France Paintings

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

A serene depiction of a girl with a goat by a stream in a forest.

Lormes Goat-Girl, Sitting Beside a Stream in a Forest

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot

Abstract design featuring leaf and feather shapes by George Auriol

Abstract design based on leaf and feather shapes

George Auriol

Edvard Munch's painting 'Stéphane Mallarmé' captures the essence of the French poet.

Stéphane Mallarmé

Edvard Munch

Eurydice in a delicate pose, oil on canvas by Jean Baptiste Camille Corot

Wounded Eurydice

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot

A vibrant courtyard scene painted by Vincent van Gogh, showcasing colorful flowers and a sunny atmosphere.

The Courtyard of the Hospital at Arles

Vincent van Gogh

Eugène Delacroix's painting 'Hésiode Et La Muse' captures a moment of inspiration.

Hésiode Et La Muse

Eugène Delacroix

Abstract design based on leaves, ink on paper by Maurice Pillard Verneuil

Abstract design based on leaves

Maurice Pillard Verneuil

A bronze statue of Louis XIV by Giovanni Boldini.

A Bronze Statue Of Louis XIV

Giovanni Boldini

A painting depicting the juxtaposition of life and death, featuring a nude woman and a shadowy figure.

Life and Death

Paul Gauguin

Rococo historical oil painting by Adolphe Joseph Thomas Monticelli featuring ornate costumes

Persons in Louis XV Costumes

Adolphe Monticelli

A man in white robes reclines on a red-draped bed with golden elephant heads, surrounded by scattered treasures and figures amid turmoil.

Death of Sardanapalus

Eugène Delacroix

A vibrant meadow filled with yellow flowers under a bright sky.

Meadow with yellow flowers

Vincent van Gogh

Abstract design with organic shapes by Maurice Pillard Verneuil, medium unknown

Abstract design based on leaves and organic shapes

Maurice Pillard Verneuil

A portrait of a man by Gustave Vanaise.

Portrait of a Man

Gustave Vanaise

Henri Matisse's 'The Cowboy' features a vibrant portrayal of a cowboy in a dynamic pose.

The cowboy

Henri Matisse

Cézanne's 'Medea, after Delacroix' depicts the tragic moment of Medea before committing an unthinkable act.

Medea, after Delacroix

Paul Cézanne

Henri Rivière's 'Courcelle' features a serene landscape with a focus on nature.

Courcelle

Henri Rivière

This painting depicts a historical scene featuring Emperor Napoleon III and the Empress in Algeria.

Study for ‘Visit of the Emperor Napoleon III and the Empress to Algeria’

Isidore Pils

Abstract design featuring leaves and trumpet-shaped flowers, by George Auriol

Abstract design based on leaves and trumpet-shaped flowers

George Auriol

Abstract design with leaves and organic shapes, ink on paper by George Auriol

Abstract design based on leaves and organic shapes

George Auriol

A stormy sea evening oil painting by François Louis Thomas Francia, depicting turbulent waves and dark clouds.

A Stormy Sea, Evening

François Louis Thomas Francia

A portrait depicting two mothers with a child, showcasing emotional connection.

Les deux mères d’Henri par Jules de Gastyne

Antoine Calbet

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's 'Débauché' captures a lively scene of nightlife.

Débauché

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

Amedeo Modigliani's painting 'A Man' features a stylized portrait of a male figure.

A Man

Amedeo Modigliani

A vibrant depiction of meadows in Giverny, showcasing wildflowers and grasses under a soft blue sky.

Meadows at Giverny

Claude Monet

A captivating portrait of a Turkish woman by Hugues Merle.

A Turkish Beauty

Hugues Merle

A depiction of hunting and fishing activities by Honoré Daumier.

Hunting and fishing Pl.15

Honoré Daumier

Paul Gauguin's painting features a Tahitian woman surrounded by symbolic elements.

The Ancestors of Tehamana OR Tehamana Has Many Parents (Merahi metua no Tehamana)

Paul Gauguin

Charles-Antoine Coypel's 'Medea' depicts a dramatic moment from mythology.

Medea

Charles-Antoine Coypel

A vibrant scene of a croquet party on a sunlit lawn, featuring elegantly dressed men and women engaged in the game.

The Croquet Party

Édouard Manet

A deer stands gracefully in a lush forest setting.

Deer in the Forest

Gustave Courbet

Abstract design with leaves and arabesques, ink on paper by George Auriol

Abstract design based on leaves and arabesques

George Auriol

A serene depiction of boats moored on shimmering water by Claude Monet.

Boote

Claude Monet

Abstract design with arabesques and leaves by Maurice Pillard Verneuil, ink on paper

Abstract design based on leaves and arabesques

Maurice Pillard Verneuil

Mediterranean port at sunset, fisherman in foreground, oil painting by Claude-Joseph Vernet

Mediterranean port at sunset, with a fisherman in the foreground

Claude-Joseph Vernet

A still life painting featuring bottles and peaches by Paul Cézanne.

Bottles and Peaches

Paul Cézanne

Landscape with ruins and the statue of Marcus Aurelius, oil on canvas by Hubert Robert

Landscape with ruins and the statue of Marcus Aurelius

Hubert Robert

Still Life With Profile Of Laval

Paul Gauguin

A charming portrait of a baby by Louis Valtat.

Le bébé

Louis Valtat

Paul Gauguin's self-portrait features vibrant colors and a layered composition.

Self-portrait with portrait of Bernard, ‘Les Misérables’

Paul Gauguin

Abstract botanical design in watercolor by George Auriol

Abstract design based on leaves, grass, and flowers

George Auriol

A vibrant depiction of rural life under the sun.

Dépiquage au soleil

Raoul Dufy

A painting depicting a curious little girl, showcasing the charm of childhood.

The Curious Little Girl

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot

Abstract design featuring flowers and pinecones by Maurice Pillard Verneuil, unknown medium

Abstract design based on flowers and pinecones

Maurice Pillard Verneuil

Oil painting by Jean-Baptiste Pillement depicting fishermen by the sea with large rocks.

Meeresbucht mit großen Felsen rechts und Fischern

Jean-Baptiste Pillement

The Customs House at Varengeville by Claude Monet, oil on canvas depicting cliffs and sunlight.

The Customs House at Varengeville

Claude Monet

Abstract design with arabesques and leaves by Maurice Pillard Verneuil, medium unknown.

Abstract design based on leaves and arabesques

Maurice Pillard Verneuil

Abstract design by George Auriol featuring organic shapes, unknown medium.

Abstract design based on organic shapes

George Auriol

A colorful theatre programme card by Jules Chéret showcasing Art Nouveau design.

Theatre programme card from

Jules Chéret

A serene river landscape featuring a crumbling stone bridge and ancient ruins.

River Landscape with Ruin and Bridge

François Boucher

Two Tahitian women seated on a beach, captured in warm ochres and deep greens.

Two Nudes on a Tahitian Beach

Paul Gauguin

A depiction of artists preparing for an exhibition, showcasing camaraderie and hard work.

The last week before the opening of Salon painting. Chorus. Courage, to work, friends are always there!

Honoré Daumier

A charming portrait of a young girl by William Bouguereau.

Une petite fille

William Bouguereau

A drawing by William Bouguereau showcasing intricate details and a classical style.

Dessin exècute pour l’hotel Pereire

William Bouguereau

Cottage in a stormy landscape, oil on canvas by Jules Dupré

The Cottage by the Roadside, Stormy Sky

Jules Dupré

Horace Vernet's painting depicts the apotheosis of Napoleon at his tomb in Sainte-Helene.

The Tomb Of Napoleon In Sainte-Helene Or The Apotheosis Of Napoleon

Horace Vernet

A group of young women in white tutus rehearsing in a ballet studio, with a central dancer poised en pointe.

The Dancing Class

Edgar Degas

A depiction of hunting and fishing activities by Honoré Daumier.

Hunting and fishing Pl.03

Honoré Daumier

Portrait of Claude Renoir by Pierre-Auguste Renoir.

Portrait de Claude Renoir, fils de Pierre Renoir

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Jules Pascin's painting 'Hermine David s’habillant' captures a moment of intimate preparation.

Hermine David s’habillant

Jules Pascin

Landscape oil painting by Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot featuring a tranquil river at dawn.

Arleux-du-Nord⁠⁠—le bord des clairs

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot

Henri Fantin-Latour's 'Deux Baigneuses' features two bathers in a serene setting.

Deux Baigneuses

Henri Fantin-Latour

View of Castel Sant’Angelo in Rome, oil on canvas by Pierre-Antoine Demachy

View of the Castel Sant’Angelo in Rome

Pierre-Antoine Demachy

A painting depicting two Breton women by the Aulne River.

Deux bretonnes au bord de l’Aulne

Paul Sérusier

Abstract design with seahorses, fish, and lizards, watercolor by Maurice Pillard Verneuil

Abstract design based on seahorses, fish, lizards, tiny leaves.

Maurice Pillard Verneuil

Abstract design by George Auriol, featuring organic shapes in an unknown medium.

Abstract design based on organic shapes

George Auriol

Three cows standing in a grassy field, painted by Paul Gauguin in 1884.

Three Cows

Paul Gauguin

A painting depicting floating houses on a river, capturing reflections and ripples.

Maisons flottantes sur un fleuve (Houses Floating on a River)

Paul Cézanne

A vibrant still life painting featuring a bouquet of dahlias.

Bouquet de dahlias

Louis Valtat

Abstract design with peacock feathers, watercolor on paper by Maurice Pillard Verneuil

Abstract design based on peacock feathers.

Maurice Pillard Verneuil

Campement arabe by Narcisse Berchère, oil painting depicting a vibrant tent in a desert landscape.

Campement arabe

Narcisse Berchère

A dense forest scene with intertwining branches and dappled sunlight.

In the forest of Fontainebleau

Paul Cézanne

A vibrant still life featuring anemones and yellow daisies.

Vase décoré aux anémones et marguerites jaunes de savane

Louis Valtat

Paul Gauguin's 'The Washerwomen' depicts women engaged in laundry work.

The Washerwomen (Les laveuses)

Paul Gauguin

Raoul Dufy's 'Dans un intérieur morocain' showcases vibrant colors and lively forms.

Dans un intérieur morocain

Raoul Dufy

A vibrant landscape painting by Raoul Dufy showcasing bold colors and dynamic brushwork.

Marigny

Raoul Dufy

A vibrant still life of roses by Louis Valtat.

Roses

Louis Valtat

A landscape painting by Jean-François Millet depicting the Normandy countryside.

Normandy

Jean-François Millet

Raoul Dufy's 'Avant le départ, Ascot' captures a lively scene of horse racing.

Avant le départ, Ascot

Raoul Dufy

Leaving the Forest, Fontainebleau; Setting Sun by Théodore Rousseau, oil painting of a forest at sunset.

Leaving the Forest, Fontainebleau; Setting Sun

Théodore Rousseau

Paul Gauguin's 'The Yellow Christ' features a striking depiction of Christ against a vibrant yellow background.

The Yellow Christ

Paul Gauguin

Méricourt, La maison des éclusiers by Albert Marquet, oil painting of a house by the river at dawn.

Méricourt, La maison des éclusiers

Albert Marquet

A still life featuring a wooden tankard and a metal pitcher on a table.

Wood Tankard and Metal Pitcher

Paul Gauguin

Renoir's 'Standing Woman and Seated Woman in a Landscape' features two women in a vibrant outdoor setting.

Standing Woman and Seated Woman in a Landscape (Une femme debout et une femme assise dans un paysage)

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Final Study for 'Bathers at Asnières' by Georges Seurat, oil on panel depicting figures by the shore.

Final Study for "Bathers at Asnières"

Georges Seurat

A portrait of Jacques Bergeret as a child, painted by Pierre-Auguste Renoir in 1880.

Jacques Bergeret as a Child

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A serene riverside scene depicting leisure activities along the Seine.

Méricourt, un dimanche au bord de la Seine

Maximilien Luce

A vibrant depiction of acacia flowers in full bloom against a bright blue background.

Acacia in Flowers

Vincent van Gogh

A riverside village with houses reflecting in the water, painted by Paul Cézanne.

Village at the Water's Edge (Village au bord de l'eau)

Paul Cézanne

Portrait of Méry Laurent wearing a black hat, painted by Édouard Manet.

Méry Laurent in a Black Hat

Édouard Manet