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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, Space, Ralitsa Stoitseva

Space

Ralitsa Stoitseva

Painting - 103 x 130 x 4 cm Painting - 40.6 x 51.2 x 1.6 inch

€5,000

Painting, Menina, Luis Prada

Menina

Luis Prada

Painting - 150 x 100 cm Painting - 59.1 x 39.4 inch

€2,600

Painting, The fall, Dan Louth

The fall

Dan Louth

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

€1,391

Painting, Red Srata, Anders Hingel

Red Srata

Anders Hingel

Painting - 203.2 x 152.4 x 0.5 cm Painting - 80 x 60 x 0.2 inch

€983

Painting, What?, Juffrouw Springtouw

What?

Juffrouw Springtouw

Painting - 50 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch

€950

Painting, Ducks, I Ketut Agus Murdika

Ducks

I Ketut Agus Murdika

Painting - 100 x 120 x 3 cm Painting - 39.4 x 47.2 x 1.2 inch

€1,700 €1,190

Painting, Adam, Tetiana Tarasenko

Adam

Tetiana Tarasenko

Painting - 100 x 65 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 25.6 x 0.8 inch

€1,716

Painting, La houle roule, Kaithya H.

La houle roule

Kaithya H.

Painting - 73 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 28.7 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch

€3,600

Painting, Happiness, Anna Selina

Happiness

Anna Selina

Painting - 100 x 100 x 0.1 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0 inch

€2,000

Painting, Boliviana, Toussaint

Boliviana

Toussaint

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

€2,000

Painting, 1er age, Olivier Ebel

1er age

Olivier Ebel

Painting - 100 x 150 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 59.1 x 0.8 inch

€2,200

Painting, Sirit, MET_Art

Sirit

MET_Art

Painting - 100 x 70 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 27.6 x 0.8 inch

€2,230

Painting, Ara, MET_Art

Ara

MET_Art

Painting - 100 x 70 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 27.6 x 0.8 inch

€2,106

Painting, Serpentine, Toussaint

Serpentine

Toussaint

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

€1,000

Painting, Gratte ciel, Toussaint

Gratte ciel

Toussaint

Painting - 100 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch

€2,200

Painting, Dream city, Gago Chtchyan

Dream city

Gago Chtchyan

Painting - 70 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 27.6 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch

€4,990

Painting, #1630, Arvid Boecker

#1630

Arvid Boecker

Painting - 80 x 60 x 6 cm Painting - 31.5 x 23.6 x 2.4 inch

€5,575

Painting, #1625, Arvid Boecker

#1625

Arvid Boecker

Painting - 80 x 60 x 6 cm Painting - 31.5 x 23.6 x 2.4 inch

€5,575

Painting, #1606, Arvid Boecker

#1606

Arvid Boecker

Painting - 80 x 60 x 6 cm Painting - 31.5 x 23.6 x 2.4 inch

€5,575

Painting, Emel's world, Ozlem Keser

Emel's world

Ozlem Keser

Painting - 100 x 70 x 3 cm Painting - 39.4 x 27.6 x 1.2 inch

€830

Painting, Explosion urbaine 2, Medra

Explosion urbaine 2

Medra

Painting - 130 x 97 x 3 cm Painting - 51.2 x 38.2 x 1.2 inch

€2,000

Painting, Hibiki XXXI, Sia Aryai

Hibiki XXXI

Sia Aryai

Painting - 92.7 x 87.6 x 0.5 cm Painting - 36.5 x 34.5 x 0.2 inch

€1,053

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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.