France Paintings

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

A still life painting featuring oysters and lemons by Gustave Loiseau.

Huîtres et citrons

Gustave Loiseau

A dense bouquet of overlapping red, pink, white, and pale flowers with green leaves and a wicker basket on a gray surface against a shadowy brown background.

Spring Flowers

Claude Monet

Alphonse Mucha's 'Seated Woman' showcases the elegance of Art Nouveau design.

Seated Woman, plate no. 48 from Documents Décoratifs

Alphonse Mucha

Two Tahitian women resting beneath a tree in a lush landscape.

Idyll in Tahiti

Paul Gauguin

A portrait of a red-haired girl with a pale face and almond-shaped eyes, painted by Amedeo Modigliani.

Red-Haired Girl

Amedeo Modigliani

Edvard Munch's 'Night in Saint-Cloud' captures a serene night landscape.

Night in Saint-Cloud

Edvard Munch

Henri Rivière's 'De la Rochechouart' captures a serene landscape with vibrant colors.

De la Rochechouart

Henri Rivière

Jean-François Millet's 'Seaweed Gatherers' depicts laborers collecting seaweed on a beach.

Seaweed Gatherers

Jean-François Millet

A portrait of a young woman holding a yellow rose, showcasing the elegance of Art Nouveau style.

Fille a la Rose Jaune

Emile Vernon

Femme sur un chemin à Epinay-sur-Orge by Armand Guillaumin, oil painting of a woman walking on a path.

Femme sur un chemin à Epinay-sur-Orge

Armand Guillaumin

A still life painting featuring a jar of apricots by Jean Siméon Chardin.

Jar of Apricots

Jean Siméon Chardin

Coastal landscape oil painting by Eugene Robert featuring horizon, sky, and water.

A Coastal Landscape in the South of France

Eugene Robert

An elderly man in a golden yellow cloak writes in a book beside an eagle and classical ruins with a river and distant city in the background.

Landscape with Saint John on Patmos

Nicolas Poussin

Femme dans un hamac by Gustave Courbet, oil on canvas, depicting a woman reclining in a hammock.

Femme dans un hamac

Gustave Courbet

A solitary figure walks along a rain-slicked Paris street illuminated by glowing streetlamps.

Parisergata

Nils Dardel

Springtime by Théodore Rousseau, oil on canvas depicting a vibrant spring landscape.

Springtime

Théodore Rousseau

A serene landscape painting by Corot depicting the Seine River.

Seine Landscape near Chatou

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot

L’esplanade des Invalides by Stanislas Lépine, oil painting depicting figures and architecture.

L’esplanade des Invalides

Stanislas Lépine

Lakeside Castle by Louis Marvy, oil painting depicting a castle at twilight reflecting on water

Lakeside castle (Joseph Mallord William Turner)

Louis Marvy

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's 'Pessima' captures the essence of nightlife.

Pessima

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

Self Portrait as Ravenswood by Eugène Delacroix, depicting the artist as a tragic literary character.

Self Portrait as Ravenswood

Eugène Delacroix

A touching portrayal of a mother and child by Alexandre Jacovleff.

Mother And Child

Alexandre Jacovleff

An artist sketches in a bustling Parisian café, capturing the lively atmosphere of the scene.

In paris. A café artist

Charles Dana Gibson

L’Ancien cimetière Saint-André, oil on canvas by Frédéric Houbron showing weathered tombstones.

L’Ancien cimetière Saint-André, 13 rue Suger. 6ème arrondissement

Frédéric Houbron

Landscape depicting a ravine with foliage by Jean-Joseph-Xavier Bidauld, oil painting

View Of The Ravine At San Cosimato

Jean-Joseph-Xavier Bidauld

Coastal landscape at sunset, oil on canvas by Paul Signac

Les Sables d’ Olonne

Paul Signac

Oil painting by Eugène Boudin depicting low tide at Deauville

Deauville, marée basse

Eugène Boudin

A vibrant still life painting featuring colorful flowers.

Fleurs

Louis Valtat

Landscape of mountains and village farmhouses by Jules-Ferdinand Jacquemart, 1875, oil painting

Landhuizen aan de voet van de bergen, hooggebergte in het verschiet, La Turbie

Jules-Ferdinand Jacquemart

A woman playing piano in a domestic setting, showcasing Manet's Realist style.

Femme Au Piano

Édouard Manet

Landscape by Edmond Barbarroux, modernism, depicting soft hills under a muted sky

Landscape

Edmond Barbarroux

A Capriccio With The Pyramid Of Cestius, oil on canvas by Hubert Robert, depicting travelers in a landscape.

A Capriccio With The Pyramid Of Cestius And Travellers In An Italianate Landscape

Hubert Robert

A shepherd and shepherdess resting under a tree with a lamb at their feet.

Shepherd and Shepherdess Reposing

François Boucher

A painting by Odilon Redon depicting a ship on the beach.

Ship at the beach

Odilon Redon

Jules Chéret's 'Invitation card (before letters)' showcases vibrant colors and elegant design.

Invitation card (before letters).

Jules Chéret

Landscape by Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, oil on canvas depicting hills and light.

Landscape

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot

Sunset over water, oil on canvas by Eugène Delacroix

Sunset

Eugène Delacroix

Landscape by Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, oil painting depicting lush green foliage.

Landscape

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot

Honoré Daumier's 'Ménélas vainqueur' captures a historical moment with vivid detail.

Ménélas vainqueur

Honoré Daumier

A Caravan in the Desert by Narcisse Berchère, oil on canvas depicting camels in a desert landscape.

A Caravan in the Desert

Narcisse Berchère

A painting depicting a young woman teaching a child to sing.

la lecon de chant

Delphin Enjolras

A vibrant still life painting featuring a bouquet of flowers.

Bouquet de fleurs

Louis Valtat

A caravan traversing a desert landscape, oil on canvas by Paul Pascal

A caravan in the desert

Paul Pascal

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's 'Woman before a Mirror' captures a woman gazing at her reflection.

Woman before a Mirror

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

A café-concert singer mid-performance with a raised gloved hand.

Singer with a Glove

Edgar Degas

A depiction of Louis XIII assuming royal authority, surrounded by allegorical figures.

The Majority of Louis XIII, 20 October

Peter Paul Rubens

Landscape by Eugène Clary, impressionism, depicting a twilight sky and wildflowers.

Landscape

Eugène Clary

A portrait of a man by William Bouguereau, showcasing his realistic style.

Portrait de M. X

William Bouguereau

Landscape at Le Pouldu by Paul Gauguin, oil on canvas depicting hills, water, and sky.

Landscape at Le Pouldu

Paul Gauguin

Oil painting by Auguste Boulard, the Elder depicting a woman and child in tender embrace.

Woman and Child (Silence)

Auguste Boulard, the Elder

Landscape by Maximilien Luce, oil on canvas showing a serene scene with vibrant greens and blues.

Landscape

Maximilien Luce

La Seine by Félix Ziem, oil on canvas depicting a tranquil river landscape

La Seine

Félix Ziem

Dutch Ships in a Storm, oil painting by Eugène Isabey depicting turbulent sea and dark clouds.

Dutch Ships in a Storm

Eugène Isabey

Eugène Delacroix's 'Military Hospital' depicts a poignant scene of medical care during wartime.

Military Hospital

Eugène Delacroix

Landscape by Théodule Ribot, oil painting of a tranquil grove of trees and a serene sky.

Landscape

Théodule Ribot

A depiction of hunting and fishing activities by Honoré Daumier.

Hunting and fishing Pl.02

Honoré Daumier

Renoir's 'Near the Lake' captures a serene landscape with vibrant colors.

Near the Lake

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A vibrant poster by Jules Chéret showcasing the elegance of a waltz in Spain.

Espana Suite de valses

Jules Chéret

The Roman Theater at Taormina, oil painting by Louise-Joséphine Sarazin de Belmont

The Roman Theater at Taormina

Louise-Joséphine Sarazin de Belmont

A snowy road in Honfleur with a wooden cart, painted by Claude Monet.

A Cart on the Snowy Road at Honfleur

Claude Monet

This painting features a medallion portrait of Claude Renoir by Pierre-Auguste Renoir.

Claude Renoir en médaillon

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A depiction of Japanese water-carriers by Alexandre Jacovleff.

Japanese Water-Carriers

Alexandre Jacovleff

Amedeo Modigliani's 'Monsieur Deleu' features a distinctive elongated figure with a serene expression.

Monsieur Deleu

Amedeo Modigliani

Marine scene of the shoreline and sea by Pierre-Eugène Montézin, oil painting

La promenade des Anglais, Nice

Pierre-Eugène Montézin

Landscape by Georges Michel, oil painting depicting a serene horizon with soft hues.

Landscape

Georges Michel

A Cascade in the Mountains, oil on canvas by Henri-Joseph Harpignies

A Cascade in the Mountains

Henri-Joseph Harpignies

A vibrant depiction of a zoological garden scene by Jules Chéret.

Jardin zoologique d’acclimatation Indiens Galibis. Chemins de fer de l’Ouest (Porte Maillot)

Jules Chéret

Two girls by a fountain in Saint-Tropez, oil painting by Henri Lebasque

Saint-Tropez, deux jeunes filles à la fontaine

Henri Lebasque

A serene landscape painting depicting a calm river under a pale sky with grazing cattle.

Landscape with a Calm (Un Tem[p]s calme et serein)

Nicolas Poussin

A powerful depiction of the moment Jesus is pierced by a lance, showcasing dramatic emotion.

Jesus Is Pierced by a Lance

Jacques Callot

A painting depicting a young Breton woman and a kneeling girl.

Jeune bretonne au pot vermillon et fillette agenouillée

Paul Sérusier

L’Allier à Pont-du-Château by Albert Lebourg, impressionism, landscape painting

L’Allier à Pont-du-Château

Albert Lebourg

Edgar Degas's painting depicting the legendary meeting of Alexander the Great and Bucephalus.

Alexander and Bucephalus

Edgar Degas

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's 'Cheval et singe dresses' features a horse and a dressed monkey.

Cheval et singe dresses

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

Landscape along a Country Road by Charles François Daubigny, oil on canvas

Landscape along a Country Road

Charles François Daubigny

A young girl holding a cat, showcasing the charm of everyday life.

Jeune fille au chat

Victor Gabriel Gilbert

A still life painting featuring a brioche and other objects.

The Brioche

Édouard Manet

A study of a young girl from La Rochelle by William Bouguereau.

Jeune fille de la rochelle (study for le gué)

William Bouguereau

La Seine À Bougival by Alfred Sisley, oil painting of a tranquil river landscape.

La Seine À Bougival

Alfred Sisley

Édouard Manet's 'Jeune Fille En Déshabillé' captures a young girl in a state of undress, showcasing the artist's skill in realism.

Jeune Fille En Déshabillé

Édouard Manet

This painting depicts Rachel Félix as Melpomene, the muse of tragedy.

Sketch for the portrait of Rachel Félix (1821–1858) as Melpomene, muse of tragedy

Jean-Léon Gérôme

A historical painting depicting an Osage delegation in Paris.

Osage delegation in Paris

Horace Vernet

A painting depicting an Arab man in a moment of prayer.

Arab Standing in Prayer

Jean-Léon Gérôme

Landscape at Les Pâtis, Pontoise by Camille Pissarro, depicting rolling hills in pastel colors

Landscape at Les Pâtis,Pontoise

Camille Pissarro

A vibrant depiction of jockeys in action, showcasing Raoul Dufy's energetic style.

Jockeys

Raoul Dufy

Henri Rivière's 'Jogoli' captures a serene moment in a stylized landscape.

Jogoli

Henri Rivière

A sketch by Eugène Delacroix depicting Algerian men in traditional attire.

Sketches of Algerian Men

Eugène Delacroix

Paul Sérusier's 'Mulâtres' captures a vibrant scene of figures in a lush landscape.

Mulâtres

Paul Sérusier

A serene portrait of a woman in repose, showcasing soft colors and delicate features.

Sleeping beauty

Jean-Jacques Henner

A portrait of a man by Gustave Vanaise, showcasing detailed facial features.

Head of a man

Gustave Vanaise