France Paintings

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

Coup de canon à Venise, jour de fête by Félix Ziem, oil on canvas depicting a festive Venetian landscape.

Coup de canon à Venise, jour de fête

Félix Ziem

A mother and child depicted in a tender moment.

Laundress and Her Child (Aline and Pierre)

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A group of women harvesting in a golden field under a vast sky.

The harvest

Jules Breton

Figurative oil painting by Bernard d'Agescy depicting a woman reading in soft light.

Lady Reading the Letters of Heloise and Abelard

Bernard d'Agescy

Odilon Redon's 'Couverture – Frontispice' is a captivating illustration that embodies the Symbolist movement.

Couverture – Frontispice

Odilon Redon

Cranes watering at a pond, oil on canvas by Charles François Daubigny

Cranes watering at the edge of a pond

Charles François Daubigny

A depiction of Cupid fleeing a room, showcasing vibrant colors and dynamic figures.

Cupid Runs out the Door

Jean-Léon Gérôme

Christ washing the feet of his disciples, oil on panel by Nicolas Bertin

Christ Washing the Feet of His Disciples

Nicolas Bertin

A vibrant landscape painting by Paul Cézanne showcasing the beauty of the Midi region.

Paysage Du Midi

Paul Cézanne

William Bouguereau's 'Pieta' depicts a tender moment between Mary and Jesus.

Pieta

William Bouguereau

This artwork features a pharmaceutical product advertisement.

Cyto serum, sérum anti-asthmatique.

Laboratoires pharmaceutiques Corbière

Landscape of cliffs and sunset by Gustave Loiseau, Impressionism

Falaises En Normandie

Gustave Loiseau

A portrait of a young girl named Sara, painted by Alexandre Jacovleff.

Daboa, jeune fille Sara (Fort Archambault)

Alexandre Jacovleff

A drawing by Eugène Delacroix depicting armed riders and a figure on the ground.

Two Sketches; Armed Riders and Figure on the Ground

Eugène Delacroix

François Boucher's study of Danaë receiving the shower of gold, showcasing sensuality and mythological themes.

Danaë and the Shower of Gold. Study

François Boucher

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's 'Dans la glu' captures a lively scene of Parisian nightlife.

Dans la glu

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

Landscape oil painting by Alphonse Osbert depicting fields and a sunset

Dans les champs de Diélette (Manche)

Alphonse Osbert

Engraving by Jean-Jacques de Boissieu showing dancers and onlookers at a village celebration

Dansende landlieden en toeschouwers bij een dorp

Jean-Jacques de Boissieu

A depiction of Daphnis and Chloé in a pastoral setting.

Daphnis and Chloé (Le Printemps)

Jean-François Millet

A preparatory drawing by William Bouguereau for a concert hall ceiling.

Dessin pour le plafond de la Salle des concerts du Grand Thèatre de Bordeaux

William Bouguereau

Landscape of Miniéh (Haute Egypte) by Prosper Barbot, oil on canvas depicting a sunlit desert scene.

Miniéh (Haute Egypte), Minieh (Upper Egypt)

Prosper Barbot

A study of an Indian figure by Eugène Delacroix.

Two Studies of a Standing Indian from Calcutta

Eugène Delacroix

William Bouguereau's 'Les enfants endormis' depicts two sleeping children in a serene setting.

Les enfants endormis

William Bouguereau

Interior scene of a tavern with warm light by Jean-Charles Contel, oil painting

L’Auberge du Compas d’or

Jean-Charles Contel

Two young girls play the piano in a bright and lively interior.

Two Young Girls at the Piano

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A close-up view of a bouquet of cream, pink, and red roses tightly arranged in a rounded green vase on a brown surface with scattered petals and leaves.

Roses in a Vase

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Drapery Study for a Bishop by Isidore Pils showcases intricate fabric folds.

Drapery Study for a Bishop

Isidore Pils

Landscape with a factory by a river at dawn, oil painting by Camille Pissarro

Usine À Saint-Ouen-L’aumône, La Crue De L’oise

Camille Pissarro

Cows at a watering trough, oil painting by Henry Moret

Vaches à l’abreuvoir

Henry Moret

Two young women picking grapes in a vineyard in northern France.

Two Young Women Picking Grapes

Jules Breton

Landscape with cows under oak trees, oil painting by Théodore Rousseau

Vaches Sous Un Groupe De Chênes, Apremont

Théodore Rousseau

Landscape oil painting by Paul Lecomte featuring a sunset over water with two trees

Barque au soleil couchant, deux grands arbres à droite

Paul Lecomte

Two young women are depicted picking grapes in a sunlit vineyard.

Two Young Women Picking Grapes (Study For The Vintage At Château Lagrange)

Jules Breton

Etching by Henri-Charles Guérard depicting a bastion covered in snow

Un bastion, effet de neige

Henri-Charles Guérard

A family portrait depicting a headhunter, showcasing the unique cultural elements.

The Headhunter and His Family

Odilon Redon

A study of hands by Narcisse-Virgile Diaz de La Peña showcasing intricate details.

Etude de mains

Narcisse-Virgile Diaz de La Peña

Degas's depiction of the martyr Joseph Bara captures his vulnerability and sacrifice.

Degas - The Death of Joseph Bara after David

Edgar Degas

Démolition de la prison Mazas by Frédéric Houbron, depicting a prison facade in an unknown medium.

Démolition de la prison Mazas, 23, 25 boulevard Diderot (ancien boulevard Mazas)

Frédéric Houbron

An Englishman awkwardly observes the lively scene at Mabille, highlighting cultural contrasts.

An Englishman at Mabille

Gustave Doré

Demolition of the Château of Meudon, oil painting by Hubert Robert

Demolition of the Château of Meudon

Hubert Robert

A detailed study of a dead horse, showcasing its anatomy with precision and realism.

Study of a Dead Horse

Théodore Géricault

A vibrant depiction of a flower vendor on the Pont des Arts in Paris.

The Flower Vendor On The Pont Des Arts, Paris

Victor Gabriel Gilbert

This painting depicts a chef, Monsieur Paul, in a kitchen setting.

Der Koch (Le Père Paul) Monsieur Paul

Claude Monet

Design for a triumphal arch, ink on paper by Charles de Wailly

Design for a Triumphal Arch for the Gardens at Chateau d’Enghien, Belgium

Charles de Wailly

Twilight landscape with water, oil on canvas by Maxime Maufra

Dernières lueurs du jour (Morgat)

Maxime Maufra

A portrait of Julie Manet, showcasing her youthful innocence.

Julie Manet at fifteen months

Édouard Manet

Genre scene depicting two women in dresses among green fields, Ker-Xavier Roussel, oil painting

Femmes dans la campagne

Ker-Xavier Roussel

Two conical wheat stacks rise from a snow-covered field beneath a colorful sunset sky with purplish hills in the background.

Stacks of Wheat (Sunset, Snow Effect)

Claude Monet

A charming painting of two women in a lush garden setting.

Deux femmes

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

La Grande Maison De La Combe À Labastide-Du-Vert En Été by Henri Martin, oil on canvas depicting a lush summer landscape.

La Grande Maison De La Combe À Labastide-Du-Vert En Été

Henri Martin

Two women enjoy a sunny day in a garden filled with vibrant flowers.

Deux femmes dans le jardin de Cagnes

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A vibrant wheat field with a house under a dynamic sky, painted by Vincent van Gogh.

Wheat Field at Auvers with House

Vincent van Gogh

Two women in a boat surrounded by water and greenery.

Deux femmes en barque

Claude Monet

Marine scene with ocean and horizon by Ker-Xavier Roussel, oil painting

Devant la mer (Varengeville)

Ker-Xavier Roussel

Oil painting by Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot depicting hills and a tranquil lake

Le Vallon des Chevres (Souvenir du Lac de Garde)

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot

Village provençal by Victor Charreton, impressionism, depicting a serene French village in soft pastels.

Village provençal

Victor Charreton

A depiction of women bathing in a forest setting.

Baigneuses dans la forêt

Gustave Courbet

A young woman gazes at a bird perched on her finger, captured in a moment of quiet fascination.

Woman looking at a bird

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Architecture scene of Maison de Victor Hugo, oil on canvas by Paul Madeline

Maison de Victor Hugo, rue Notre-Dame-des-Champs

Paul Madeline

A vibrant depiction of a seaside scene with people enjoying the beach.

Bains de mer de Paramé (Bretagne), Grand Hôtel, ouverture de la saison le 20 juin

Jules Chéret

Port de Collioure le 14 juillet, séchage des filets sur la grève by Henri Martin, oil painting

Port de Collioure le 14 juillet, séchage des filets sur la grève

Henri Martin

A vibrant landscape painting depicting the banks of the Seine with the Pont de Clichy in the background.

Banks of the Seine with the Pont de Clichy

Vincent van Gogh

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's lithograph of May Belfort captures the vibrant spirit of Parisian nightlife.

May Belfort, Title page for ‘Treize Lithographies’

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

A woman playing a guitar, captured in a moment of music-making.

Woman Playing a Guitar

Simon Vouet

Architectural detail of Porte d’entrée du 11 rue Servandoni by Jules-Adolphe Chauvet, oil painting

Porte d’entrée du 11 rue Servandoni, 6ème arrondissement

Jules-Adolphe Chauvet

A portrait of Caroline Rémy by Pierre-Auguste Renoir.

Caroline Rémy

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A solitary horse stands alert in a rugged landscape, embodying freedom and restlessness.

Horse in a Landscape

Eugène Delacroix

Portrait of Ambroise Vollard with a red scarf by Renoir.

Portrait d’Ambroise Vollard au foulard rouge

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A portrait by Ingres showcasing refined detail and classical beauty.

Portrait de Belvèze-Foulon

Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres

A portrait of Fanny Thérèse Reinach by Pascal-Adolphe-Jean Dagnan-Bouveret.

Portrait de Fanny Thérèse Reinach

Pascal-Adolphe-Jean Dagnan-Bouveret

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's 'Ultime Ballade' captures a lively scene with vibrant colors and dynamic figures.

Ultime Ballade

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

A poised young woman sits among a lively crowd at the Jardin de Paris, embodying the Gibson Girl spirit.

In Paris. At the Jardin de Paris

Charles Dana Gibson

A captivating portrait by Pierre Bonnard showcasing vibrant colors and intimate details.

Portrait de femme

Pierre Bonnard

A beautiful portrait of a young girl by William Bouguereau.

Portrait De Jeune Fille

William Bouguereau

Portrait of Madame Claude Monet by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, showcasing her gentle demeanor.

Portrait de madame Claude Monet, par Auguste Renoir

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Portrait of Jacqueline Comerre-Paton by Léon François Comerre.

Portrait de Jacqueline Comerre-Paton

Léon François Comerre

Portrait of Jean-Marie-Joseph Ingres by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres.

Portrait de Jean-Marie-Joseph Ingres

Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres

A vibrant decorative poster by Jules Chéret showcasing luxury labels.

E.PICHOT Imprimeur Editeur, Etiquettes de Luxe, Typographie

Jules Chéret

Engraving by Maxime Lalanne depicting a river landscape with trees

Dives (Calvados)

Maxime Lalanne

Landscape with Habsburg castle ruins, oil on canvas by Johann Caspar Rahn

Umgebung der Ruine Habsburg

Johann Caspar Rahn

A depiction of a humorous domestic scene by Honoré Daumier.

Un bon mari

Honoré Daumier

A dramatic depiction of dogs attacking a bear in a chaotic arena.

Dogs Fighting Bears

Théodore Géricault

Portrait de Madame Herzog by Jean-Jacques Henner showcases a woman in a serene pose.

Portrait de Madame Herzog

Jean-Jacques Henner

Genre scene of women bathing in water, oil painting by Jean-Léon Gérôme

Femmes fellahs au bain

Jean-Léon Gérôme

Dôme des arènes de la rue Pergolèse by Berthe Morisot, oil on canvas, featuring a vibrant bouquet.

Dôme des arènes de la rue Pergolèse

Berthe Morisot

A serene bend of the Seine River near Vétheuil, painted by Claude Monet in 1878, showcasing lush banks and reflective water.

Un bras de Seine près de Vétheuil

Claude Monet

A portrait of a young girl by Henri Gervex.

Portrait de Mlle Suzanne Malvesin à 12 ans

Henri Gervex

William Bouguereau's 'Après la Faute' captures a moment of reflection and emotion.

Après la Faute

William Bouguereau

Landscape of flooded Bercy by Luigi Loir, Impressionism

Un coin de Bercy pendant l’inondaton

Luigi Loir

Landscape with trees and sky by Emile Bernard, oil painting

Un Coin Du Bois D’amour A Pont Aven

Emile Bernard