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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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Painting, Secret city, Dam Domido

Secret city

Dam Domido

Painting - 92 x 162 x 0.1 cm Painting - 36.2 x 63.8 x 0 inch

$4,411

Painting, Flowers by Dom, Dam Domido

Flowers by Dom

Dam Domido

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

$1,049

Painting, Impulse 3, Dam Domido

Impulse 3

Dam Domido

Painting - 95 x 200 x 0.1 cm Painting - 37.4 x 78.7 x 0 inch

$4,649

Painting, La peur, Laurent Proneur

La peur

Laurent Proneur

Painting - 121.9 x 91.4 x 5.1 cm Painting - 48 x 36 x 2 inch

$29,200

Painting, Sky Mirror, Niki Singleton

Sky Mirror

Niki Singleton

Painting - 40.64 x 30.48 x 2 cm Painting - 16 x 12 x 0.8 inch

$3,020

Painting, Melancholy 1, Aba Linus

Melancholy 1

Aba Linus

Painting - 96.5 x 96.5 x 2.5 cm Painting - 38 x 38 x 1 inch

$2,850

Painting, Breath of Life, Aba Linus

Breath of Life

Aba Linus

Painting - 91.4 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 36 x 36 x 1 inch

$2,850

Painting, She Scream, Aba Linus

She Scream

Aba Linus

Painting - 121.9 x 121.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 48 x 1 inch

$4,500

Painting, Scene in the Rain, Cao Fan

Scene in the Rain

Cao Fan

Painting - 77 x 57 x 3 cm Painting - 30.3 x 22.4 x 1.2 inch

$6,080

Painting, Bond, Natalya Mougenot

Bond

Natalya Mougenot

Painting - 90 x 90 x 0.1 cm Painting - 35.4 x 35.4 x 0 inch

$1,550

Painting, Enchanted, Lynne Taetzsch

Enchanted

Lynne Taetzsch

Painting - 76.2 x 101.6 x 3.8 cm Painting - 30 x 40 x 1.5 inch

$1,995

Painting, Pan American, Raf Urban

Pan American

Raf Urban

Painting - 20.3 x 30.5 x 0.3 cm Painting - 8 x 12 x 0.1 inch

$1,431

Painting, Hourra!, Sandra Detourbet

Hourra!

Sandra Detourbet

Painting - 130 x 96 x 3 cm Painting - 51.2 x 37.8 x 1.2 inch

$3,576

Painting, Unruliness, Liubou Sas

Unruliness

Liubou Sas

Painting - 165 x 100 cm Painting - 65 x 39.4 inch

$7,689 $5,382

Painting, Summer, Tetiana Tarasenko

Summer

Tetiana Tarasenko

Painting - 80 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch

$1,150

Painting, Soft Love 2, Josue M Pierre

Soft Love 2

Josue M Pierre

Painting - 69.9 x 59.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 27.5 x 23.4 x 1 inch

$1,750

Painting, At Peace 1, Joshua Salami

At Peace 1

Joshua Salami

Painting - 61 x 61 x 2.5 cm Painting - 24 x 24 x 1 inch

$1,600

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Painting, Orangeade, Âme Sauvage

Orangeade

Âme Sauvage

Painting - 80 x 80 x 2.4 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 0.9 inch

$954

Painting, Rade, Philippe Pasqua

Rade

Philippe Pasqua

Painting - 330 x 220 x 10 cm Painting - 129.9 x 86.6 x 3.9 inch

$143,055

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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.