France Paintings

Browse free public domain artworks from France — paintings, illustrations, and museum pieces.

A portrait of a man by Théodore Géricault, showcasing raw emotion and vulnerability.

Portrait d'homme

Théodore Géricault

A Quarry by Théodore Rousseau, oil painting depicting a dramatic cliff and lush greenery.

A Quarry

Théodore Rousseau

Landscape featuring the Horse-Tamer of Monte Cavallo by Hubert Robert, oil painting

Imaginary View of Rome with the Horse-Tamer of the Monte Cavallo and a Church

Hubert Robert

A painting depicting a satyr embracing a nymph, showcasing the Romantic style.

Satyr Embracing A Nymph, After Peter-Paul Rubens

Eugène Delacroix

Architecture scene by Jules Gaildrau, Impressionism, showcasing muted hues and intricate details.

Numéros 120 à 124 de la rue Saint-Lazare, 8ème arrondissement

Jules Gaildrau

Henri Gervex's 'Satyre Et Baccante' depicts a mythological scene with vibrant colors and dynamic figures.

Satyre Et Baccante

Henri Gervex

A colorful advertisement for Saxoléine oil by Jules Chéret.

Saxoléine, Pétrole de Sûreté. Extra-blanc, déodorisé, ininflammable. En bidons plombés de 5 litres

Jules Chéret

A lively depiction of two characters, Scapino and Cap. Zerbino, in a theatrical setting.

Scapino and Cap. Zerbino

Jacques Callot

Last Sun Rays by Félix Vallotton, oil painting depicting a sunset landscape with golden light.

Last sun rays

Félix Vallotton

A view of rooftops and chimneys under a restless sky, with figures by a stream in a working-class suburb.

Souvenir of St. Denis (Souvenir de Saint-Denis)

Auguste Lepère

A standing woman in a modernist portrait by Jules Pascin.

Portrait d’une femme debout

Jules Pascin

Jardin fleuri à Choisel by Louis Valtat, oil on canvas depicting a vibrant garden.

Jardin fleuri à Choisel

Louis Valtat

This artwork by Jules Chéret features a vibrant advertisement for a safety oil product.

Saxoléine pétrole de sûreté. Extra blanc. Déodorisé. Ininflammable

Jules Chéret

Genre scene of a bustling street with omnibuses, oil on canvas by Edmond Morin

Scène de rue omnibus au Pont-au-Change

Edmond Morin

Portrait of Cézanne by Camille Pissarro showcases the artist's Impressionist style.

Portrait de Cézanne

Camille Pissarro

Karnak, Vue Prise du Sud, daguerreotype by Joseph-Philibert Girault de Prangey

Karnak, Vue Prise du Sud

Joseph-Philibert Girault de Prangey

A Colonnade in Ruins, oil painting by Hubert Robert, depicting crumbling architecture.

A Colonnade in Ruins

Hubert Robert

Landscape with a river at twilight by Henri Rivière, oil painting.

Loguivy

Henri Rivière

A captivating portrait of a woman by Jean-Léon Gérôme.

Portrait de femme

Jean-Léon Gérôme

Portrait de femme by Gustave Courbet showcases a woman in a naturalistic style.

Portrait de femme

Gustave Courbet

Henri Matisse's 'Portrait de femme' showcases a vibrant depiction of a woman.

Portrait de femme

Henri Matisse

Winter street scene with figures in snow, oil on canvas by Maximilien Luce

Scène de rue en hiver

Maximilien Luce

Oil painting by E. Tatin depicting the Hotel-de-Ville in Péronne

Péronne – Place de l’Hotel-de-Ville

E. Tatin

Landscape of plains under a cerulean sky, oil painting by Auguste Pointelin

The Plains

Auguste Pointelin

This painting depicts a lively scene featuring Scaramucia and Fricasso.

Scaramucia and Fricasso

Jacques Callot

Port de Rouen by Camille Pissarro, oil on canvas, depicting boats and reflections in a marine setting

Port de Rouen

Camille Pissarro

A portrait of a woman by Pascal-Adolphe-Jean Dagnan-Bouveret.

Portrait de femme

Pascal-Adolphe-Jean Dagnan-Bouveret

Portrait of Fernand Bartholoni by William Bouguereau showcases the artist's signature realism.

Portrait de Fernand Bartholoni

William Bouguereau

Eugène Delacroix's 'Portrait de Fougerat' showcases a striking representation of its subject.

Portrait de Fougerat

Eugène Delacroix

A painting depicting a figure representing abulia, reflecting on themes of indecision and paralysis.

Abulia – Before being the representative of Marseille, The aboulle . . . Some Greek

Honoré Daumier

Figurative oil on canvas by Charles-François Hutin depicting a figure in a pastel landscape.

Ut Pictura Poesis

Charles-François Hutin

A dramatic scene depicting the knight Amadis confronting his adversary, while the lady Oriana watches anxiously.

Scene from the Romance of Amadis de Gaule

Eugène Delacroix

A portrait of a young woman in a blue dress by Paul Émile Chabas.

Portrait de jeune femme à la robe bleue

Paul Émile Chabas

Henri Matisse's 'Portrait de Lydia' showcases vibrant colors and expressive forms.

Portrait de Lydia

Henri Matisse

Study Of The Frépillon Sky by Eugène Delacroix, oil painting depicting a serene sky with clouds.

Study Of The Frépillon Sky

Eugène Delacroix

Portrait of Madame Cézanne by Paul Cézanne showcases a woman in a patterned dress against a simple backdrop.

Portrait de Madame Cézanne

Paul Cézanne

Portrait of Madame de Staël by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres, depicting her with a contemplative gaze.

Portrait de Madame de Staël

Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres

Genre scene of figures on a beach, oil painting by Ker-Xavier Roussel

Personnages au bord de la mer

Ker-Xavier Roussel

A portrait of Madame Jeanne Salmon by Jules Pascin.

Portrait de Madame Jeanne Salmon

Jules Pascin

A depiction of a funeral scene by Dominique Louis Papety.

Scène de funérailles

Dominique Louis Papety

Édouard Manet's 'Lapin' features a rabbit in a naturalistic setting.

Lapin

Édouard Manet

A portrait of Madame Jourdan in her studio by Maximilien Luce.

Portrait de Madame Jourdan dans son atelier

Maximilien Luce

A portrait of Marie-Zélie Laporte by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, showcasing her composed demeanor.

Portrait de Marie-Zélie Laporte

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Landscape oil painting by Jean-Louis Demarne featuring gentle hills and nature.

Scène champêtre

Jean-Louis Demarne

A portrait of Maurice Denis by Odilon Redon, showcasing a blend of colors and symbolism.

Portrait de Maurice Denis

Odilon Redon

Henri Matisse's 'Portrait de Micheline' features vibrant colors and a striking composition.

Portrait de Micheline

Henri Matisse

Post-Impressionism oil painting by Maximilien Luce depicting a bustling street with figures and sunlight.

Paris, Le percement de la rue Réaumur

Maximilien Luce

Château De Jumillac by Victor Petit, oil on canvas depicting a serene landscape

Château De Jumillac (Dordogne)

Victor Petit

Landscape of Rome at sunset featuring the Vittorio Emanuele II Monument, oil painting by Albert Besnard.

View of Rome with the Vittorio Emanuele II Monument in the distance, at sunset

Albert Besnard

Landscape with a winding path and golden light, oil painting by Pierre-Eugène Montézin

Chemin de halage

Pierre-Eugène Montézin

Landscape of Montmartre with cobblestones and sunlight by Stanislas Lépine, oil painting

Montmartre. La Rue Saint-Vincent

Stanislas Lépine

A peasant man sits quietly with folded hands, captured in a moment of rest by Paul Cézanne.

Portrait de paysan (Portrait of a Peasant)

Paul Cézanne

Château De Folin by Victor Petit, oil painting depicting a landscape with golden light.

Château De Folin (Yonne)

Victor Petit

Émile Munier's 'Playtime' captures children at play in a vibrant, natural setting.

Playtime

Émile Munier

Amedeo Modigliani's portrait of photographer Jean Dilewski, showcasing his elongated features and introspective gaze.

Portrait du photographe Dilewski

Amedeo Modigliani

A contemplative figure rests their head on their hand in this work by Paul Cézanne.

Figure Resting Head on Hand

Paul Cézanne

Raoul Dufy's portrait of poet Joachim Gasquet features vibrant colors and expressive brushwork.

Portrait du poète Joachim Gasquet

Raoul Dufy

A striking portrait head of a woman by Jean-Léon Gérôme.

Portrait Head of a Woman

Jean-Léon Gérôme

A lively dance scene with musicians and elegantly dressed figures.

Kavaliere und Damen beim Tanze, eine Dame spielt Klavier und wird von einem Orchester begleitet

Jacques Callot

Morgat lithograph by Henri Rivière depicting waves and cliffs

Morgat

Henri Rivière

A vibrant carnival scene by Jules Chéret showcasing lively figures and colorful decorations.

Scène de carnaval

Jules Chéret

Portrait of Madame Sisley by Mary Cassatt, depicting Eugénie Lescouezec in a quiet interior.

Portrait of Madame Sisley

Mary Cassatt

François Gérard's 'Cloetia (Cloelia)' depicts the Roman heroine poised for escape.

Cloetia (Cloelia)

François Gérard

Marine scene with waves and sandy shore, oil on canvas by Paul-Elie Gernez

Scene De Plage, Trouville

Paul-Elie Gernez

A historical scene depicting a cup offered to an invalid.

Scene from Ancient History; Cup Offered to an Invalid

Jacques Louis David

A satirical portrait of Achille Fould, highlighting his role as a finance minister.

Achille Fould. Favorite position of finance minister who . . .

Honoré Daumier

The Houses of Parliament, Seagulls by Claude Monet, oil painting depicting fog and seagulls

The Houses of Parliament, Seagulls

Claude Monet

Rue De Village by Pierre-Eugène Montézin, oil painting depicting cottages and soft afternoon light.

Rue De Village

Pierre-Eugène Montézin

Gothic Doorway by Auguste Brouet, featuring intricate patterns and shadows.

Gothic Doorway

Auguste Brouet

A winding path through a rural landscape, flanked by overgrown banks under muted light.

Sunken Lane

Paul Gauguin

Jacques Callot's 'Conversion of St. Paul' depicts a dramatic religious scene.

Conversion of St. Paul

Jacques Callot

A dramatic scene from Corneille’s play, showcasing intense emotions and rich colors.

Scene from the Last Act of Corneille’s Rodogune

Anne Louis Girodet-Trioson

Kensington Gardens, London by Camille Pissarro, oil on canvas depicting figures in a garden.

Kensington Gardens, London

Camille Pissarro

Watercolour by Charles Jouas depicting a construction scene with laborers

Travaux du métro, place Saint André des Arts 2

Charles Jouas

Jacques Callot's 'The Conversion of St. Paul' depicts a dramatic moment of transformation.

The Conversion of St. Paul

Jacques Callot

A serene depiction of women resting, showcasing the artist's attention to detail.

Sleeping Women

Edouard Vallet

Landscape with houses under sunlight, oil painting by Paul Cezanne

Maisons au Chou, à Pontoise

Paul Cézanne

A portrait of a young brunette girl sitting with her hands crossed in her lap, gazing past the viewer.

Portrait of young brunette girl, sitting with hands crossed

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A painting featuring two heads by Paul Cézanne.

Two Heads

Paul Cézanne

A depiction of a lively scene involving the tapping of a Malvoisie wine barrel.

Le jour où l’on met en perce un tonneau de vin de Malvoisie

Honoré Daumier

Landscape with a river in azure tones, oil on canvas by Maximilien Luce

Kermouster, Embouchure du Trieux

Maximilien Luce

Village scene with a solitary figure, oil on canvas by Victor Menu

Scènes de village

Victor Menu

Landscape depicting Le Fort de Vanves, oil painting by Emmanuel Lansyer

Le Fort de Vanves, pendant la guerre de 1870

Emmanuel Lansyer

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's 'Chez le photographe' captures a lively scene in a photography studio.

Chez le photographe

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

Eugène Delacroix's 'Ghost of Hamlet's father' depicts the chilling apparition of Hamlet's father.

Ghost of Hamlet's father.

Eugène Delacroix

Les Barques À La Rochelle by Henri Le Sidaner, impressionism, depicting boats in a tranquil harbor scene

Les Barques À La Rochelle

Henri Le Sidaner

L’Hiver de 1879 a Paris by Félix Hilaire Buhot, genre scene depicting a winter street in Paris

L’Hiver de 1879 a Paris(The Winter of 1879 in Paris)

Félix Hilaire Buhot

Landscape of La Bièvre, ruelle des Gobelins by Alfred-Louis Bahuet, oil on canvas

La Bièvre, ruelle des Gobelins

Alfred-Louis Bahuet

A painting by William Bouguereau depicting a young woman in a serene landscape.

A Calling

William Bouguereau

Landscape with a home bathed in sunlight, oil painting by Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Maison dans un paysage

Pierre-Auguste Renoir