France Paintings

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

An der Pariser Seine by Paul Signac, oil on canvas depicting the Seine river with vibrant colors.

An der Pariser Seine

Paul Signac

Landscape with fields and a village by Victor Petit, oil painting

Ancien Fief De Fley (Nièvre)

Victor Petit

Alphonse Mucha's 'Repos de la nuit' showcases a serene night scene with flowing lines and soft colors.

Repos de la nuit

Alphonse Mucha

A couple strolls through a vibrant park in Arles, captured in Van Gogh's expressive brushwork.

Couple in the Park at Arles - The garden of the poet III

Vincent van Gogh

Jacques Callot's 'Luxuria (Lust)' explores themes of desire through intricate figures.

Luxuria (Lust)

Jacques Callot

A jockey prepares for a race in this lively painting by Toulouse-Lautrec.

The Jockey Going to the Post

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

A serene landscape painting by Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot depicting a rural scene.

Luzancy, le mur de la proprieté de M. Remy

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot

A solitary Breton farmhouse surrounded by rolling green hills under a deep blue sky.

The Isolated House

Paul Gauguin

Barberaz by Henri Rivière, watercolor on paper depicting vibrant swirls and colors

Barberaz

Henri Rivière

Peasants carrying a newborn calf, oil on canvas by Jean François Millet

Peasants Bringing Home a Calf Born in the Fields

Jean-François Millet

A young lady elegantly dressed, holding a pug dog with a gentle smile.

A young lady holding a pug dog

François Boucher

A sunlit garden wall divides two lush plots, capturing a quiet moment of daily life.

Party Wall

Paul Gauguin

Portrait of Hortense Fiquet by Paul Cézanne in a red dress.

Madame Cézanne (Hortense Fiquet, 1850–1922) in a Red Dress

Paul Cézanne

A dramatic scene of soldiers in battle, showcasing their bravery and struggle.

Combat for the Colors

Jean-Baptiste Édouard Detaille

The Arras Belfry by Fernand Sabatté, oil painting depicting a historic tower

The Arras Belfry (1916)

Fernand Sabatté

Eugène Delacroix's 'Crucifixion' captures the raw emotion of Christ's death.

Crucifixion

Eugène Delacroix

A lively outdoor breakfast scene with elegantly dressed figures feasting at a table under the sky.

Hunt Breakfast

Jean-François de Troy

Esther, draped in silks, faints as the king extends his scepter in a moment of tension.

Esther vanishing. In seeking to save the Jews from extermination, Esther violated the ban of entering into the Royal Palace. She faints. The king puts his scepter on the breast of his wife as sign of absolution.

Jean-François de Troy

A woman crocheting in a sunlit garden, surrounded by lush greenery.

Lydia Crocheting in the Garden at Marly

Mary Cassatt

A peasant girl wearing a straw hat in a rural setting.

A Peasant Girl in a Straw Hat

Camille Pissarro

Maximilien Luce's 'Plage a Mericourt' captures a vibrant coastal scene.

Plage a Mericourt

Maximilien Luce

This artwork features two sketches by Narcisse-Virgile Diaz de La Peña.

Deux esquisses pour des compositions

Narcisse-Virgile Diaz de La Peña

Paul Cézanne's 'Madame Cézanne In A Yellow Armchair' features a seated woman in a vibrant yellow chair.

Madame Cézanne In A Yellow Armchair

Paul Cézanne

A young woman with blonde hair holding a rose, lost in thought.

Blonde Girl with a Rose

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A young woman reclining on her stomach, showcasing the soft light and luxurious fabrics.

Lying girl ( Miss O' Myrphy )

François Boucher

Portrait of Louis Roy by Paul Gauguin, depicting a young French engineer in a tropical setting.

Portrait of Louis Roy

Paul Gauguin

A view of the Bosphorus with Hagia Sophia, oil on canvas by Henri Duvieux

A view of the Bosphorus with Hagia Sophia, Constantinople

Henri Duvieux

A depiction of Paul Gauguin's children in a modest interior, reflecting a moment of contemplation.

The Artist's Children, Impasse Malherne

Paul Gauguin

A portrait of a Parisian lady by Édouard Manet.

A Parisian Lady

Édouard Manet

Genre scene depicting a café at night by Eugène Galien-Laloue, oil painting

Place Clichy

Eugène Galien-Laloue

Amedeo Modigliani's 'Portrait of Paul Guillaume' features a seated man with an elongated face and stylized features.

Portrait of Paul Guillaume

Amedeo Modigliani

Landscape of Saint-Valéry-Sur-Somme, oil on canvas by Eugène Boudin

Saint-Valéry-Sur-Somme. L’embouchure De La Somme

Eugène Boudin

A portrait of Renoir's family, showcasing warmth and intimacy.

The Artist's Family (La Famille de l'artiste)

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A young boy named Jean, deeply focused on drawing, illuminated by soft sunlight in a domestic setting.

The Artist's Son, Jean, Drawing

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A landscape painting by Armand Guillaumin showcasing vibrant colors and natural scenery.

Crozant

Armand Guillaumin

Boat on a beach, oil on canvas by François Bonvin, featuring waves and a tranquil landscape.

Boat on a Beach, Le Tréport

François Bonvin

A captivating painting depicting a sorceress surrounded by mystical elements.

L’Envoûteuse (The Sorceress)

Hugues Merle

Ruines Romaines by Hubert Robert, oil painting depicting ancient ruins surrounded by lush greenery.

Ruines Romaines

Hubert Robert

A portrait of the artist's wife and Emilie Von Etter on a balcony in Cannes.

The Artist’s Wife And Emilie Von Etter On The Balcony In Cannes

Albert Edelfelt

Odilon Redon's 'Butterflies' features a vibrant display of colorful butterflies.

Butterflies

Odilon Redon

A captivating portrait of an Arab man draped in linen.

Arab with a Linen

Isidore Pils

A detailed depiction of a military scene from the Battle of Champigny.

Une L’offensive Militaire; A Study For The Panorama Of The Battle Of Champigny

Jean-Baptiste Édouard Detaille

A vibrant poster promoting travel to Brittany, showcasing its scenic beauty.

Ne voyagez pas en Bretagne sans le Guide Conty Bretagne Ouest

Jules Chéret

A dramatic scene of Cossacks being attacked during Napoleon's campaign.

Cossacks Attacked By The Guard Of Honor During Napoleon’s Russian Campaign

Jean-Baptiste Édouard Detaille

Eugène Delacroix's 'Macbeth Consulting the Witches' captures a pivotal moment from Shakespeare's play.

Macbeth Consulting the Witches

Eugène Delacroix

A seated nude woman wringing water from her hair, captured in a moment of intimacy.

Seated Nude Woman Drying Her Hair

Edgar Degas

A vibrant depiction of a dancer in traditional attire by Alexandre Jacovleff.

Danseuse Makere (Bambili)

Alexandre Jacovleff

Henri Matisse's 'Danseuses acrobate Pl.11' features vibrant colors and dynamic figures.

Danseuses acrobate Pl.11

Henri Matisse

A depiction of poverty in a crowded poor-house, showcasing the struggles of its inhabitants.

A Poor-House

Gustave Doré

A depiction of bathers in a natural setting by Paul Cézanne.

The Bathers

Paul Cézanne

Portrait of Madame Alphonse Daudet by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, showcasing her thoughtful expression.

Madame Alphonse Daudet

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

The Artist’s Garden at Saint-Clair, oil on canvas by Henri-Edmond Cross

The Artist’s Garden at Saint-Clair

Henri-Edmond Cross

A vibrant painting by Pierre Bonnard depicting intimate moments of love.

Notes sur l’amour Pl 01

Pierre Bonnard

Henri Matisse's 'Danseuses acrobate Pl.06' features vibrant colors and dynamic figures.

Danseuses acrobate Pl.06

Henri Matisse

Paul Gauguin's 'Be Be (The Nativity)' depicts a Polynesian nativity scene with vibrant colors.

Be Be (The Nativity)

Paul Gauguin

Landscape with a Herdsman and Goats, oil on canvas by Gaspard Dughet

Landscape with a Herdsman and Goats

Gaspard Dughet

Portrait of Madame Alexandre Lethière and her daughter Letizia by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres.

Madame Alexandre Lethière and Her Daughter Letizia

Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres

Paul Cézanne's 'Madame Cézanne in a Yellow Chair' captures the essence of his wife in a vibrant setting.

Madame Cézanne in a Yellow Chair

Paul Cézanne

Raoul Dufy's painting 'Régates à Cowes' captures a lively sailing scene.

Régates à Cowes

Raoul Dufy

A portrait of Madame Cézanne seated in a red armchair, showcasing the artist's unique brushwork.

Madame Cézanne in a Red Armchair

Paul Cézanne

This painting depicts Madame Cézanne in a striking blue dress.

Madame Cézanne in Blue

Paul Cézanne

A woman in a fur coat gazes directly at the viewer, embodying elegance and mystery.

Dame im Pelz

Édouard Manet

Portrait of a woman in a red dress seated in a high-backed chair, gazing away from the viewer.

Madame Cézanne in a Red Dress

Paul Cézanne

This painting features two famous Parisian artists in a detailed portrait.

Deux Artistes Célèbres de Paris

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Falaise by Emile Othon Friesz, oil on canvas depicting colorful cliffs and sky.

Falaise

Emile Othon Friesz

William Bouguereau's 'Equality Before Death' presents a poignant allegory of mortality.

Equality Before Death

William Bouguereau

Figurative oil painting by Paul Gauguin showing a boy holding a goose

Petit Breton À L’oie

Paul Gauguin

Genre scene of a market with vendors, oil on canvas by Eugène Isabey

Intérieur d’un Port (Waterfront Market)

Eugène Isabey

A view of the Doge’s Palace at sunset, oil on canvas by Henri Duvieux

A view of the Doge’s Palace at sunset

Henri Duvieux

A painting depicting the Pointe du Petit Ailly under gray weather, showcasing soft cliffs and muted tones.

The Pointe du Petit Ailly in Gray Weather

Claude Monet

Interior of a cloister with a sarcophagus, oil on canvas by François-Marius Granet

Interior of cloister with a sarcophagus

François-Marius Granet

Portrait of Madame Clémentine Valensi Stora by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, showcasing her beauty and cultural identity.

Madame Clémentine Valensi Stora

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A portrait of Madame Frigot by Jean-François Millet.

Madame Frigot

Jean-François Millet

Landscape with poplar trees and green grass, oil painting by Paul Sérusier

Pins Et Peupliers Dans Un Pré

Paul Sérusier

Portrait of Madame Désiré Raoul-Rochette by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres.

Madame Désiré Raoul-Rochette

Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres

Aline Charigot, Renoir's wife, poses with a small dog in a warm and intimate portrait.

Madame Renoir au chien by Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Landscape oil painting by François-Auguste Ravier depicting serene nature and soft clouds.

Étude de paysage

François-Auguste Ravier

Portrait of Madame Edmond Cavé by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres.

Madame Edmond Cavé (Marie-Élisabeth Blavot, born 1810)

Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres

Vibrant landscape of La Place De La Basse, oil on canvas by Gustave Loiseau

La Place De La Basse, Vielle Tour Et Le Marché De La Place, Rue De L’épicerie

Gustave Loiseau

Landscape of La rue au Clair de Lune, oil painting by Henri Le Sidaner

La rue au Clair de Lune, Villefranche-sur-mer

Henri Le Sidaner

Portrait of Madame Ingres, née Madeleine Chapelle, seated in a simple interior.

Madame Ingres, née Madeleine Chapelle

Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres

Honoré Daumier's 'Estancelin' captures a moment of everyday life.

Estancelin

Honoré Daumier

A study of women's heads by William Bouguereau.

Ètude de tètes de femmes

William Bouguereau

Portrait of a woman wearing a green hat, painted by Paul Cézanne.

Madame Cézanne with Green Hat (Madame Cézanne au chapeau vert)

Paul Cézanne

A study of women's heads by Renoir showcasing his Impressionist style.

Études (têtes de femmes)

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Thalia, Muse of Comedy, parting a blue curtain, holding a comic mask, inviting the viewer into her theatrical world.

Thalia, Muse of Comedy

Jean-Marc Nattier

Monte Pincio, Rome by Jean Baptiste Camille Corot, oil on canvas depicting trees and a pathway.

Monte Pincio, Rome

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot

A kneeling woman in a serene setting, painted by Isidore Pils.

Kneeling Woman

Isidore Pils

A young woman in a pale satin gown with floral garlands holds a green parrot on her left hand while a small dog rests on her skirt in a leafy landscape.

Portrait de Mathilde de Canisy, marquise d'Antin

Jean-Marc Nattier

A seated female figure in a lush landscape by Camille Pissarro.

Female Figure Seated in a Landscape

Camille Pissarro