 27.6 x 27.6 x 0.8 inch
$2,086 $1,982



Tous ces longs mots
Dominique Kennel
Painting - 113 x 85 x 2 cm Painting - 44.5 x 33.5 x 0.8 inch
$733











N°50-152 13 (NG113)
Nicolas Galtier
Painting - 50 x 50 x 3 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 1.2 inch
$902






Alive in Every Moment
Nadin Antoniuk
Painting - 95 x 145 x 0.3 cm Painting - 37.4 x 57.1 x 0.1 inch
$2,311


4 Seasons Spring
Kseniia Turik Turik&Art
Painting - 50 x 40 x 3 cm Painting - 19.7 x 15.7 x 1.2 inch
$733


Contact color N°7 - Mocha mousse
Aurélie Trabaud
Painting - 59 x 42 x 0.3 cm Painting - 23.2 x 16.5 x 0.1 inch
$846

Infinite Energy (Metaphysics series)
Menkiv Anatoliy
Painting - 84 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 33.1 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
$581

With Every Facet of My Soul
Kelly Jenkins
Painting - 63 x 63 x 3.5 cm Painting - 24.8 x 24.8 x 1.4 inch
$2,558

Miroir (sans reflet) Carré argentée,
Baptiste Laurent
Painting - 110 x 110 x 0.3 cm Painting - 43.3 x 43.3 x 0.1 inch
$3,213 $2,249





La Madonne du Panier
Marie-France Gely
Painting - 100 x 81 x 2.5 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.9 x 1 inch
$1,624

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Raymond Attanasio
Painting - 80 x 100 x 3 cm Painting - 31.5 x 39.4 x 1.2 inch
$2,819

Abstract Favelas in violets and ochres
Frank De Blok
Painting - 60 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
$1,240

Logica inversione
Alessandra Bisi
Painting - 70 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 27.6 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
$1,173




L'envolée de lumière... (origami 2022)
Olivier Messas
Painting - 37 x 37 x 6 cm Painting - 14.6 x 14.6 x 2.4 inch
$676




Dune Jaune
Patricia Pierre Gomez Baranda
Painting - 38 x 55 x 1.5 cm Painting - 15 x 21.7 x 0.6 inch
$620


Imaginative Composition
Joanna Zakrzewska-Cholewa
Painting - 46 x 50 x 0.1 cm Painting - 18.1 x 19.7 x 0 inch
$755

Oráculos creados y desvanecidos
Esther Ramos
Painting - 50 x 70 x 1 cm Painting - 19.7 x 27.6 x 0.4 inch
$11,276

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Abstract painting refers to the type of painting that does not make visual reference to the real world. Art that does aim to do this is called figurative art. Instead, abstract art uses some combination of color, shape, line, forms and marks to achieve an outcome. This often allows the viewer the freedom to interpret the work independently and to assign to it their own meaning.
Like most art forms, abstract painting is as easy as the effort that is put into it. While someone could theoretically create an easy abstract artwork, the ones that are remembered and that resonate with their audience are certainly not easy to create. They require an excellent understanding of visual language such as shape, color and form, as well as advanced technical skills to execute them.
To create an abstract painting, you will require at least some form of surface, such as canvas, paper or wood, and paint, such as acrylic, oil or watercolor.