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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, Morgen, Dörte Grand

Morgen

Dörte Grand

Painting - 50 x 40 x 2.5 cm Painting - 19.7 x 15.7 x 1 inch

€700

Painting, La Chartreuse, Disek

La Chartreuse

Disek

Painting - 90 x 30 x 2 cm Painting - 35.4 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch

€700

Painting, Tot enmarait, Manel Escude

Tot enmarait

Manel Escude

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

€700

Painting, Infinityi, Ines Serma Orts

Infinityi

Ines Serma Orts

Painting - 60 x 80 x 3.6 cm Painting - 23.6 x 31.5 x 1.4 inch

€1,200

Painting, Organic Flow, Humanfuel

Organic Flow

Humanfuel

Painting - 73 x 50 x 2.5 cm Painting - 28.7 x 19.7 x 1 inch

€2,700

Painting, Eloes, Jean Branchet

Eloes

Jean Branchet

Painting - 130 x 100 cm Painting - 51.2 x 39.4 inch

€1,990

Painting, Dream catcher, Dr. Love

Dream catcher

Dr. Love

Painting - 60 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch

€398 €351

Painting, Noumène #3, Parole

Noumène #3

Parole

Painting - 137 x 105 x 2.5 cm Painting - 53.9 x 41.3 x 1 inch

€4,000

Painting, Untitled, Elena Paredes

Untitled

Elena Paredes

Painting - 127 x 110 cm Painting - 50 x 43.3 inch

€16,000

Painting, Portrait I (1), Rong Su

Portrait I (1)

Rong Su

Painting - 40 x 30 x 4 cm Painting - 15.7 x 11.8 x 1.6 inch

€800

Painting, Nasty, Cumbone

Nasty

Cumbone

Painting - 140 x 100 x 0.5 cm Painting - 55.1 x 39.4 x 0.2 inch

€3,000

Painting, City View, Louis Mazot

City View

Louis Mazot

Painting - 25.5 x 31 x 0.5 cm Painting - 10 x 12.2 x 0.2 inch

€800

Painting, L'asphyxie, Orza Tanem

L'asphyxie

Orza Tanem

Painting - 40 x 30 cm Painting - 15.7 x 11.8 inch

€800

Painting, Sans titre, Mattevski

Sans titre

Mattevski

Painting - 80 x 80 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 inch

€1,800

Painting, Seaside, Simeon Panayotov

Seaside

Simeon Panayotov

Painting - 50 x 50 x 3 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 1.2 inch

€650

Painting, Interplay, Lisa Daniels

Interplay

Lisa Daniels

Painting - 101.6 x 76.2 x 2 cm Painting - 40 x 30 x 0.8 inch

€612

Painting, Rhythm, Olga Tiho

Rhythm

Olga Tiho

Painting - 75 x 75 x 4 cm Painting - 29.5 x 29.5 x 1.6 inch

€742

Painting, N97, Anne-Marie Mary

N97

Anne-Marie Mary

Painting - 46 x 55 x 2 cm Painting - 18.1 x 21.7 x 0.8 inch

€760

Painting, Landscape, Mitko Dimitrov

Landscape

Mitko Dimitrov

Painting - 64.5 x 37 x 2 cm Painting - 25.4 x 14.6 x 0.8 inch

€520

Painting, Blue, Gerard Sala

Blue

Gerard Sala

Painting - 73 x 60 x 1 cm Painting - 28.7 x 23.6 x 0.4 inch

€800

Painting, Untitled 2, Vakho Bugadze

Untitled 2

Vakho Bugadze

Painting - 200 x 160 x 3 cm Painting - 78.7 x 63 x 1.2 inch

€6,500

Painting, Talking, Mitko Zhelezarov

Talking

Mitko Zhelezarov

Painting - 50 x 67 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 26.4 x 0.8 inch

€680

Painting, Noir et rouge, Hayvon

Noir et rouge

Hayvon

Painting - 60 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch

€320

Painting, Big Baby Boom, Mambo

Big Baby Boom

Mambo

Painting - 104 x 79 x 3 cm Painting - 40.9 x 31.1 x 1.2 inch

€7,500

Painting, Le magicien d'Oz, Ding Shi

Le magicien d'Oz

Ding Shi

Painting - 65 x 34 x 1 cm Painting - 25.6 x 13.4 x 0.4 inch

€800

Painting, Sunset, Mª Rosa Germán

Sunset

Mª Rosa Germán

Painting - 38 x 46 x 2 cm Painting - 15 x 18.1 x 0.8 inch

€800

Painting, Blue x3, Willy B

Blue x3

Willy B

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

€1,200

Painting, Crystal sky, Paul Picka

Crystal sky

Paul Picka

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

€3,200

Painting, Flux I, Sylvette Dauchet

Flux I

Sylvette Dauchet

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

€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

€800

Painting, Sweet thing, Maria Esmar

Sweet thing

Maria Esmar

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

€650

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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.