Collection: Large Black and White Abstract Wall Art

Large black and white abstract wall art in bold monochrome: grey ripple rings, falling rain lines, a torn grey circle over black drips, stacked brush stroke trios, charcoal blooms and crossed knife strokes.

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Elevate your space with our Large Black and White Abstract Canvas Art

A big monochrome canvas gives a room one clear focal point, and large black and white abstract wall art does it without competing with your furniture, rugs or wood tones. The pieces below are painted by our artists and offered up to 40x60 inches, so they can fill the wall above a sofa, a bed or a dining table. Every one comes in seven sizes, framed in black, white or natural wood, or unframed.

Soft gray and white for calm rooms

For a quieter look, these vertical pieces lean on pale grays, whites and warm beige. Start with Modern Black White and Grey Abstract Ripple Rings or the soft gray and beige of Modern Black and White Abstract Feathered Grey Seam. Falling Grey Rain Lines for the Dining Room was made with a dining wall in mind, while Black and White Stacked Brush Stroke Trio and Monochrome Abstract Painting of Stacked Ovals bring simple, repeated shapes. Black and White Abstract Art Prints Charcoal Blooms adds a painterly floral note, and Grey and White Abstract Painting of Hanging Veils, Minimalist Black and White Dissolving Charcoal Circle and Modern Black and White Inward Spiral round out this minimalist group.

Wide horizontal pieces for above a sofa or bed

A long piece of furniture calls for a horizontal canvas, and these work beautifully at 40x60 inches. Large Black and White Charcoal Ridge in White Mist and Monochrome Drifting Weather in Soft Gray Wash keep things airy, as does Abstract Chalk White Arc in Gray Mist for the Living Room. Dripping Grid of Black and Grey Squares and Neutral Abstract Stacked Tissue Panels bring a gentle structure, while Gold-Edged White Sweep in Black and White and Contemporary Black and White Colliding Impasto Slabs add more black and more movement across the wall.

Deep black and charcoal with bold strokes

If you want drama, these expressionist pieces put black and charcoal up front. Torn Grey Circle Over Black Drips and Moody Abstract Storm Tear in Charcoal Impasto are dark and moody, and Masculine Abstract Slate Strata with White Seams layers slate gray with white. For a study or office, look at Black and Gold Abstract Knife Field for the Modern Office, Crossed Black and White Knife Strokes for the Executive Office and Split Black Column for a Men’s Office. Modern Black White and Gold Abstract Fissure adds a touch of gold, and Timeless Geometric Fluidity Black and White Abstract brings a geometric edge.

Choosing the right size for a big wall

  • 28x42 inches suits a dining wall, an entry or the space above a dresser, where a canvas should feel generous but not crowd the room.
  • 32x48 inches is a strong choice above a queen bed or a loveseat; aim for a canvas about two-thirds the width of the furniture below it.
  • 40x60 inches anchors a full sofa wall or a tall stairwell; hang it 8 to 10 inches above the furniture, with its center near eye level.

Want to see every size and shape? Browse our full black and white abstract canvas wall art, or explore more statement pieces in our large canvas wall art collection.

What colors go well with large black and white abstract wall art?

Monochrome art pairs easily with warm wood, beige, cream and soft gray, and it lets brighter accents like brass or greenery stand out. A piece with gold touches, such as Modern Black White and Gold Abstract Fissure, works well next to brass lamps or hardware. For a softer palette, Modern Black and White Abstract Feathered Grey Seam brings in gray and beige.

What size canvas should I hang above a sofa?

For a standard sofa, a horizontal 40x60 inch canvas usually fills the wall nicely, since it spans roughly two-thirds of the sofa’s width. Large Black and White Charcoal Ridge in White Mist and Abstract Chalk White Arc in Gray Mist for the Living Room are both horizontal and work well at that size. Hang the bottom edge about 8 to 10 inches above the sofa back.

Should I choose a black, white or natural wood frame?

A black frame sharpens the contrast of darker pieces like Moody Abstract Storm Tear in Charcoal Impasto, while a white frame keeps pale pieces such as Grey and White Abstract Painting of Hanging Veils light and airy. Natural wood warms up a monochrome canvas and ties it to wood furniture. You can also order any piece unframed for a clean gallery look.