
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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Vignette-The Tin Rooster
Tekla Aleksieva
Painting - 11 x 13.5 x 0.2 cm Painting - 4.3 x 5.3 x 0.1 inch
€755


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Soh Ee Shaun
Painting - 42 x 30 x 0.3 cm Painting - 16.5 x 11.8 x 0.1 inch
€700

Paisaje Invernal
Fanny Finkelman Szyller
Painting - 24.5 x 25.5 x 1.5 cm Painting - 9.6 x 10 x 0.6 inch
€732




Golden rain blessing
Kateryna Lemesheva
Painting - 80 x 75 x 2.5 cm Painting - 31.5 x 29.5 x 1 inch
€686











Grey abstract painting WK522
Radek Smach
Painting - 104.9 x 89.9 x 2 cm Painting - 41.3 x 35.4 x 0.8 inch
€1,939


Who Are These Angels CXLIII
Naoko Paluszak
Painting - 40.6 x 30.5 x 3.8 cm Painting - 16 x 12 x 1.5 inch
€777

Untitled. Selvatic Series
Dario Berterreche
Painting - 110 x 90 x 0.1 cm Painting - 43.3 x 35.4 x 0 inch
€600








La rivière bleue (Nouvelle Calédonie)
Jean-Pierre Al Courty
Painting - 92 x 73 x 2 cm Painting - 36.2 x 28.7 x 0.8 inch
€2,700





Jardins villa Barbarigo (Série reflets)
Ellen Geerts
Painting - 30 x 30 x 2 cm Painting - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch
€700


Un tête-à-tête (The Date)
Evgeniya Buravleva
Painting - 40 x 55 x 2 cm Painting - 15.7 x 21.7 x 0.8 inch
€1,700







In the land of wild strawberries
Silvana Ilieva
Painting - 40 x 90 x 0.2 cm Painting - 15.7 x 35.4 x 0.1 inch
€740

Monochrome abstract painting. Warm Vibration.
Sve Gri
Painting - 59.6 x 42 x 0.1 cm Painting - 23.5 x 16.5 x 0 inch
€560


Porteuse de lune - série abstraction en mouvement
Dalila Hachelaf
Painting - 58 x 46 x 1 cm Painting - 22.8 x 18.1 x 0.4 inch
€575


Chatons - série végétal
Jackie Spaeter
Painting - 70 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 27.6 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
€650


Allégresse, série gravures et collagraphies
Caroline Lesgourgues
Painting - 75 x 54 x 0.2 cm Painting - 29.5 x 21.3 x 0.1 inch
€640



Fenêtre sur soi - série abstraction
Dominique Arzoumanian (Darzou)
Painting - 61 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 24 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
€520









Artists Vantage Point
Theresa Vandenberg Donche
Painting - 30.5 x 30.5 x 3.8 cm Painting - 12 x 12 x 1.5 inch
€585

Decorating The Night Sky
Suz Shippey Borski
Painting - 95.3 x 76.2 x 0.3 cm Painting - 37.5 x 30 x 0.1 inch
€732







La piste du rêve - Portrait intérieur
Delphine Rapaport
Painting - 75 x 75 x 2 cm Painting - 29.5 x 29.5 x 0.8 inch
€730

Eclosion - Abstraction matiériste
Mireille Weinland
Painting - 60 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
€640

Cycle - série couleurs outre-mer
Prisca Toulon (Priscart)
Painting - 50 x 50 x 4 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 1.6 inch
€750

Crabes & Carapaces
Christine Dumas de Rauly
Painting - 60 x 80 x 4 cm Painting - 23.6 x 31.5 x 1.6 inch
€1,800







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Herrera Isabel
Painting - 48 x 48 x 3 cm Painting - 18.9 x 18.9 x 1.2 inch
€2,000


Méandre bleutée - Paysage abstrait cours d'eau
Thierry Nauleau
Painting - 90 x 90 x 2.5 cm Painting - 35.4 x 35.4 x 1 inch
€2,250

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Michelle Auboiron
Painting - 100 x 70 x 0.3 cm Painting - 39.4 x 27.6 x 0.1 inch
€2,110

Reflets Urbains - série: au bord de l'eau - paysage abstrait
Cami
Painting - 80 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
€1,065



Brume sur le lac - Eau et nature - série paysage
Claudine Laurent dite Morgane
Painting - 73 x 92 x 2 cm Painting - 28.7 x 36.2 x 0.8 inch
€1,180
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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.