Expressionism Paintings for Sale
The Expressionist painting is a major artistic movement of the early 20th century, characterized by a desire to represent intense and subjective emotions rather than objective reality. Originating mainly in Germany around 1905, Expressionism emerged as a reaction to the social, political, and cultural upheavals of its time, notably the anxiety towards modernity and the First World War. This movement favors vivid and contrasting colors, distorted and exaggerated forms, as well as often dramatic compositions to convey deep feelings such as fear, pain, or passion.
Among the emblematic figures of Expressionist painting, there are artists like Edvard Munch, famous for his work The Scream, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, founding member of the group Die Brücke, as well as Emil Nolde and Egon Schiele. These artists explore various techniques ranging from oil painting to pastels, including engraving, relying on a style marked by spontaneity and a break with traditional aesthetic conventions.
The movement quickly spread throughout Europe and influenced parallel movements such as Fauvism in France or Cubism. Expressionism is divided mainly into two trends: Die Brücke, focused on raw emotion and revolt, and Der Blaue Reiter, more spiritual and symbolic, with artists like Wassily Kandinsky and Franz Marc. The movement has deeply influenced modern art history and continues to inspire many contemporary artists.
Expressionist painting emphasizes an exploration of the human condition, a questioning of existence, and a rejection of realism in favor of an inner, sometimes unsettling representation that invites the viewer to an intense emotional experience.
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Portrait and Sunflower 2
Olaosun Oluwapelumi
Painting - 61 x 50.8 x 2.5 cm Painting - 24 x 20 x 1 inch
€1,320
Karmaliuk’s Tower
Zakhar Shevchuk
Painting - 30 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 11.8 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch
€1,000
Before the Storm (Old Fortress)
Zakhar Shevchuk
Painting - 60 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
€1,300
Joy Within (Yellow Rose)
Babafemi Ogunkanmbi
Painting - 101.6 x 66 x 2.5 cm Painting - 40 x 26 x 1 inch
€2,731
New Mexico No. 12
Elizabeth Becker
Painting - 40.6 x 50.8 x 0.3 cm Painting - 16 x 20 x 0.1 inch
€209
New Mexico No. 10
Elizabeth Becker
Painting - 25.4 x 40.6 x 0.3 cm Painting - 10 x 16 x 0.1 inch
€164
Il amenait l'aube dans son sillage
Timothy Archer
Painting - 80 x 120 cm Painting - 31.5 x 47.2 inch
€4,300
Corporate World - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women
Oluwatobiloba Amusan
Painting - 69.9 x 50 x 2.5 cm Painting - 27.5 x 19.7 x 1 inch
€1,684
Head Tie 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Indigenous, Women, African
Oluwatobiloba Amusan
Painting - 76.2 x 76.2 x 2.5 cm Painting - 30 x 30 x 1 inch
€2,139
Head Tie 1 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Indigenous, Women, African
Oluwatobiloba Amusan
Painting - 76.2 x 76.2 x 2.5 cm Painting - 30 x 30 x 1 inch
€2,139
Till It All Withers 3
Samson Olatubosun
Painting - 91.4 x 66 x 2.5 cm Painting - 36 x 26 x 1 inch
€1,684
Le Col Rouge - 21st Century Contemporary, Expressionist Portrait, African Woman
Kayimahe Ishmael Zed
Painting - 80 x 70.1 x 2.5 cm Painting - 31.5 x 27.6 x 1 inch
€1,547
Untitled 4
Kayimahe Ishmael Zed
Painting - 89.9 x 70.1 x 2.5 cm Painting - 35.4 x 27.6 x 1 inch
€1,547
Tapestry of Beauty (Arike) 2
Esther Oyeyemi
Painting - 61 x 50.8 x 2.5 cm Painting - 24 x 20 x 1 inch
€1,274
Tapestry of Beauty (Asake) 1
Esther Oyeyemi
Painting - 63.5 x 50.8 x 2.5 cm Painting - 25 x 20 x 1 inch
€1,274
Timeless - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Modern Women, Floral
Awofadeju Solomon
Painting - 61 x 61 x 2.5 cm Painting - 24 x 24 x 1 inch
€1,820
Untitled - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Embroidery, Acrylic, Women
Bello Adedoyin
Painting - 105.4 x 78.7 x 2.5 cm Painting - 41.5 x 31 x 1 inch
€1,911
Fractured Innocence - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Abstraction, Africa, Bee
Olajide Kuti
Painting - 106.7 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 42 x 36 x 1 inch
€1,638
Surfing on the basque coast, villa Belza
Catherine Clare
Painting - 81 x 65 x 2.5 cm Painting - 31.9 x 25.6 x 1 inch
€1,500
Expression 10 by M.Y.
Max Yaskin
Painting - 95 x 200 x 1 cm Painting - 37.4 x 78.7 x 0.4 inch
€1,750
Expression 8 by M.Y.
Max Yaskin
Painting - 100 x 190 x 1 cm Painting - 39.4 x 74.8 x 0.4 inch
€1,700
Abstract J. Pollock style acrylic
Max Yaskin
Painting - 95 x 200 x 1 cm Painting - 37.4 x 78.7 x 0.4 inch
€1,350
Women are Gods - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Africa, Women
Wasiu Sunday Hassan
Painting - 71.1 x 45.7 x 2.5 cm Painting - 28 x 18 x 1 inch
€1,638
State of Mind - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa, Women
Oyeleye Feranmi
Painting - 121.9 x 121.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 48 x 1 inch
€2,958
French School White Horse - Impressionist NSWE
Bazévian Delacapucinière
Painting - 40 x 40 x 3.5 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 1.4 inch
€650
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Méandres bleu et sable
Sophie Dumont
Painting - 60 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
€2,900
Cuerpo escueto en fondo negro
Enrique Pichardo
Painting - 120 x 80 x 1 cm Painting - 47.2 x 31.5 x 0.4 inch
€1,674
Bright prospects
Nadin Antoniuk
Painting - 160 x 95 x 0.3 cm Painting - 63 x 37.4 x 0.1 inch
€2,550 €2,040
Love and Flowers - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa, Women
Taiwo Odejinmi
Painting - 91.4 x 61 x 2.5 cm Painting - 36 x 24 x 1 inch
€2,230
Music Reflections
Zakhar Shevchuk
Painting - 30 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 11.8 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch
€800 €640
La Mère et l'Enfant / The Mother & the Child (Edith Schiele and nephew / Edith Schiele und Neffe / Edith Schiele et son neveu) - 1915
Egon Schiele
Print - 76 x 54 cm Print - 29.9 x 21.3 inch
€750
Lapis lazuli melody
Marta Zawadzka
Painting - 90 x 90 x 2 cm Painting - 35.4 x 35.4 x 0.8 inch
€2,300
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What is Abstract Expressionism?
Abstract Expressionism is an artistic movement that emerged in the United States in the 1940s, characterized by gestural and spontaneous painting. It emphasizes the expression of emotions and abstraction, with artists such as Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko.
What is an Abstract Expressionist?
An Abstract Expressionist is an artist who favors expressing emotions through non-figurative forms and colors. This movement, which originated in the United States in the 1940s, includes artists such as Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko.
What are the two major currents of abstract expressionism ?
The two major currents of Abstract Expressionism are action painting, focused on gesture and spontaneity (e.g., Jackson Pollock), and color field painting, centered on vast areas of color (e.g., Mark Rothko).
What are the characteristics of expressionism ?
Expressionism is characterized by a subjective distortion of reality, vivid colors, and exaggerated forms to express intense emotions. This movement prioritizes the expression of personal feelings over the faithful representation of the world.