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The Expressionist painting is a major artistic movement of the early 20th century, characterized by a desire to represent intense and subjective emotions rather than objective reality. Originating mainly in Germany around 1905, Expressionism emerged as a reaction to the social, political, and cultural upheavals of its time, notably the anxiety towards modernity and the First World War. This movement favors vivid and contrasting colors, distorted and exaggerated forms, as well as often dramatic compositions to convey deep feelings such as fear, pain, or passion.

Among the emblematic figures of Expressionist painting, there are artists like Edvard Munch, famous for his work The Scream, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, founding member of the group Die Brücke, as well as Emil Nolde and Egon Schiele. These artists explore various techniques ranging from oil painting to pastels, including engraving, relying on a style marked by spontaneity and a break with traditional aesthetic conventions.

The movement quickly spread throughout Europe and influenced parallel movements such as Fauvism in France or Cubism. Expressionism is divided mainly into two trends: Die Brücke, focused on raw emotion and revolt, and Der Blaue Reiter, more spiritual and symbolic, with artists like Wassily Kandinsky and Franz Marc. The movement has deeply influenced modern art history and continues to inspire many contemporary artists.

Expressionist painting emphasizes an exploration of the human condition, a questioning of existence, and a rejection of realism in favor of an inner, sometimes unsettling representation that invites the viewer to an intense emotional experience.

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Painting, Within, Oluwafemi Akanmu

Within

Oluwafemi Akanmu

Painting - 83.8 x 67.3 x 2.5 cm Painting - 33 x 26.5 x 1 inch

€1,911

Painting, Vague, Oluwafemi Akanmu

Vague

Oluwafemi Akanmu

Painting - 68.6 x 61 x 2.5 cm Painting - 27 x 24 x 1 inch

€2,093

Painting, Fear Not, Oluwafemi Akanmu

Fear Not

Oluwafemi Akanmu

Painting - 91.4 x 61 x 2.5 cm Painting - 36 x 24 x 1 inch

€1,638

Painting, Focus, Oluwafemi Akanmu

Focus

Oluwafemi Akanmu

Painting - 68.6 x 61 x 2.5 cm Painting - 27 x 24 x 1 inch

€1,384

Painting, Me 2, Oluwafemi Akanmu

Me 2

Oluwafemi Akanmu

Painting - 61 x 45.7 x 2.5 cm Painting - 24 x 18 x 1 inch

€2,184

Painting, Me 3, Oluwafemi Akanmu

Me 3

Oluwafemi Akanmu

Painting - 61 x 45.7 x 2.5 cm Painting - 24 x 18 x 1 inch

€2,184

Painting, Sans titre, Irina Dopont

Sans titre

Irina Dopont

Painting - 90 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 35.4 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch

€650

Painting, Tenebris, Maria Korshunova

Tenebris

Maria Korshunova

Painting - 120 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 47.2 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch

€910

Painting, Backlit, Marko Fenske

Backlit

Marko Fenske

Painting - 55.9 x 38.1 x 1 cm Painting - 22 x 15 x 0.4 inch

€770

Painting, Self Admiral, Ishmael Armah

Self Admiral

Ishmael Armah

Painting - 170 x 130 x 1 cm Painting - 66.9 x 51.2 x 0.4 inch

€17,000

Painting, Band, Ajegbomogun Damilola

Band

Ajegbomogun Damilola

Painting - 121.9 x 121.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 48 x 1 inch

€3,504

Painting, Fraise, Meteo Meteo

Fraise

Meteo Meteo

Painting - 84.1 x 59.4 x 0.1 cm Painting - 33.1 x 23.4 x 0 inch

€650

Painting, Le combat amoureux, Kej

Le combat amoureux

Kej

Painting - 73 x 60 x 5 cm Painting - 28.7 x 23.6 x 2 inch

€1,400

Painting, Dialogue, Kej

Dialogue

Kej

Painting - 65 x 54 x 5 cm Painting - 25.6 x 21.3 x 2 inch

€1,000

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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, Rade, Philippe Pasqua

Rade

Philippe Pasqua

Painting - 330 x 220 x 10 cm Painting - 129.9 x 86.6 x 3.9 inch

€120,000

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What is Abstract Expressionism?

Abstract Expressionism is an artistic movement that emerged in the United States in the 1940s, characterized by gestural and spontaneous painting. It emphasizes the expression of emotions and abstraction, with artists such as Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko.

What is an Abstract Expressionist?

An Abstract Expressionist is an artist who favors expressing emotions through non-figurative forms and colors. This movement, which originated in the United States in the 1940s, includes artists such as Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko.

What are the two major currents of abstract expressionism ?

The two major currents of Abstract Expressionism are action painting, focused on gesture and spontaneity (e.g., Jackson Pollock), and color field painting, centered on vast areas of color (e.g., Mark Rothko).

What are the characteristics of expressionism ?
Expressionism is characterized by a subjective distortion of reality, vivid colors, and exaggerated forms to express intense emotions. This movement prioritizes the expression of personal feelings over the faithful representation of the world.