France Paintings

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

Watercolour by Auguste Mouillesaux de Bernières depicting vibrant flora

25 aquarelles par Auguste Mouillesaux de Bernières Pl.15

Auguste Mouillesaux de Bernières

A lioness poised in mid-stride, showcasing her muscular form and intense gaze.

Prowling lioness

Théodore Géricault

Henri Matisse's painting 'Danseuses acrobate Pl.08' features vibrant colors and dynamic figures.

Danseuses acrobate Pl.08

Henri Matisse

Henri Matisse's painting features acrobatic dancers in vibrant colors.

Danseuses acrobate Pl.09

Henri Matisse

A woman in a feathered hat holds a scroll revealing a blue automobile against a black background.

Berliet

Leonetto Cappiello

A golden sun radiates from the upper right, surrounded by esoteric symbols, with a poem and alchemist depicted on the page.

Calendrier magique: Julius

Manuel Orazi

Marine scene by Charles Clement Calderon, oil painting depicting Venice's waters.

At The Entrance To The Grand Canal, Venice

Charles Clement Calderon

A vibrant poster featuring Mediterranean landscapes framed by lemons and orange blossoms.

Chemins de fer du Sud de la France

Eugène Grasset

A parade of kings, knights, and allegorical figures framed by banners and coats of arms.

Histoire de France par Victor Duruy

Eugène Grasset

A dynamic silhouette of a horse and rider against a fiery orange background, showcasing intricate costume details.

Chocolat Mexicain Masson

Eugène Grasset

Landscape with a Pond by Théodore Rousseau, oil painting depicting a tranquil pond and trees.

Landscape with a Pond

Théodore Rousseau

Interior view of ruins with columns and light by Georges Rouard, realism

Vue intérieure des ruines de l’ancienne Cour des comptes, quai d’Orsay

Georges Rouard

Odilon Redon's painting depicts an angel holding a censer, surrounded by a dreamlike atmosphere.

Puis l’ange prit l’encensoir (And the angel took the censer)

Odilon Redon

A vibrant garden path under blooming rose trees, painted by Claude Monet.

The Path under the Rose Trees

Claude Monet

A man in a blue uniform and gold-trimmed bicorne hat rides a rearing white horse on a rocky slope with soldiers and mountains in the background.

Napoleon Crossing the Alps

Jacques Louis David

A sunlit path through tall grass, capturing the essence of a summer walk.

Path Leading Through Tall Grass

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A young woman in a blue apron carries baguettes through a Parisian street, exuding confidence amidst a bustling scene.

Coquetterie (Gil Blas Illustré)

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

Eugène Delacroix's 'Marphise' captures a moment of mythological narrative.

Marphise

Eugène Delacroix

Apple Blossoms by Charles François Daubigny, oil painting depicting vibrant flowers and soft light.

Apple Blossoms

Charles François Daubigny

A pale blue-green curved wooden bridge arches over a pond covered with pink, white, and violet water lilies surrounded by dense green foliage.

White Water Lilies

Claude Monet

Landscape with a view of Frascati, oil on canvas by Achille Etna Michallon

Landscape With A View Of Frascati

Achille Etna Michallon

A crowded train station scene with soldiers, women, and children in emotional moments of parting or reunion.

Gare de l'Est

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

Landscape with Sheep, oil painting by Claude Lorrain, depicting sheep grazing in a tranquil pasture.

Landscape with Sheep

Claude Lorrain

Landscape with a waterfall, oil on canvas by Gustave Courbet

Landscape with a Waterfall

Gustave Courbet

A vibrant rooster in orange and red stands proudly amidst clusters of grapes against a dark background.

Fonseca Costa & Ca. – Vinhos Portuguezes

Leonetto Cappiello

Winter landscape with red roofs and snow, oil on canvas by Camille Pissarro

Red roofs, corner of a village, winter

Camille Pissarro

Landscape oil painting by Alexis-Joseph Pérignon featuring a château and rolling hills.

View of a Château

Alexis-Joseph Pérignon

A serene rural scene depicting a watermill beside a stream, with villagers engaged in daily activities.

Landscape with a Watermill

François Boucher

A colorful bird perches on a cognac barrel, with vibrant feathers against a black background.

Cognac Albert Robin

Leonetto Cappiello

A large green elephant with a bottle of Bourdou Grand Quinquina on its back against a deep red background.

Bourdou Grand Quinquina

Leonetto Cappiello

A figure in white lounges on a red divan, smoking, with a confident pose and exotic attire.

Cigarettes Job

Leonetto Cappiello

A muscular worker gazes into the distance, surrounded by industrial silhouettes and smoke.

Exposition Steinlen 1903

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

A figure in vivid red clings to a rope of a monumental bell against a deep blue background.

Angelus Liqueur

Leonetto Cappiello

Landscape with a solitary figure walking along a path, by Leon Richet

Bachlandschaft mit Wanderin

Leon Richet

A woman with dark hair among yellow flowers, her hand poised as if in tension between concealment and exposure.

Inquiétude

Eugène Grasset

A man in a top hat gazes at a woman in a dark boa, captured in a moment of urban interaction.

L'Enfant (Gil Blas Illustré)

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

A woman with red hair in a yellow gown sits on a globe, holding a trumpet, with a car emerging from it.

La 15 HP Bellanger

Leonetto Cappiello

Oil painting by Henri-Joseph Harpignies featuring hills and a bright sky

Vue prise aux environs de Menton

Henri-Joseph Harpignies

A chaotic scene of bodies sprawled across a dark landscape, conveying exhaustion and fear.

La Nuit

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

A dashing golfer mid-swing, outlined against vibrant colors of green and blue.

Le Golf de Font-Romeu

Leonetto Cappiello

A mother and her children struggle against a strong wind, their clothes billowing and faces tense.

Le Coup de vent

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

A captivating portrait of a woman by Jean-Léon Gérôme.

Rachel

Jean-Léon Gérôme

An ornate poster featuring two vignettes of emotional scenes framed by autumnal flowers.

Werther

Eugène Grasset

A dense procession of weary faces, overlapping figures, and a stooped old man leading a mother with a child.

Les Internés

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

A woman with red hair in a green dress kneels on an oyster shell, applying powder to her cheek.

Poudre de Perles Fines

Leonetto Cappiello

A candle flame illuminates a trio in a Parisian night, with deep blacks and soft grays creating silhouettes.

Ombres Parisiennes (Gil Blas Illustré)

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

A red bust with a mischievous grin and pointed ears, illuminated against a blue backdrop, with a glass at its lips.

Menthe-Pastille Giffard

Leonetto Cappiello

Vente de charité à Saint-Ay

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

Two women in elaborate costumes gaze at each other, while a jester intrudes with an unsettling grin amidst a cascade of stars.

Rêve de Noël à l'Olympia

Manuel Orazi

Renoir's 'Young Girls' captures the innocence and joy of childhood.

Young Girls

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A painting depicting Queen Esther in a regal setting.

Queen Esther

Hugues Merle

François Boucher's painting depicting Rebecca receiving gifts from Eliezer.

Rebecca receives Abraham's gifts from Eliezer

François Boucher

Vue Sur La Ponche, Saint-Tropez by Henri Manguin, oil painting depicting boats and water.

Vue Sur La Ponche, Saint-Tropez

Henri Manguin

Flower Market, La Madeleine by Eugène Galien-Laloue, impressionism, vibrant flowers and vendors

Flower Market, La Madeleine

Eugène Galien-Laloue

A towering wooden idol in a lush landscape with two women in contemplation.

Rave te hiti aamu (The Idol)

Paul Gauguin

Landscape lithograph by Henri Rivière depicting tranquil figures and celestial hues.

Barberaz

Henri Rivière

Amedeo Modigliani's 'Reclining Nude with Loose Hair' features a woman lying on a bed with flowing dark hair and a direct gaze.

Reclining Nude with Loose Hair

Amedeo Modigliani

Engraving by Maxime Lalanne depicting a mountain, trees, and a tranquil sky.

Tour de Montelban, Amsterdam

Maxime Lalanne

A vibrant depiction of an orchestra rehearsal in a historic setting.

Rehearsal of the Pasdeloup Orchestra at the Cirque d’Hiver

John Singer Sargent

A serene portrait by William Bouguereau showcasing a young woman in a contemplative pose.

Réflexion

William Bouguereau

Botanical scene with vibrant flowers, by Jean-Baptiste Hilaire, oil painting

Jardin du Roy. Les serres

Jean-Baptiste Hilaire

Oil on canvas by Robert Antoine Pinchon depicting a garden pond with lilies and reflections.

Le bassin aux nymphéas au jardin des plantes à Rouen

Robert Antoine Pinchon

A vibrant portrait by Toulouse-Lautrec depicting a joyful woman.

Reine de Joie par Victor Joze

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's portrait of Cléo de Mérode captures the essence of the famous dancer.

Cléo de Mérode

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

A black magpie perched on a wooden gate surrounded by snow-covered ground, trees, and a wattle fence under a pale winter sky.

The Magpie

Claude Monet

Oil painting by Albert Lebourg depicting blossoming trees under a blue sky.

Le Printemps à la Bouille le matin, effet d’arbres en fleurs

Albert Lebourg

A vibrant landscape featuring climbing flowers, sunlit walls, and houses under a summer sky.

Renoir - PAYSAGE, FLEURS GRIMPANTES ET MAISONS

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A vibrant scene depicting puppets in a lively setting.

Repertoire des pantins Pl.3

Pierre Bonnard

Le perron fleuri – Versailles by Louis Valtat, oil painting featuring vibrant flowers on stone steps

Le perron fleuri – Versailles

Louis Valtat

Cedar tree in a garden, Jean Houel, 1800, unknown medium

Le cèdre du Liban, au jardin des Plantes

Jean Houel

A beautiful allegorical painting by Alphonse Mucha depicting evening.

Reverie du soir, from Times of Day

Alphonse Mucha

Paul Gauguin's 'Riders on the Beach (I)' depicts figures on horseback against a vibrant beach backdrop.

Riders on the Beach (I)

Paul Gauguin

A dramatic scene of a rider being attacked by a jaguar.

Rider Attacked by a Jaguar

Eugène Delacroix

A portrait of a woman by Henri Matisse showcasing vibrant colors and bold brushstrokes.

Jacky

Henri Matisse

A serene river landscape featuring an antique temple, with peasants resting by the water.

River Landscape with an Antique Temple

François Boucher

Jean-François Millet's 'Roadworkers at Lunch' depicts laborers taking a break in a rural setting.

Roadworkers at Lunch

Jean-François Millet

Eugène Delacroix's 'Roger délivrant Angélique' depicts a dramatic rescue scene from Orlando Furioso.

Roger délivrant Angélique

Eugène Delacroix

Cézanne's 'Rochers Dans La Fôret, Fontainebleau' captures the essence of nature through bold colors and brushstrokes.

Rochers Dans La Fôret, Fontainebleau

Paul Cézanne

Raoul Dufy's 'Robe de Paul Poiret' showcases vibrant colors and fashion design.

Robe de Paul Poiret

Raoul Dufy

A landscape painting by Paul Sérusier depicting the rocky terrain of Huelgoat.

Rochers d’Huelgoat

Paul Sérusier

A vibrant painting of roses in a landscape by Pierre-Auguste Renoir.

Roses and Landscape

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A still life painting of roses in a vase by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, showcasing vibrant colors and fluid brushstrokes.

Roses dans un vase

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Renoir's 'Roses Et Étude De Gabrielle' captures a delicate portrait of a young woman surrounded by roses.

Roses Et Étude De Gabrielle

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A portrait of a cleric by Isidore Pils, showcasing detailed expression and attire.

Cleric

Isidore Pils

A vibrant circular flower bed glowing in sunlight, surrounded by trees and a hint of a house.

Rounded Flower Bed (Corbeille de fleurs)

Claude Monet

A painting of Rouen Cathedral shrouded in fog, capturing its ethereal beauty.

Rouen Cathedral, Fog

Claude Monet

Cliff by the Water, oil on canvas by Gustave Courbet, featuring a rugged cliff and tranquil water.

Cliff By The Water

Gustave Courbet

An Arab caravan resting near the shore, oil on canvas by Narcisse Berchère

An Arab Caravan Resting near the Shore

Narcisse Berchère

The Hamlet of Optevoz, oil on canvas by Charles François Daubigny, depicting a serene river landscape.

The Hamlet of Optevoz

Charles François Daubigny

Dante and Virgil in Hell depicts a dramatic scene from Dante's Inferno.

Dante and Virgil in Hell

William Bouguereau