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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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Painting, Les annexes, Marc Proust

Les annexes

Marc Proust

Painting - 28 x 28 x 2 cm Painting - 11 x 11 x 0.8 inch

$958

Painting, Tourbillons, Marc Laffolay

Tourbillons

Marc Laffolay

Painting - 60 x 60 x 3.5 cm Painting - 23.6 x 23.6 x 1.4 inch

$1,240

Painting, Untitled III, Rodrigo Etem

Untitled III

Rodrigo Etem

Painting - 50.8 x 40.4 x 0.3 cm Painting - 20 x 15.9 x 0.1 inch

$2,250

Painting, L'automne, Marcel Demagny

L'automne

Marcel Demagny

Painting - 40 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 15.7 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch

$1,860

Painting, Person, Dongyao Liu

Person

Dongyao Liu

Painting - 36 x 70 x 0.5 cm Painting - 14.2 x 27.6 x 0.2 inch

$2,199

Painting, Vénus, Marc Barilleau

Vénus

Marc Barilleau

Painting - 100 x 200 x 6 cm Painting - 39.4 x 78.7 x 2.4 inch

$1,116

Painting, Elegance, Ablade Glover

Elegance

Ablade Glover

Painting - 121.9 x 152.4 x 5.1 cm Painting - 48 x 60 x 2 inch

$38,000

Painting, Markas, Daniel Timko

Markas

Daniel Timko

Painting - 80 x 60 x 3.5 cm Painting - 31.5 x 23.6 x 1.4 inch

$1,223

Painting, Untitled-02, Lonzi

Untitled-02

Lonzi

Painting - 80 x 80 x 3 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 1.2 inch

$620

Painting, VP155, Vincent Poyen

VP155

Vincent Poyen

Painting - 110 x 55 x 5 cm Painting - 43.3 x 21.7 x 2 inch

$7,103

Painting, Gitanito, Mariam Mouliets

Gitanito

Mariam Mouliets

Painting - 30 x 30 x 1 cm Painting - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.4 inch

$1,127

Painting, Sans titre, Zokay

Sans titre

Zokay

Painting - 84 x 65 x 1 cm Painting - 33.1 x 25.6 x 0.4 inch

$1,116

Painting, La dame d’argent, Otto R

La dame d’argent

Otto R

Painting - 100 x 100 x 4 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.6 inch

$1,691

Painting, John, Tanner Rhines

John

Tanner Rhines

Painting - 43.18 x 55.88 cm Painting - 17 x 22 inch

$2,255

Painting, Deforming, Jos Luchipe

Deforming

Jos Luchipe

Painting - 70 x 70 cm Painting - 27.6 x 27.6 inch

$676

Painting, Infinity, Clara Berta

Infinity

Clara Berta

Painting - 90 x 90 x 2 cm Painting - 35.4 x 35.4 x 0.8 inch

$1,973

Painting, Mouvance, Lady M.

Mouvance

Lady M.

Painting - 80 x 65 x 3 cm Painting - 31.5 x 25.6 x 1.2 inch

$2,480

Painting, Surondasu, On Hansen

Surondasu

On Hansen

Painting - 88.9 x 63.5 x 0.3 cm Painting - 35 x 25 x 0.1 inch

$1,200

Painting, Shade mask, Marc Prat

Shade mask

Marc Prat

Painting - 20 x 20 x 5 cm Painting - 7.9 x 7.9 x 2 inch

$564

Painting, In Conversation, Ron Agam

In Conversation

Ron Agam

Painting - 98 x 98 x 5 cm Painting - 38.6 x 38.6 x 2 inch

$27,000

Painting, Tressage, Jeremy Vatutin

Tressage

Jeremy Vatutin

Painting - 62.3 x 63 x 3 cm Painting - 24.5 x 24.8 x 1.2 inch

$1,917

Painting, Atomique, Joël Chasseriau

Atomique

Joël Chasseriau

Painting - 100 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch

$1,421

Painting, Frenetic, Alec Franco

Frenetic

Alec Franco

Painting - 190 x 134.9 x 0.3 cm Painting - 74.8 x 53.1 x 0.1 inch

$7,000

Painting, My your ocean, Kim Hye Ji

My your ocean

Kim Hye Ji

Painting - 50 x 50 x 0.7 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 0.3 inch

$6,429

Painting, Alive, Victor Prodanchuk

Alive

Victor Prodanchuk

Painting - 55 x 42 x 1 cm Painting - 21.7 x 16.5 x 0.4 inch

$680

Painting, Abst 150, Michael Edery

Abst 150

Michael Edery

Painting - 150 x 150 x 3 cm Painting - 59.1 x 59.1 x 1.2 inch

$8,456

Painting, Deux Amis, Cécile Coutant

Deux Amis

Cécile Coutant

Painting - 73 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 28.7 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch

$1,872

Painting, Totem, Alberto Lanteri

Totem

Alberto Lanteri

Painting - 56 x 44 cm Painting - 22 x 17.3 inch

$902

Painting, 18A3, Yang Youpeng

18A3

Yang Youpeng

Painting - 50 x 40 cm Painting - 19.7 x 15.7 inch

$3,000

Painting, Anef, Paul Maz

Anef

Paul Maz

Painting - 52 x 78 x 2 cm Painting - 20.5 x 30.7 x 0.8 inch

$1,127

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Painting, Discogolf, Ralph Resch

Discogolf

Ralph Resch

Painting - 116 x 89 x 2 cm Painting - 45.7 x 35 x 0.8 inch

$1,184

Painting, Victoria, Gaëlle Wagner

Victoria

Gaëlle Wagner

Painting - 40 x 40 x 3 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 1.2 inch

$778

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What is meant by abstract painting?

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. 

Is abstract painting easy?

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.

What do I need to do an abstract painting?

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.