France Paintings

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

Sailboats at low tide in a harbor, oil painting by Louis Valtat

Voiliers au port à marée basse, Ouistreham

Louis Valtat

A portrait of an old knight by Odilon Redon, showcasing his unique style.

The Old Knight

Odilon Redon

A seated woman in a dark dress with gold embroidery and jewelry sits in a high-backed chair against a deep red background.

Retrato da condessa de Pourtalès

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A serene scene of women bathing by a wooded pool, captured with vibrant brushwork.

Les baigneuses

Eugène Delacroix

A centaur carries off a woman in this dramatic depiction by Honoré Daumier.

Centaur Carrying Off a Woman

Honoré Daumier

House behind trees, oil on canvas by Georges Gaudion

House behind the trees

Georges Gaudion

A centaur aiming at the clouds in a dreamlike landscape.

Centaur visant les Nues (Centaur aiming at the Clouds)

Odilon Redon

Landscape of Saleve mountains under a serene sky by Théodore Rousseau, oil painting.

View of Saleve, near Geneva

Théodore Rousseau

A captivating portrayal of an Italian peasant girl by Dominique Louis Papety.

An Italian Peasant Girl

Dominique Louis Papety

Hovel on the Hill by Alphonse Legros, oil on canvas depicting a rural landscape with earthy tones.

Hovel on the Hill

Alphonse Legros

Villa Farnese with gardens, oil on canvas by Hubert Robert

Villa Farnese With Gardens At Caprarola

Hubert Robert

Henri Le Sidaner's painting 'Les Barques À La Rochelle' captures a serene marine scene.

Les Barques À La Rochelle

Henri Le Sidaner

Landscape view featuring the Hermitage of Camaldoli by Gaspard Dughet, oil painting

View of the Hermitage of Camaldoli near Frascati

Gaspard Dughet

Henri Fantin-Latour's 'Centenary of Hector Berlioz' features a gathering of musicians celebrating the composer.

Centenary of Hector Berlioz

Henri Fantin-Latour

A dancer in a vibrant yellow and red dress spins energetically against a dark background, embodying movement and theatricality.

Danse de Moscou : affiche avant la lettre / Jean d'Ylen

Jean d'Ylen

oil on canvas of Villefranche port by Eugène Boudin, featuring boats and gentle waves

Villefranche, le port

Eugène Boudin

Marine scene with sailboats by Paul Signac, oil painting

Voiliers

Paul Signac

Village d’Auvergne by Théodore Rousseau, oil on canvas depicting a village and rolling hills.

Village d’Auvergne

Théodore Rousseau

Vue de Vernon, oil painting by Pierre Bonnard, depicting a river and village under sunlight.

Vue de Vernon

Pierre Bonnard

Vue de Cannet by Pierre Bonnard, oil painting depicting rooftops and a vibrant landscape

Vue de Cannet

Pierre Bonnard

A young woman with a basket pauses on a sunlit path, accompanied by a small dog, surrounded by greenery.

Return from Market

François Boucher

Gustave Moreau's 'King David' captures the biblical figure in a moment of contemplation.

King David

Gustave Moreau

Landscape of the Seine and Pont Neuf by Victor-Jean Nicolle, oil painting

Vue du Pont Neuf et de la Samaritaine prise sous une arche du Pont au Change

Victor-Jean Nicolle

Oil painting by Louis Valtat depicting cherry blossoms in an orchard.

Cerisiers en fleurs, Cagnes

Louis Valtat

Interior of a church with arches and light, oil painting by Edouard Zawiski

Intérieur de l’église Saint-Pierre-de-Montmartre.

Edouard Zawiski

Henri Rivière's 'Les Bergers (Suite)' depicts shepherds in a serene landscape.

Les Bergers (Suite)

Henri Rivière

Women Going to the Woods by Alfred Sisley, oil painting of two women walking along a forest path

Women Going to the Woods

Alfred Sisley

Jean-François Millet's 'Return from the Fields' depicts peasant life with rich colors and detailed figures.

Return from the Fields

Jean-François Millet

View of the Park of Méréville by Hubert Robert, Rococo oil painting depicting a tranquil landscape with water and trees.

View of the Park of Méréville

Hubert Robert

A mysterious early work by Paul Cézanne, showcasing his unique brushstroke style.

Cézanne - FWN 630

Paul Cézanne

A Bashi-Bazouk by Horace Vernet depicts a soldier in vibrant attire.

A Bashi-Bazouk

Horace Vernet

A sketch of Paul Cézanne wearing a bowler hat, capturing his enigmatic expression.

Cézanne with bowler hat, sketch

Paul Cézanne

A Bischari Warrior by Jean-Léon Gérôme showcases a detailed portrait of a North African warrior.

A Bischari Warrior

Jean-Léon Gérôme

Amedeo Modigliani's 'Portrait of Chaim Soutine' captures the essence of the artist with a gaunt face and dark hair.

Portrait of Chaim Soutine

Amedeo Modigliani

A still life painting featuring a chair and dresser by Paul Cézanne.

Chair and Dresser

Paul Cézanne

A Corner of the Palais Royal by Whistler captures a serene architectural scene.

A Corner of the Palais Royal

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A portrait of a woman with an elongated neck and almond-shaped eyes, painted by Amedeo Modigliani.

Chakoska

Amedeo Modigliani

Portrait of Charles Baudelaire, in profile

Édouard Manet

View of the Port of Saint-Valéry-sur-Somme, oil on canvas by Eugène Boudin, featuring sailboats and calm water.

View of the Port of Saint-Valéry-sur-Somme

Eugène Boudin

A dynamic ice hockey scene with players in action, set against the backdrop of the Alps and colorful flags.

Chamonix, Championnat du monde de hockey sur glace 1930

Roger Broders

A vibrant figure in red and white stripes joyfully holds a champagne bottle against a dark background.

Champagne Vicomte de Castellane

Leonetto Cappiello

A young boy named Coco is depicted eating soup in a warm, intimate setting.

Portrait of Coco Eating His Soup

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A vibrant poster by Jules Chéret depicting a lively scene at the Champs-Elysées.

Champs-Elysées. Jardin de Paris. Direction Jh Oller. Spectacle varié Concert Promenade

Jules Chéret

This painting depicts Colonel Auguste-Frederic-Bon-Amour, Marquis De Talhouët in a detailed portrait.

Portrait Of Colonel Auguste-Frederic-Bon-Amour, Marquis De Talhouët

Horace Vernet

A vibrant depiction of the Champs-Elysées featuring the Palais de Glace by Jules Chéret.

Champs-Elysées Palais de Glace

Jules Chéret

A woman in a lavish costume with Byzantine motifs, gazing with a blend of pride and melancholy.

Théodora

Manuel Orazi

Eugène Delacroix's painting depicts King John II surrendering at the Battle of Poitiers.

(King John at the) Battle of Poitiers

Eugène Delacroix

View of the seacoast near Wargemont in Normandy, oil painting by Pierre-Auguste Renoir

View of the Seacoast near Wargemont in Normandy

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A garden urn set against lush greenery, capturing dappled sunlight.

A Garden Urn

Édouard Manet

View of the Seine at Herblay by Paul Signac, oil painting of a serene river landscape

View of the Seine at Herblay

Paul Signac

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's 'Chanson ancienne' captures a lively scene with vibrant colors and expressive figures.

Chanson ancienne

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

A detailed painting of a King Charles Spaniel by Édouard Manet.

A King Charles Spaniel

Édouard Manet

Oil painting of Mount Athos by Pierre Henri de Valenciennes

Mount Athos Carved as a Monument to Alexander the Great

Pierre-Henri de Valenciennes

A depiction of street musicians in a lively urban setting.

Chanteurs Ambulants (‘buskers’)

Honoré Daumier

Delacroix's 'Adoration of the Magi' reinterprets a classic scene with vivid colors and dynamic figures.

Adoration of the Magi, after Rubens

Eugène Delacroix

Landscape with the Seine River by Alexandre Pau de Saint-Martin, oil painting

View of Saint-Cloud, Near the Seine

Alexandre Pau de Saint-Martin

Chapel architecture with intricate ornamentation by Auguste-Sébastien Bénard, 1810

Chapelle expiatoire du duc de Berry.

Auguste-Sébastien Bénard

Historical scene of the casket under the Arc de Triomphe, oil on canvas by Ernest Jules Renoux

11 novembre 1920. Installation des cendres du soldat inconnu sous l’Arc de Triomphe de l’Etoile

Ernest Jules Renoux

Cow standing in a field, oil on canvas by Emile van Marcke de Lummen

Study of a Cow

Emile van Marcke de Lummen

Figurative oil painting by Philippe Mercier featuring Pierrot in a white costume.

Pierrot Catching a Fly

Philippe Mercier

A Rocky Hillside by Claude Lorrain depicts a serene landscape with rocky terrain and soft lighting.

A Rocky Hillside

Claude Lorrain

A still life painting featuring two rabbits and a grey partridge.

A Still Life; Two Rabbits, a Grey Partridge, Game Bag and a Powder Flask

Jean Siméon Chardin

A woman in a red dress demonstrates a dark block to another woman in an apron, set against a vibrant red and black background.

Charbon Chimique Rubaudo

Leonetto Cappiello

A cavalry charge in a village setting, showcasing the energy and movement of the scene.

Charge du 9e régiment de cuirassiers dans le village de Morsbronn

Jean-Baptiste Édouard Detaille

Jean-Léon Gérôme's 'Chariot Race' captures the excitement of ancient Roman sports.

Chariot Race

Jean-Léon Gérôme

Eugène Delacroix's 'Charioteers' showcases dynamic figures in a vibrant setting.

Charioteers (recto and verso)

Eugène Delacroix

Eugène Delacroix's painting depicts a dramatic moment of surrender between a Turk and a Greek horseman.

A Turk Surrenders to a Greek Horseman

Eugène Delacroix

Landscape featuring a river and waterfall, oil painting by Pierre-Athanase Chauvin

View Of Tivoli

Pierre-Athanase Chauvin

Oil painting by Jules Émile Zingg featuring a young shepherdess in a serene landscape

La Bergère en Bretagne

Jules Émile Zingg

Landscape of Tivoli featuring the church of San Silvestro, oil painting by François-Marius Granet

View of Tivoli with the Church of San Silvestro

François-Marius Granet

A Young Black Woman Fetching Water by Eugène Delacroix depicts a young woman in a natural setting.

A Young Black Woman Fetching Water

Eugène Delacroix

La Chapelle à Golfe Juan by Raoul Dufy, oil painting depicting a Mediterranean chapel.

La Chapelle à Golfe Juan

Raoul Dufy

Jacques Callot's 'The Agony in the Garden' depicts a poignant moment of Christ's prayer.

The Agony in the Garden

Jacques Callot

A group of women returning from the fields at sunset, carrying tools and sheaves of wheat.

Returning from the Fields

Jules Breton

Marine scene featuring a dredger in Dieppe Harbor by moonlight, Henri-Charles Guérard, oil painting

La Drague Dieppe (A Dredger in Dieppe Harbor by Moonlight)

Henri-Charles Guérard

La Grande Galerie du Louvre et le pont Royal by Jean-François Depelchin, oil painting

La Grande Galerie du Louvre et le pont Royal, vus du port Saint-Nicolas

Jean-François Depelchin

Landscape of La Seine à Conflans-Charenton by Antoine Guillemet, oil painting

La Seine à Conflans-Charenton

Antoine Guillemet

A depiction of Achilles in his tent, showcasing Daumier's Realism style.

Achille sous sa tente

Honoré Daumier

Portrait of Charles Maurin by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec.

Charles Maurin

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

Coastal scene of Brittany by Maxime Maufra, oil painting

Bords de la côte à Saint-Jean-du-Doigt, Bretagne

Maxime Maufra

Genre scene of women doing laundry by the river, oil painting by Maximilien Luce.

Bessy-sur-Cure, les lavandieres au bord de l’eau

Maximilien Luce

Portrait of Frank Burty Haviland by Amedeo Modigliani, showcasing an elongated face and neck.

Portrait of Frank Burty Haviland

Amedeo Modigliani

View Of Venice With The Doge’s Palace by Félix Ziem, oil painting depicting historical architecture.

View Of Venice With The Doge’s Palace

Félix Ziem

La Maison De Juge, Pont-Aven by Gustave Loiseau, oil painting of a house illuminated by light and shadow.

La Maison De Juge, Pont-Aven

Gustave Loiseau

Figurative oil painting by Imitator of Jean Baptiste Camille Corot depicting a woman in twilight.

Haydée

Imitator of Jean Baptiste Camille Corot

A vibrant view of Nice, France, with colorful buildings and lush Mediterranean foliage under a shimmering sky.

Vy över Nice, Frankrike

Axel Lindman

La Maison de Mimi Pinson à Montmartre, oil on canvas by Germain David-Nillet

La Maison de Mimi Pinson à Montmartre

Germain David-Nillet

View of Venice with the Doge’s Palace, oil on canvas by Félix Ziem

View of Venice with the Doge’s Palace

Félix Ziem

A young Pierre-Auguste Renoir captures Frédéric Bazille painting in a studio setting.

Portrait of Frédéric Bazille Painting

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Snowy landscape with trees in La Première neige d’hiver by Luigi Loir, oil on canvas

La Première neige d’hiver

Luigi Loir