Units of Separation: Abstract Mixed-Media Painting, 2010s, New, 36x60
By Rebecca Stern
Located in SEATTLE, WA
“Units of Separation" by Rebecca Stern is a serene, atmospheric diptych that presents a composition defined by soft, sweeping forms and a harmonious palette.
Canvas, Mixed Media
Soft Sweep Realized: Abstract Multi-Media Painting, 2010s, New, 40x60
By Rebecca Stern
Located in SEATTLE, WA
“Soft Sweep Realized” by Rebecca Stern is a contemporary mixed-media painting that blends soft pastel washes with layered geometric forms and gestural linework, creating a sense of m...
Canvas, Mixed Media
In The Open: Abstract Acrylic Painting on Paper, 2010s, New, 30x22
By Rebecca Stern
Located in SEATTLE, WA
“In The Open” by Rebecca Stern has a serene, airy presence, defined by negative space and fluid, organic forms.
Paper, Acrylic
Stacked Against: Abstract Mixed Media on Canvas, 2010s, New, 48x36
By Rebecca Stern
Located in SEATTLE, WA
“Stacked Against” by Rebecca Stern is a mixed-media composition that presents a refined interplay of movement and restraint, layering gestural markings with architectural blocks of c...
Canvas, Mixed Media
$6,075
Partially Frozen: Abstract Mixed Media Painting on Canvas, 2010s, New, 42x64
By Rebecca Stern
Located in SEATTLE, WA
“Partially Frozen” by Rebecca Stern is a mixed-media painting that offers a calm yet dynamic composition, where sweeping, curved forms and layered geometric blocks create a sense of ...
Canvas, Mixed Media
Unavailable
H 48.04 in W 59.85 in D 1.19 in
Holding Pattern II, Abstract Expressionist Mixed Media Painting Collage Canvas
By Rebecca Stern
Located in London, England
'Holding Pattern II' by Rebecca Stern - beautiful abstract, expressionist, mixed media (acrylic, ink, found fabric, and hand embroidery on canvas) painting.
Fabric, Canvas, Thread, Ink, Acrylic
Unavailable
H 60 in W 48 in D 3 in
Reminder to Breathe, Abstract Mixed Media Painting Canvas Contemporary Pattern
By Rebecca Stern
Located in London, England
Now, looking back, I am able to embrace the journey." - Rebecca Stern It is an original unique contemporary art piece that is in excellent condition (new).
Fabric, Canvas, Thread, Ink, Acrylic, Spray Paint
Unavailable
H 60 in W 48 in D 3 in
Holding Pattern, Abstract Mixed Media Painting Canvas Contemporary Blue Orange
By Rebecca Stern
Located in London, England
'Holding Pattern' - a great contemporary abstract art from the American artist - Rebecca Stern. It is a mixed media (acrylic, ink, found fabric) painting on canvas with a strong text...
Fabric, Canvas, Thread, Ink, Acrylic
Unavailable
H 60 in W 48 in D 3 in
Inevitable Overflow II, Abstract Mixed Media Painting Canvas Contemporary Blue
By Rebecca Stern
Located in London, England
'Inevitable Overflow II' - a stunning contemporary abstract art from the American artist - Rebecca Stern. It is a mixed media (acrylic, ink, found fabric) painting on canvas with a s...
Fabric, Canvas, Thread, Ink, Acrylic
Unavailable
H 36.23 in W 48.04 in D 1.19 in
No Two Ways About It, Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media Painting Canvas Orange
By Rebecca Stern
Located in London, England
'No Two Ways About It' - a lovely contemporary abstract art from the American artist - Rebecca Stern. It is a mixed media (acrylic, ink, found fabric) painting on canvas with a stron...
Fabric, Canvas, Thread, Ink, Acrylic
Unavailable
H 38.98 in W 25.99 in D 1.19 in
Seemingly Simple II, Contemporary Abstract Art Mixed Media Painting Canvas Red
By Rebecca Stern
Located in London, England
Now, looking back, I am able to embrace the journey." - Rebecca Stern It is an original unique modern art piece that is in excellent condition (new).
Fabric, Canvas, Thread, Ink, Acrylic
Unavailable
H 29.93 in W 48.04 in D 0.79 in
Fall Back, Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Artwork Mixed Media Painting Blue
By Rebecca Stern
Located in London, England
Now, looking back, I am able to embrace the journey." - Rebecca Stern It is an original unique modern art piece that is in excellent condition (new).
Canvas, Acrylic, Fabric
Unavailable
H 40.16 in W 29.93 in D 0.79 in
It's Still Ok Not to Know, Contemporary Abstract Art Mixed Media Painting Purple
By Rebecca Stern
Located in London, England
'It's Still Ok Not to Know' by Rebecca Stern - abstract expressionist mixed media (acrylic, ink, embroidery on canvas) work.
Canvas, Ink, Acrylic
Unavailable
H 55.91 in W 64.18 in D 0.79 in
Mountains from Scratch, Contemporary Abstract Art Mixed media Painting Purple
By Rebecca Stern
Located in London, England
Mountains from Scratch by Rebecca Stern - contemporary abstract mixed media (acrylic, ink, hand embroidery, and found fabric on stitched together canvas).
Fabric, Thread, Acrylic, Ink
Unavailable
H 42.13 in W 64.18 in D 0.79 in
Middleground, Abstract Art Mixed Media Painting Expressionist Green Orange
By Rebecca Stern
Located in London, England
'Middleground' - a great contemporary abstract expressionist art from the emerging American artist - Rebecca Stern. It is a mixed media (acrylic, ink, hand embroidery and found fabri...
Canvas, Acrylic, Fabric, Thread, Paint
Unavailable
H 36.23 in W 48.04 in D 0.79 in
All the Time, Abstract Expressionist Artwork Mixed Media Painting Canvas Green
By Rebecca Stern
Located in London, England
'All the Time' - a beautiful contemporary abstract expressionist artwork from the emerging American artist - Rebecca Stern. It is a mixed media (acrylic, ink) painting on canvas with...
Canvas, Ink, Acrylic
Unavailable
H 48.04 in W 59.85 in D 0.79 in
It's a Loud Kind of Quiet, Minimalist Art Abstract Mixed Media Painting Pink
By Rebecca Stern
Located in London, England
'It's a Loud Kind of Quiet' - a beautiful minimalist abstract art from the emerging American artist - Rebecca Stern. It is a mixed media (acrylic paint, ink, pastel, found fabric) pa...
Canvas, Ink, Acrylic, Pastel
Unavailable
H 64.18 in W 42.13 in D 0.79 in
The Only Way Out is Through, Abstract Art Mixed Media Painting Canvas Orange
By Rebecca Stern
Located in London, England
'All the Time' - a beautiful contemporary abstract art from the emerging American artist - Rebecca Stern. It is a mixed media (acrylic, ink) painting on raw canvas with an elegant de...
Canvas, Ink, Acrylic
Unavailable
H 29.93 in W 40.16 in D 0.79 in
Collide, Contemporary Abstract Art Mixed Media Painting Canvas Green Diptych
By Rebecca Stern
Located in London, England
'Collide' - a beautiful contemporary abstract artw from the emerging American artist - Rebecca Stern. It is a mixed media (acrylic, ink, soft pastel collage) painting, diptych (an ar...
Canvas, Ink, Acrylic, Pastel
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H 60.24 in W 48.04 in D 0.79 in
Safe Surrenders, Contemporary Minimalist Abstract Mixed media Painting Canvas
By Rebecca Stern
Located in London, England
'Safe Surrender' - a romantic contemporary minimalist art from the emerging American artist - Rebecca Stern. It is an abstract mixed media (acrylic, ink) painting on canvas with an e...
Canvas, Thread, Ink, Acrylic
Unavailable
H 60.24 in W 48.04 in D 0.79 in
When It Matters Most I, Contemporary Abstract Art Mixed media Painting Blue
By Rebecca Stern
Located in London, England
'When It Matters Most I' - a lovely contemporary abstract art from the emerging American artist - Rebecca Stern. It is a mixed media (acrylic, ink, hand embroidery, found fabric) pai...
Canvas, Thread, Ink, Acrylic
Unavailable
H 64.18 in W 55.91 in D 0.79 in
When It Matters Most II, Contemporary Abstract Art Mixed media Painting Green
By Rebecca Stern
Located in London, England
'When It Matters Most II' - a beautiful contemporary abstract art from the emerging American artist - Rebecca Stern. It is a mixed media (acrylic, ink, machine embroidery and found f...
Canvas, Thread, Ink, Acrylic, Fabric
Unavailable
H 60.24 in W 48.04 in D 0.79 in
Hesitancy Does No Good, Abstract Art Mixed media Painting Blue Expressionist
By Rebecca Stern
Located in London, England
'Hesitancy DoesNo Good' - a beautiful contemporary abstract expressionist art from the emerging American artist - Rebecca Stern. It is a mixed media (acrylic, ink, machine and hand e...
Canvas, Acrylic, Thread, Ink
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H 39 in W 26 in
Contemporary abstract painting, Rebecca Stern, One In the Same
By Rebecca Stern
Located in White Plains, NY
'One In the Same' 2019 by American artist, Rebecca Stern. Acrylic, ink, and hand embroidery and canvas collaged on canvas, 39 x 26 in.
Canvas, Thread, Ink, Acrylic
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H 35.83 in W 35.83 in D 0.79 in
'Making Space' by Rebecca Stern, abstract expressionism, mixed media
By Rebecca Stern
Located in London, England
'Making Space' by Rebecca Stern, abstract expressionism, mixed media (acrylic, ink, hand embroidery and found fabric on canvas) 'I externalize my internal monologue into a visual na...
Canvas, Ink, Acrylic, Crayon
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H 55.91 in W 64.18 in D 0.79 in
Simple Exchanges, Rebecca Stern, Abstract Expressionism, Contemporary Painting
By Rebecca Stern
Located in London, England
'Simple Exchanges' by Rebecca Stern - abstract expressionism, mixed media (acrylic, ink, on canvas).
Canvas, Ink, Acrylic
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H 64.18 in W 42.13 in D 0.79 in
From Nowhere, Rebecca Stern, Abstract Expressionism, Mixed-media, Collage
By Rebecca Stern
Located in London, England
'From Nowhere' by Rebecca Stern - abstract expressionism, mixed media (acrylic, ink on canvas) work.
Canvas, Ink, Acrylic
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H 48.04 in W 38.19 in D 0.79 in
Precarious, Rebecca Stern, Abstract Collage, Yellow Blue Expressionist, Collage
By Rebecca Stern
Located in London, England
'Precarious' by Rebecca Stern - abstract mixed media (acrylic, graphite, water-soluble pastel, hand embroidery and fabric collage on canvas).
Canvas, Ink, Acrylic, Thread
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H 48.04 in W 38.19 in D 0.79 in
Come Together, Rebecca Stern, Abstracted Collage, Pattern, Yellow Expressionist
By Rebecca Stern
Located in London, England
'Come Together' by Rebecca Stern - abstract expressionism, mixed media (acrylic, ink, hand embroidery & found fabric collaged on canvas).
Canvas, Acrylic, Fabric, Thread, Ink
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H 48.04 in W 35.83 in D 0.79 in
Let Me Explain, Rebecca Stern, Abstract Expressionist, Mixed-media, Collage
By Rebecca Stern
Located in London, England
'Let Me Explain' by Rebecca Stern - abstract expressionist, mixed media (acrylic, graphite, hand embroidery and fabric on canvas) work.
Canvas, Ink, Acrylic, Fabric, Thread, Graphite
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H 40.16 in W 29.93 in D 0.79 in
Pull, Rebecca Stern, Abstract Expressionist, Mixed media, Vibrant Pink, Collage
By Rebecca Stern
Located in London, England
'Pull' by Rebecca Stern - wonderful abstract expressionist mixed media (acrylic, hand embroidery, fabric collage on canvas) collage.
Fabric, Canvas, Thread, Acrylic
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H 42.13 in W 64.18 in D 0.79 in
Mountains from Scratch II, Rebecca Stern, Abstract Mixed-media, Blue Collage
By Rebecca Stern
Located in London, England
'Mountains from Scratch II' by Rebecca Stern - abstract mixed media (acrylic, ink, machine embroidery and found fabric on canvas) artwork.
Canvas, Acrylic, Fabric, Thread, Ink
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H 42.13 in W 63.78 in
Spinning Stages, Contemporary Abstract Artwork Mixed media Painting Canvas Blue
By Rebecca Stern
Located in London, England
Now, looking back, I am able to embrace the journey." - Rebecca Stern It is an original unique modern art piece that is in excellent condition (new).
Fabric, Canvas, Thread, Ink, Acrylic
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H 38.19 in W 48.04 in D 1.19 in
Off Kilter Spirits, Pink Abstract Art Mixed Media Painting Canvas Contemporary
By Rebecca Stern
Located in London, England
Now, looking back, I am able to embrace the journey." - Rebecca Stern It is an original unique contemporary art piece that is in excellent condition (new).
Fabric, Canvas, Thread, Ink, Acrylic
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H 55.91 in W 63.78 in D 0.79 in
Process Place, Modern Abstract Art Mixed Media Painting Canvas Pink Blue Collage
By Rebecca Stern
Located in London, England
'Process Place' - a romantic modern abstract art from the American artist - Rebecca Stern. It is a mixed media (acrylic, ink, found fabric, and hand embroidery) painting on canvas wi...
Fabric, Canvas, Acrylic, Thread, Ink
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H 55.91 in W 64.18 in D 1.19 in
Inevitable Overflow, Abstract Art Mixed Media Painting Canvas Contemporary Blue
By Rebecca Stern
Located in London, England
'Inevitable Overflow' - a stunning contemporary abstract art from the American artist - Rebecca Stern. It is a mixed media (acrylic, ink, found fabric) painting on canvas with a stro...
Fabric, Canvas, Thread, Ink, Acrylic
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H 48.04 in W 48.04 in D 1.19 in
Loner Anyways, Abstract Art Mixed Media Painting Canvas Contemporary Purple
By Rebecca Stern
Located in London, England
'Loner Anyways' - a stunning contemporary abstract art from the American artist - Rebecca Stern. It is a mixed media (acrylic, ink, found fabric) painting on canvas with a strong tex...
Fabric, Canvas, Thread, Ink, Acrylic
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H 48.04 in W 68.12 in
Off Kilter Spirits II, Abstract Expressionist Art Mixed Media Painting Diptych
By Rebecca Stern
Located in London, England
Now, looking back, I am able to embrace the journey." - Rebecca Stern It is an original unique contemporary art piece that is in excellent condition (new).
Fabric, Canvas, Thread, Ink, Acrylic
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H 63.78 in W 55.91 in D 0.79 in
Existence within Parameters, Contemporary Abstract Art Mixed Media Painting Blue
By Rebecca Stern
Located in London, England
'Existence within Parameters' - a beautiful contemporary abstract art from the emerging American artist - Rebecca Stern. It is a mixed media (acrylic, ink) painting on canvas with a...
Canvas, Ink, Acrylic, Paint
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H 33.86 in W 22.05 in D 0.79 in
Phase Two, Contemporary Abstract Art Mixed Media Painting Blue Grey Gray Diptych
By Rebecca Stern
Located in London, England
'Phase Two' - a beautiful contemporary abstract art from the emerging American artist - Rebecca Stern. It is a mixed media (acrylic, ink, embroidery, found fabric) painting on canvas...
Canvas, Ink, Acrylic, Fabric
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H 48.04 in W 35.83 in D 0.79 in
'Overcoupled' by Rebecca Stern, abstract expressionism, mixed media
By Rebecca Stern
Located in London, England
'Overcoupled' by Rebecca Stern, abstract expressionism, mixed media (acrylic and graphite on canvas) 'I externalize my internal monologue into a visual narrative.
Canvas, Ink, Acrylic
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H 64.18 in W 42.13 in D 0.79 in
Comes in Waves by Rebecca Stern, abstract expressionism, mixed media
By Rebecca Stern
Located in London, England
Missing Pieces by Rebecca Stern, abstract expressionism, mixed media (acrylic, hand embroidery and found fabric on canvas) 'I externalize my internal monologue into a visual narrati...
Fabric, Thread, Acrylic
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H 42 in W 34 in D 3 in
American School Portrait of Rebecca Sterns by Robert Street circa 1840.
Located in Hallowell, ME
American School Portrait of Rebecca Sterns by Robert Street circa 1840. Oil on canvas, 36" x 28" approx. 42" x 34" in the frame.
Canvas, Oil
Beginning in the early 20th century, abstract art became a leading style of modernism. Rather than portray the world in a way that represented reality, as had been the dominating style of Western art in the previous centuries, abstract paintings, prints and sculptures are marked by a shift to geometric forms, gestural shapes and experimentation with color to express ideas, subject matter and scenes.
Although abstract art flourished in the early 1900s, propelled by movements like Fauvism and Cubism, it was rooted in the 19th century. In the 1840s, J.M.W. Turner emphasized light and motion for atmospheric paintings in which concrete details were blurred, and Paul Cézanne challenged traditional expectations of perspective in the 1890s.
Some of the earliest abstract artists — Wassily Kandinsky and Hilma af Klint — expanded on these breakthroughs while using vivid colors and forms to channel spiritual concepts. Painter Piet Mondrian, a Dutch pioneer of the art movement, explored geometric abstraction partly owing to his belief in Theosophy, which is grounded in a search for higher spiritual truths and embraces philosophers of the Renaissance period and medieval mystics. Black Square, a daringly simple 1913 work by Russian artist Kazimir Malevich, was a watershed statement on creating art that was free “from the dead weight of the real world,” as he later wrote.
Surrealism in the 1920s, led by artists such as Salvador Dalí, Meret Oppenheim and others, saw painters creating abstract pieces in order to connect to the subconscious. When Abstract Expressionism emerged in New York during the mid-20th century, it similarly centered on the process of creation, in which Helen Frankenthaler’s expressive “soak-stain” technique, Jackson Pollock’s drips of paint, and Mark Rothko’s planes of color were a radical new type of abstraction.
Conceptual art, Pop art, Hard-Edge painting and many other movements offered fresh approaches to abstraction that continued into the 21st century, with major contemporary artists now exploring it, including Anish Kapoor, Mark Bradford, El Anatsui and Julie Mehretu.
Find original abstract paintings, sculptures, prints and other art on 1stDibs.
Bring audacious experiments with color and textures to your living room, dining room or home office. Abstract paintings, large or small, will stand out in your space, encouraging conversation and introducing a museum-like atmosphere that’s welcoming and conducive to creating memorable gatherings.
Abstract art has origins in 19th-century Europe, but it came into its own as a significant movement during the 20th century. Early practitioners of abstraction included Wassily Kandinsky, although painters were exploring nonfigurative art prior to the influential Russian artist’s efforts, which were inspired by music and religion. Abstract painters endeavored to create works that didn’t focus on the outside world’s conventional subjects, and even when artists depicted realistic subjects, they worked in an abstract mode to do so.
In 1940s-era New York City, a group of painters working in the abstract mode created radical work that looked to European avant-garde artists as well as to the art of ancient cultures, prioritizing improvisation, immediacy and direct personal expression. While they were never formally affiliated with one another, we know them today as Abstract Expressionists.
The male contingent of the Abstract Expressionists, which includes Jackson Pollock, Willem de Kooning and Robert Motherwell, is frequently cited in discussing leading figures of this internationally influential postwar art movement. However, the women of Abstract Expressionism, such as Helen Frankenthaler, Lee Krasner, Joan Mitchell and others, were equally involved in the art world of the time. Sexism, family obligations and societal pressures contributed to a long history of their being overlooked, but the female Abstract Expressionists experimented vigorously, developed their own style and produced significant bodies of work.
Draw your guests into abstract oil paintings across different eras and countries of origin. On 1stDibs, you’ll find an expansive range of abstract paintings along with a guide on how to arrange your wonderful new wall art.
If you’re working with a small living space, a colorful, oversize work can create depth in a given room, but there isn’t any need to overwhelm your interior with a sprawling pièce de résistance. Colorful abstractions of any size can pop against a white wall in your living room, but if you’re working with a colored backdrop, you may wish to stick to colors that complement the decor that is already in the space. Alternatively, let your painting make a statement on its own, regardless of its surroundings, or group it, gallery-style, with other works.