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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, Nº 140, Miguel Núñez

Nº 140

Miguel Núñez

Painting - 120 x 80 x 3 cm Painting - 47.2 x 31.5 x 1.2 inch

$3,815

Painting, Hvannhagi, Birgit Kirke

Hvannhagi

Birgit Kirke

Painting - 77 x 57 x 2 cm Painting - 30.3 x 22.4 x 0.8 inch

$3,815

Painting, In the deep, Danielle Eze

In the deep

Danielle Eze

Painting - 45.72 x 60.96 x 2 cm Painting - 18 x 24 x 0.8 inch

$1,824

Painting, Lion, Orlando Marin

Lion

Orlando Marin

Painting - 88.9 x 94 x 5.1 cm Painting - 35 x 37 x 2 inch

$2,400

Painting, Untitled, Abdullah Hammas

Untitled

Abdullah Hammas

Painting - 25 x 25 x 1 cm Painting - 9.8 x 9.8 x 0.4 inch

$1,192

Painting, Abstract, Ellis Jacobson

Abstract

Ellis Jacobson

Painting - 31 x 42 x 0.3 cm Painting - 12.2 x 16.5 x 0.1 inch

$1,431

Painting, XXXVI 12, Yves Popet

XXXVI 12

Yves Popet

Painting - 38 x 38 x 1 cm Painting - 15 x 15 x 0.4 inch

$3,398

Painting, Mer de couleurs, K.W. Cap

Mer de couleurs

K.W. Cap

Painting - 150 x 150 x 0.3 cm Painting - 59.1 x 59.1 x 0.1 inch

$1,907

Painting, Ballet sessuale, Fabrizio

Ballet sessuale

Fabrizio

Painting - 80 x 60 x 5 cm Painting - 31.5 x 23.6 x 2 inch

$2,384

Painting, Sans titre, Repy One

Sans titre

Repy One

Painting - 105 x 86 x 2 cm Painting - 41.3 x 33.9 x 0.8 inch

$2,742

Painting, Women Walking, Omar Rayo

Women Walking

Omar Rayo

Painting - 34.3 x 50.8 cm Painting - 13.5 x 20 inch

$20,000

Painting, Invasion, Alex Manea

Invasion

Alex Manea

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

$2,146

Painting, Cow Man, Toof

Cow Man

Toof

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

$5,365

Painting, Seaflower, Lumona

Seaflower

Lumona

Painting - 30 x 30 x 3 cm Painting - 11.8 x 11.8 x 1.2 inch

$2,265

Painting, Monochrom N92, Valerii

Monochrom N92

Valerii

Painting - 40 x 35 x 3 cm Painting - 15.7 x 13.8 x 1.2 inch

$2,039

Painting, Sounds of Silence 1, Lana

Sounds of Silence 1

Lana

Painting - 91 x 71 x 3 cm Painting - 35.8 x 28 x 1.2 inch

$2,503

Painting, Grey day, Michelle Kranz

Grey day

Michelle Kranz

Painting - 70 x 50 x 4 cm Painting - 27.6 x 19.7 x 1.6 inch

$4,578 $4,120

Painting, Mind Map 8, Rebekah Andrade

Mind Map 8

Rebekah Andrade

Painting - 139.7 x 114.3 x 3.8 cm Painting - 55 x 45 x 1.5 inch

$5,175

Painting, Cimarron, Jorge Jorge

Cimarron

Jorge Jorge

Painting - 100 x 100 x 3 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.2 inch

$2,623

Painting, Dragon, Wenhai Zhang

Dragon

Wenhai Zhang

Painting - 100 x 100 x 3 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.2 inch

$2,265

Painting, Black rock, Armah

Black rock

Armah

Painting - 100 x 70 x 4 cm Painting - 39.4 x 27.6 x 1.6 inch

$2,742

Painting, S.t, Tonino Guerra

S.t

Tonino Guerra

Painting - 40 x 50 x 1 cm Painting - 15.7 x 19.7 x 0.4 inch

$3,219

Painting, Macrophage, Lou Luneau

Macrophage

Lou Luneau

Painting - 114 x 191 x 5 cm Painting - 44.9 x 75.2 x 2 inch

$5,365

Painting, Untitled #9, Misterpiro

Untitled #9

Misterpiro

Painting - 80 x 80 x 4 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 1.6 inch

$2,861

Painting, Venice, Mark David Smith

Venice

Mark David Smith

Painting - 66 x 66 x 3.8 cm Painting - 26 x 26 x 1.5 inch

$1,215

Painting, Bleu wave, Théo MHS

Bleu wave

Théo MHS

Painting - 100 x 80 x 5 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.5 x 2 inch

$1,061

Painting, Totem 59 - 60, Wysszbar

Totem 59 - 60

Wysszbar

Painting - 80 x 55 x 0.3 cm Painting - 31.5 x 21.7 x 0.1 inch

$2,682

Painting, CBS-16, Martin Singer

CBS-16

Martin Singer

Painting - 47 x 30 x 3 cm Painting - 18.5 x 11.8 x 1.2 inch

$668

Painting, Sans titre, Pierre Jourda

Sans titre

Pierre Jourda

Painting - 113 x 75 x 5 cm Painting - 44.5 x 29.5 x 2 inch

$1,788

Painting, Effets, Reland Tanari

Effets

Reland Tanari

Painting - 90 x 55.5 x 1 cm Painting - 35.4 x 21.9 x 0.4 inch

$1,531

Painting, Osmosis, TT VU

Osmosis

TT VU

Painting - 70 x 115 x 3 cm Painting - 27.6 x 45.3 x 1.2 inch

$5,961

Painting, Untitled, Tara Donovan

Untitled

Tara Donovan

Painting - 130.8 x 107.6 x 0.5 cm Painting - 51.5 x 42.4 x 0.2 inch

$42,000

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Âme Sauvage

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

$954

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Figue

André Masson

Print - 26 x 19 x 0.1 cm Print - 10.2 x 7.5 x 0 inch

$954

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Victoria

Gaëlle Wagner

Painting - 40 x 40 x 4 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 1.6 inch

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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.  

What is meant by abstract painting?
Abstract painting is a style of art that does not attempt to represent reality accurately but instead uses shapes, colors, forms, and gestural marks to achieve its effect. It focuses on evoking emotions or ideas rather than depicting recognizable subjects.
What is the rule of abstract painting?
The rule of abstract painting is that there are no strict rules; artists focus on expressing emotions, ideas, or concepts through colors, shapes, and forms rather than realistic representation. Freedom and personal interpretation are central to abstract art.
What are the 5 main characteristics of abstract art?
The five main characteristics of abstract art are non-representational forms, emphasis on color and shapes, expressive brushwork, focus on composition, and the evocation of emotions rather than depicting reality.
Who are the two most famous abstract painters?
Wassily Kandinsky and Piet Mondrian are two of the most famous abstract painters. Their works revolutionized modern painting by emphasizing geometric shapes, colors, and compositions.