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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, Fairytail, James Chiew

Fairytail

James Chiew

Painting - 120 x 240 x 4 cm Painting - 47.2 x 94.5 x 1.6 inch

CHF 27,748

Painting, Rose salé 1, Chouette Nia

Rose salé 1

Chouette Nia

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

CHF 779

Painting, TJ4E, Stefano Mazzolini

TJ4E

Stefano Mazzolini

Painting - 90 x 90 x 8 cm Painting - 35.4 x 35.4 x 3.1 inch

CHF 682

Painting, Abstract 15, Mr.Oreke

Abstract 15

Mr.Oreke

Painting - 80 x 60 x 3 cm Painting - 31.5 x 23.6 x 1.2 inch

CHF 1,363

Painting, Summertime, Vera Hoi

Summertime

Vera Hoi

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

CHF 1,361

Painting, SF 89-153, Sam Francis

SF 89-153

Sam Francis

Painting - 67 x 51 cm Painting - 26.4 x 20.1 inch

CHF 82,757

Painting, Freundschaft, Mila Veljac'a

Freundschaft

Mila Veljac'a

Painting - 160 x 120 x 2 cm Painting - 63 x 47.2 x 0.8 inch

CHF 3,408

Painting, Limbic II, Michael Grine

Limbic II

Michael Grine

Painting - 121.9 x 121.9 x 8.9 cm Painting - 48 x 48 x 3.5 inch

CHF 3,403

Painting, God Has No Religion, Nebay

God Has No Religion

Nebay

Painting - 100 x 81 x 3 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.9 x 1.2 inch

CHF 3,602

Painting, Terre, Sophie Duplain

Terre

Sophie Duplain

Painting - 73 x 100 x 2.5 cm Painting - 28.7 x 39.4 x 1 inch

CHF 1,558

Painting, Joyful, Behshad Arjomandi

Joyful

Behshad Arjomandi

Painting - 100.1 x 100.1 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch

CHF 1,353

Painting, Silhi, Eric Robin

Silhi

Eric Robin

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

CHF 1,606

Painting, Flutter, Vanessa Su

Flutter

Vanessa Su

Painting - 65.1 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 25.6 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch

CHF 1,655

Painting, Stolen dreams, Utopia

Stolen dreams

Utopia

Painting - 80 x 55 x 0.1 cm Painting - 31.5 x 21.7 x 0 inch

CHF 682

Painting, Sunny Days, Lilya Volskaya

Sunny Days

Lilya Volskaya

Painting - 62 x 45 x 2 cm Painting - 24.4 x 17.7 x 0.8 inch

CHF 633

Painting, Abstract circle, Ghost Art

Abstract circle

Ghost Art

Painting - 150 x 150 x 3 cm Painting - 59.1 x 59.1 x 1.2 inch

CHF 7,302

Painting, Hippocampe, Yrak

Hippocampe

Yrak

Painting - 180 x 120 x 4 cm Painting - 70.9 x 47.2 x 1.6 inch

CHF 6,231

Painting, Adoption, Jean-Luc Veret

Adoption

Jean-Luc Veret

Painting - 100 x 81 x 4 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.9 x 1.6 inch

CHF 779

Painting, L’âme et la paix, Lu Ma

L’âme et la paix

Lu Ma

Painting - 60 x 60 x 3 cm Painting - 23.6 x 23.6 x 1.2 inch

CHF 779

Painting, Over You, Nemanja Nikolic

Over You

Nemanja Nikolic

Painting - 76.2 x 50.8 x 4.1 cm Painting - 30 x 20 x 1.6 inch

CHF 687

Painting, Inscenation 8., Petr Strnad

Inscenation 8.

Petr Strnad

Painting - 50 x 70 x 1.6 cm Painting - 19.7 x 27.6 x 0.6 inch

CHF 574

Painting, CG13, Thomas Danel

CG13

Thomas Danel

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

CHF 584

Painting, The Sense, Simon Ledson

The Sense

Simon Ledson

Painting - 55 x 76 x 3 cm Painting - 21.7 x 29.9 x 1.2 inch

CHF 2,074

Painting, Frames, Laura Newman

Frames

Laura Newman

Painting - 56 x 38 cm Painting - 22 x 15 inch

CHF 2,881

Painting, Blue fado, Zokatos

Blue fado

Zokatos

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

CHF 2,726

Painting, East coast, Mea Ambrozo

East coast

Mea Ambrozo

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

CHF 1,947

Painting, Rubik'6, Véronique Bauquel

Rubik'6

Véronique Bauquel

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

CHF 1,704

Painting, River Flow, JonOne

River Flow

JonOne

Painting - 120 x 120 x 2 cm Painting - 47.2 x 47.2 x 0.8 inch

CHF 26,288

Painting, Cœur Pur, Eloïse Valli

Cœur Pur

Eloïse Valli

Painting - 159 x 100 x 4 cm Painting - 62.6 x 39.4 x 1.6 inch

CHF 9,736 CHF 8,763

Painting, Roma Diptico, Manuel Perez

Roma Diptico

Manuel Perez

Painting - 120 x 180 x 0.2 cm Painting - 47.2 x 70.9 x 0.1 inch

CHF 4,089

Painting, North 5, Nash

North 5

Nash

Painting - 116 x 89 x 2 cm Painting - 45.7 x 35 x 0.8 inch

CHF 876

Painting, Vibe 2, Debora Stewart

Vibe 2

Debora Stewart

Painting - 61 x 61 x 3.8 cm Painting - 24 x 24 x 1.5 inch

CHF 1,106

Painting, Jungle, Marichka Shkuro

Jungle

Marichka Shkuro

Painting - 80 x 100 x 2.5 cm Painting - 31.5 x 39.4 x 1 inch

CHF 596

Painting, Manhattan, Michèle Sala

Manhattan

Michèle Sala

Painting - 50 x 61 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 24 x 0.8 inch

CHF 779

Painting, When We Dance, Joyce Fournier

When We Dance

Joyce Fournier

Painting - 71.1 x 55.9 x 1.9 cm Painting - 28 x 22 x 0.75 inch

CHF 604 CHF 514

Painting, Bande ut, Paul Gallaud

Bande ut

Paul Gallaud

Painting - 80 x 60 x 3 cm Painting - 31.5 x 23.6 x 1.2 inch

CHF 2,239

Painting, Pink leaves, Andrei Sitsko

Pink leaves

Andrei Sitsko

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

CHF 876

Painting, Untitled, John Matos Crash

Untitled

John Matos Crash

Painting - 51 x 51 x 4 cm Painting - 20.1 x 20.1 x 1.6 inch

CHF 3,408

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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

CHF 779

Print, Figue, André Masson

Figue

André Masson

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

CHF 779

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Victoria

Gaëlle Wagner

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

CHF 672

Need help with Abstract Painting for Sale ?
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.