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The first decades of the 20th century were a period of artistic upheaval, with modern art movements including Cubism, Surrealism, Futurism and Dadaism questioning centuries of traditional views of what art should be. Using abstraction, experimental forms and interdisciplinary techniques, painters, sculptors, photographers, printmakers and performance artists all pushed the boundaries of creative expression.

Major exhibitions, like the 1913 Armory Show in New York City — also known as the “International Exhibition of Modern Art,” in which works like the radically angular Nude Descending a Staircase by Marcel Duchamp caused a sensation — challenged the perspective of viewers and critics and heralded the arrival of modern art in the United States. But the movement’s revolutionary spirit took shape in the 19th century.

The Industrial Revolution, which ushered in new technology and cultural conditions across the world, transformed art from something mostly commissioned by the wealthy or the church to work that responded to personal experiences. The Impressionist style emerged in 1860s France with artists like Claude Monet, Paul Cézanne and Edgar Degas quickly painting works that captured moments of light and urban life. Around the same time in England, the Pre-Raphaelites, like Edward Burne-Jones and Dante Gabriel Rossetti, borrowed from late medieval and early Renaissance art to imbue their art with symbolism and modern ideas of beauty.

Emerging from this disruption of the artistic status quo, modern art went further in rejecting conventions and embracing innovation. The bold legacy of leading modern artists Georges Braque, Pablo Picasso, Frida Kahlo, Salvador Dalí, Henri Matisse, Joan Miró, Marc Chagall, Piet Mondrian and many others continues to inform visual culture today.

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Style: Modern
Abstract Golden Green Fields French Modernist Landscape Oil Painting
Abstract Golden Green Fields French Modernist Landscape Oil Painting

Abstract Golden Green Fields French Modernist Landscape Oil Painting

By Jacqueline Boisselot

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Golden Fields French Impressionist Landscape Oil Painting on Canvas Jacqueline Boisselot, French, late 20th century oil on canvas, unframed Canvas: 5.5 x 7 inches Provenance: from a ...

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Late 20th Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Oil

Walk in a park - Watercolor on paper 18x20 cm
Walk in a park - Watercolor on paper 18x20 cm

Walk in a park - Watercolor on paper 18x20 cm

Located in Geneva, CH

Work on paper Unsigned work

Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

NY Skyline

NY Skyline

Located in Los Angeles, CA

NY Skyline, 1942, oil on canvas, signed and dated lower left, 24 x 20 inches, dated and titled verso, together with Lewis’ address NY Skyline depicts a typical array of Manhattan sk...

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1940s Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Sunburst over the Mesas
Sunburst over the Mesas

Sunburst over the Mesas

Located in San Francisco, CA

In late spring, the high desert floor is still covered with grass and flowering yuccas. Against this colorful backdrop, the artist has captured a burst of sunlight breaking through t...

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1970s Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Window 379 - Contemporary Shiny Resin Minimalist Brown Yellow Tone Artwork
The Window 379 - Contemporary Shiny Resin Minimalist Brown Yellow Tone Artwork

The Window 379 - Contemporary Shiny Resin Minimalist Brown Yellow Tone Artwork

By Ricky Hunt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Ricky Hunt’s mixed media minimalist wall art is influenced by his tumultuous past that led to a paradigm shift in creativity and life. He covers the wood panel with layers of acrylic...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Paintings

Materials

Resin, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Wood Panel

A Large Mid-Century Modern, Cubist Art Deco Painting, "The Dancers"
A Large Mid-Century Modern, Cubist Art Deco Painting, "The Dancers"

A Large Mid-Century Modern, Cubist Art Deco Painting, "The Dancers"

By Charles Turzak

Located in Chicago, IL

A Large, Colorful, Modernist Art Deco Cubist Painting, "The Dancers" by Famed Chicago Painter and Printmaker, Charles Turzak (Am. 1899 - 1986). A large, vertical composition relating to the artist's notable 1930s woodcut of the same title. The painting is completed in a vividly textured Cubist style, with striking hues of rich greens and yellows, deep blues and rose pinks. The painting is oiI on canvas mounted to Masonite (artist's original mount), and offers a superb visual appeal. A perfect complement to any Mid-Century Modern home or collection. Artwork size: 38 x 24 inches (Framed size: 38 1/4 x 24 1/4 inches). Signed "Turzak" lower right. Provenance: Estate of the artist. Charles Turzak was one of Chicago’s greatest printmakers of the Art Deco-era. Son of a coal miner, Turzak was born in Streeter, IL in 1899. In 1920, Turzak won the first prize a cartoon contest sponsored by the Purina company and he used his prize money to enroll in the Art Institute of Chicago. Best known as a print maker, in the 1920s & 30s, he created woodcuts of many of Chicago’s most notable buildings, including the Merchandise Mart, Palmolive Building and the Old Water Tower, among others. In 1933, he was commissioned to create woodcuts of many of Chicago’s most iconic buildings to illustrate a guidebook called “All About Chicago” by John and Ruth Ashenhurst” that featured the upcoming Century of Progress Exhibition in Chicago. During the 1933 World’s Fair...

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20th Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Masonite

A 1930s Modern Street Scene of St. Charles Street, New Orleans, Exhibited- AIC
A 1930s Modern Street Scene of St. Charles Street, New Orleans, Exhibited- AIC

A 1930s Modern Street Scene of St. Charles Street, New Orleans, Exhibited- AIC

By Walter Burt Adams

Located in Chicago, IL

A Colorful 1930s Modern Street Scene of St. Charles Street, New Orleans by Notable Chicago Artist, Walter Burt Adams (Am. 1903-1990). A vibrant, painterly view of a sunlit street corner and store front in the historic Garden District of New Orleans, Louisiana. Completed in 1938 during one of the artist's painting trips to New Orleans, and most likely painted in the quiet morning hours, a favored time to paint by the artist. A wonderful example of Walter Burt Adams renowned Urban Realism of the 1930s and '40s, inspired by the artwork of fellow American painter, Edward Hopper. Exhibited: "The 42nd Annual Exhibition of Artists of Chicago and Vicinity", Art Institute of Chicago (AIC), Chicago, IL, 1938, #4. Artwork size: 20 x 25 inches, oil on canvas, accompanied with the artist's original frame (framed size: 26 1/2 x 31 1/2 inches). Signed and dated Walter Burt Adams 38, lower left; signed and dated on reverse. Provenance: Estate of the artist. Walter Burt Adams was a dedicated painter of the American Scene and a singular personality among his peers in the Chicago Modern Art community. His no-nonsense manner, devotion to his craft and sardonic sense of humor characterize a man whose paintings capture life in and around Chicago between the early 1920s and the late 1970s. Born in Kenosha, Wisconsin just after the turn of the last century, Walter Burt Adams spent his childhood in Fargo, North Dakota and began his artistic education there through a correspondence cartooning class as a boy. After finishing high school in Fargo, Adams moved to Chicago in 1922 in order to enroll at the school of the Art Institute of Chicago. Adams’ instruction at the school with artists such as George Oberteuffer, Frederick V. Poole, Charles Wilimovsky...

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1930s Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Bright & Cheerful French Modernist Signed Oil Still Life Flowers in Vase
Bright & Cheerful French Modernist Signed Oil Still Life Flowers in Vase

Bright & Cheerful French Modernist Signed Oil Still Life Flowers in Vase

By Huguette Ginet-Lasnier

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Flowers in Vase Huguette Ginet-Lasnier (French 1927-2020) signed inscribed verso oil painting on canvas 18 x 13 inches. All the paintings we have for sale by this artist have come fr...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Downtown New York

Downtown New York

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Downtown New York, c. 1930s, oil on canvas, signed lower right, 10 x 12 inches; label verso reads: "Harry Dix / Title Downtown New York / Medium Oil" Harry Dix was a 20th-century p...

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1930s Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Howard Schleeter 1949 Abstract Painting, Southwest Modernist Art
Howard Schleeter 1949 Abstract Painting, Southwest Modernist Art

Howard Schleeter 1949 Abstract Painting, Southwest Modernist Art

By Howard Schleeter

Located in Denver, CO

This striking 1949 gouache and wax painting by Howard Schleeter is a powerful example of mid-century American modernism rooted in the visual language of the Southwest. Titled Fetishe...

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1940s Modern Paintings

Materials

Wax, Gouache

1980 Victor Pasmore oil, acrylic and charcoal on canvas 'Abstract', signed
1980 Victor Pasmore oil, acrylic and charcoal on canvas 'Abstract', signed

1980 Victor Pasmore oil, acrylic and charcoal on canvas 'Abstract', signed

By Victor Pasmore

Located in Petworth, West Sussex

Victor Pasmore, R.A. Abstract, 1980 signed with initials (centre right) oil, acrylic and charcoal on canvas 44 x 150cm.; 17¼ x 59in. Executed in 1980. Provenance Sale, Bonhams London...

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20th Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Charcoal, Oil, Acrylic

St Tropez Harbor France Large 1970's French Modernist Oil Painting on Canvas
St Tropez Harbor France Large 1970's French Modernist Oil Painting on Canvas

St Tropez Harbor France Large 1970's French Modernist Oil Painting on Canvas

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

St Tropez French Modernist artist, indistinctly signed circa 1970 oil on canvas, framed framed: 13 x 37 inches canvas: 12 x 36 inches provenance: private collection, France conditio...

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Mid-20th Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Colourful Large Cubist Nude, Nue Allongée
Colourful Large Cubist Nude, Nue Allongée

Colourful Large Cubist Nude, Nue Allongée

By Isabelle Pardoe

Located in Cotignac, FR

Colourful, large, modern Cubist oil on canvas nude by Isabelle Pardoe. The painting is not signed but came directly from the atelier of the artist. Isabell Pardoe trained at the Sl...

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Late 20th Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

A Colorful, Mid-Century Modern American Scene Painting, "The Farm"
A Colorful, Mid-Century Modern American Scene Painting, "The Farm"

A Colorful, Mid-Century Modern American Scene Painting, "The Farm"

By Charles Turzak

Located in Chicago, IL

A Colorful, Mid-Century Modern American Scene Country Landscape Painting, "The Farm" by Famed Chicago Artist and Printmaker, Charles Turzak (Am. 1899 - 1986). The painting depicts a vibrant, sunlit depiction of a Midwestern country farm, including a red barn and silo. The painting is oil on canvas, dating from the 1950s. A painting of a great visual appeal- a perfect complement to any collection. Artwork size: 23 x 25 inches, accompanied with the artist's original, hand-painted frame (Framed size: 27 1/2 x 29 1/2 inches). Signed "Turzak", upper right; titled on artist's label on reverse. Provenance: Estate of the artist. Charles Turzak was one of Chicago’s greatest printmakers of the Art Deco-era. Son of a coal miner, Turzak was born in Streeter, IL in 1899. In 1920, Turzak won the first prize a cartoon contest sponsored by the Purina company and he used his prize money to enroll in the Art Institute of Chicago. Best known as a print maker, in the 1920s & 30s, he created woodcuts of many of Chicago’s most notable buildings, including the Merchandise Mart, Palmolive Building and the Old Water Tower, among others. In 1933, he was commissioned to create woodcuts of many of Chicago’s most iconic buildings to illustrate a guidebook called “All About Chicago” by John and Ruth Ashenhurst” that featured the upcoming Century of Progress Exhibition in Chicago. During the 1933 World’s Fair...

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Mid-20th Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Warm Summer Light Over the French River Valley Impressionist Landscape Painting
Warm Summer Light Over the French River Valley Impressionist Landscape Painting

Warm Summer Light Over the French River Valley Impressionist Landscape Painting

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Summer Light Over the French River Valley Impressionist Landscape Painting French School, mid 20th century signed lower right oil on board, unframed Board: 10.75 x 14 inches Provenan...

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Mid-20th Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Oil

Moment of Reflections 2: Modern Oil and Mixed Media on Canvas
Moment of Reflections 2: Modern Oil and Mixed Media on Canvas

Moment of Reflections 2: Modern Oil and Mixed Media on Canvas

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

In "Moment of Reflections," Olatunbosun transports the audience into a world of contemplation and self-discovery. The centerpiece of the artwork is a young man seated in a casual, relaxed manner. His pose conveys a sense of tranquility as if he has found solace in the moments of quiet contemplation. The attention to detail in the artwork is striking, with intricate brushwork bringing out the textures of the subject's clothing and the surrounding environment. The setting of the artwork is deliberately minimalistic, allowing the viewer to focus entirely on the young man's expression and demeanor. The background is a subtle blend of soft colors, suggesting an ethereal space where thoughts roam freely. This simplicity further accentuates the theme of reflection, as the absence of distractions allows viewers to immerse themselves in their own thoughts while contemplating the emotions conveyed by the subject. Olatunbosun's "Moment of Reflections" is a remarkable piece that resonates deeply with viewers from all walks of life. The young man's expression exudes a sense of inner peace, prompting viewers to ponder their own life experiences and contemplate the paths they have taken. This introspective quality of the artwork creates an intimate connection between the audience and the subject, allowing for a deeply personal and emotional experience. The painting's title, "Moment of Reflections," is deliberately chosen to reinforce the idea of taking a moment for self-exploration and soul-searching. In the hustle and bustle of modern life, we often overlook the importance of pausing and reflecting on our journey. Olatunbosun's artwork serves as a gentle reminder to find time for introspection and to appreciate the beauty in moments of quietude. What makes "Moment of Reflections" even more extraordinary is its ability to transcend cultural boundaries. The emotions depicted in the artwork are universal, touching the core of human experiences. Whether the viewer is from the artist's homeland or halfway across the world, the profound message remains relevant – we all share moments of contemplation and self-discovery in our lives. In conclusion, Samson Olatunbosun's "Moment of Reflections" is a timeless masterpiece that captures the human spirit with its simplicity and emotional depth. Through his brilliant artistic skill, Olatunbosun creates an atmosphere of introspection, inviting viewers to engage in their own moments of contemplation and self-discovery. This extraordinary artwork serves as a poignant reminder of the power of art to connect us all through our shared humanity and emotions. As we gaze upon the young man seated in a relaxed manner, we are reminded to embrace the beauty of silence, to reflect on our past, and to seek meaning in the present – a truly profound and impactful journey offered by the artistic genius of Samson Olatunbosun. Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gallery) About Artist Samson Olatubosun...

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19th Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Photographic Paper

Plaza Del Rey, Barcelona
Plaza Del Rey, Barcelona

Plaza Del Rey, Barcelona

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large scale modernist painting by Spanish painter Jose Lapayese Del Rio, 1968. Titled "Plaza Del Rey, Barrio Gotico (Barcelona)" . Oil on canvas. Signed lower right and again verso a...

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1960s Modern Paintings

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Oil

"Still Life in White" Robert Gilberg 1950s Gouache on Newspaper
"Still Life in White" Robert Gilberg 1950s Gouache on Newspaper

"Still Life in White" Robert Gilberg 1950s Gouache on Newspaper

By Robert Gilberg

Located in Arp, TX

Robert Gilberg (1911-1970) "Still Life in White" c.1950s Gouache on newspaper from Sacramento Bee 1957 22.75"x15.25" unframed Unsigned Born in Oakland, CA on April 25, 1911. Gilberg...

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1950s Modern Paintings

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Gouache, Newsprint

Arabian White Horse prancing in Landscape, huge original oil painting
Arabian White Horse prancing in Landscape, huge original oil painting

Arabian White Horse prancing in Landscape, huge original oil painting

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Arabian Horse in Landscape British School, late 20th century oil on canvas, framed canvas: 25.5 x 37 inches framed: 31 x 41 inches the painting is in overall very good and sound cond...

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20th Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Oil

Inner Pearl
Inner Pearl

Inner Pearl

By Svitlana Van Rossum

Located in Zofingen, AG

Flower II Inner Pearl (part of the “State of Bloom” series) “Inner Pearl” is part of the “Bloom of State” series, which explores the inner nature of feminine presence. Here, the cl...

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2010s Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Girl in Green

Girl in Green

By Donald S. Vogel

Located in Dallas, TX

Donald Vogel’s paintings reflect his interest in seeking beauty in life and in sharing pleasure with his viewers. Vogel entreats us to "rejoice and celebrate each new day, knowing it...

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1940s Modern Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Antique American Modernist 19th Century Framed Sunset Landscape Oil Painting
Antique American Modernist 19th Century Framed Sunset Landscape Oil Painting

Antique American Modernist 19th Century Framed Sunset Landscape Oil Painting

Located in Buffalo, NY

Antique American school modernist landscape sunset painting. In excellent original condition. Handsomely framed in a giltwood molding. Excellent condition, ready to hang and enjoy....

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1890s Modern Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

New York Sunset with Blue Gray Cloud.
New York Sunset with Blue Gray Cloud.

New York Sunset with Blue Gray Cloud.

By Emilio Sanchez

Located in New York, NY

"New York Sunset with Blue Gray Cloud" is a mixed media painting on paper (oil and waterbased paint) by artist Emilio Sanchez. It is painted to the paper edge. Emilio Sanchez return...

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1980s Modern Paintings

Materials

Oil, Watercolor

Vintage Paris Street Scene Signed Framed Impressionist Original Oil Painting
Vintage Paris Street Scene Signed Framed Impressionist Original Oil Painting

Vintage Paris Street Scene Signed Framed Impressionist Original Oil Painting

Located in Buffalo, NY

Vintage French impressionist Paris street scene oil painting. Oil on canvas. Signed. Framed. Provenance from a Sag Harbor, NY collection. Measuring: 20 by 24 inches painting alone. ...

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1940s Modern Paintings

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Oil

Violets Are Blue
Violets Are Blue

Violets Are Blue

By Brooke Major

Located in Atlanta, GA

A passion for horses, equestrian pursuits, and painting define Brooke Major's life and career. A native of Atlanta, GA, Brooke Major has been living and working as a professional art...

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2010s Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Landscape
Landscape

Landscape

By Marcel Emile Cailliet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Landscape, 1940, oil on canvas, 24 x 20 inches, signed, dated and titled verso: “Marcel Cailliet ’40 – S.C.” and “Marcel Cailliet Landscape”; likely exhibited at the annual juried st...

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1940s Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Window 335 - Abstract Contemporary Shiny Green Tone Resin Minimalist  Art
The Window 335 - Abstract Contemporary Shiny Green Tone Resin Minimalist  Art

The Window 335 - Abstract Contemporary Shiny Green Tone Resin Minimalist Art

By Ricky Hunt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Ricky Hunt’s mixed media minimalist wall art is influenced by his tumultuous past that led to a paradigm shift in creativity and life. He covers the wood panel with layers of acrylic...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Paintings

Materials

Resin, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Wood Panel

1960s Italian Signed Still Life With Flowers
1960s Italian Signed Still Life With Flowers

1960s Italian Signed Still Life With Flowers

Located in Roma, IT

1960s Italian Signed Still Life With Flowers A beautiful and rare painting by one of Italy's most important avant-garde artists. It depicts a stunning vase of flowers with intense, ...

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1950s Modern Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Grapes Wine Bottles Long Serving Platter and Jug Golden Drapery Modernist Piece
Grapes Wine Bottles Long Serving Platter and Jug Golden Drapery Modernist Piece

Grapes Wine Bottles Long Serving Platter and Jug Golden Drapery Modernist Piece

By Guy Nicod

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title: Grapes Wine Bottles Long Serving Platter and Jug Golden Drapery Modernist Piece Guy Nicod (French 1923 - 2021) Gouache on artist paper, unframed Size: 19.75 x 25.75 inches (h...

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Mid-20th Century Modern Paintings

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Gouache

Modern paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

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