Abstract Wall Art

There are 33 artworks in the Abstract subject on Archive Lane, every one free to preview and available as a print.

Abstract art sets aside the depiction of recognisable people, places or objects in favour of colour, shape, line and composition treated as the subject. It emerged as a distinct current in painting around 1910 to 1913, when artists including Wassily Kandinsky and Robert Delaunay moved away from representation, building on developments in Post-Impressionist and Cubist painting that had already loosened the tie between image and subject. Because this move happened late and quickly split into many strands, geometric, gestural and colour based, the category covers fewer works than older, representational genres. A pre 1930 archive under this heading holds early, mostly pre First World War experiments in non representational composition.

What's in here

The most represented artists here are Karl Wiener (279), Paul Klee (272), Fernand Léger (256).

By movement: Art Deco (2,825), Expressionism (2,627), Art Nouveau (363).

By orientation: 2,955 landscape, 3,630 portrait, 460 square.

Abstract by movement

The largest movement groups within Abstract:

• Abstract Art Deco — 2,825 artworks
• Abstract Expressionism — 2,627 artworks
• Abstract Art Nouveau — 363 artworks
• Abstract Impressionism — 266 artworks
• Abstract Cubism — 239 artworks
• Abstract Realism — 137 artworks

Abstract by culture

The largest culture groups within Abstract:

• Abstract German — 1,317 artworks
• Abstract French — 1,054 artworks
• Abstract Dutch — 573 artworks
• Abstract Russian — 511 artworks
• Abstract American — 445 artworks
• Abstract Austrian — 384 artworks

Abstract by museum

The largest museum groups within Abstract:

• Abstract Wikimedia Commons — 664 artworks
• Abstract Finnish National Gallery — 41 artworks
• Abstract SMK National Gallery of Denmark — 26 artworks

Prints of these artworks

As well as a free preview and digital download, each of these 33 artworks can be ordered printed, rolled or framed, made to order and shipped locally from $21.99.

Sizes and framing

Sizes are listed in inches and centimetres, with up to 26 sizes available depending on the print type, from small desk pieces up to large statement pieces. A size that doesn't match this artwork's own proportions is centred and trimmed to fit, and each print type's page states exactly how much of the image that removes.

Framed Canvas and Framed Print orders are available in 8 frame colours (Black, White, Natural, Gold, Walnut, Silver, Dark Grey, Light Grey); Canvas and Rolled Canvas have no frame and no glass.

Frequently asked questions

How many artworks are in Abstract?

There are 33 public-domain artworks in the Abstract subject on Archive Lane.

Can I download these as digital files?

Yes, every artwork can be previewed for free and downloaded as the original high-resolution file with a one-off purchase or a membership.

Can these be printed and framed?

Yes, any artwork here can be ordered as a Canvas, Rolled Canvas, Framed Canvas or Framed Print, made to order and shipped locally.

Is this art really public domain?

Yes. Every artwork on Archive Lane is in the public domain, meaning the original copyright has expired, so it can be reproduced and sold as a print without a licence from the artist's estate.

Can I filter this list?

Yes, use the filters above the grid to narrow by artist, colour, orientation and, where available, movement or room.