France Paintings

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

Landscape of Vendanges dans la vallée du Faron by Henri Lebasque, oil painting

Vendanges dans la vallée du Faron

Henri Lebasque

A vibrant still life painting featuring a vase of flowers against a pink background.

Vase of Flowers (Pink Background)

Odilon Redon

A vibrant still life painting featuring a vase filled with colorful flowers.

Vase of Flowers (Vase de fleurs )

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A child with wide blue eyes gazes directly at the viewer, wearing a delicate lace collar and cuffs.

Portrait of a Child of the Comminges Family

Elisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun

A woman with fiery hair holds a bounty of grapes in a swirling gold and lavender dress against a deep blue background.

Cognac Gautier Frères

Leonetto Cappiello

Henri Fantin-Latour's 'Zinnias' showcases vibrant flowers in a realistic style.

Zinnias

Henri Fantin-Latour

Odilon Redon's 'Flore Sous Marine' showcases a unique underwater botanical scene.

Flore Sous Marine

Odilon Redon

A woman with loose hair and a hint of amusement glances directly at the viewer against a deep blue background.

Portrait of Hyacinthe Gabrielle Roland by Élisabeth Vigée-Lebrun

Elisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun

Lion Hunt by Eugène Delacroix, oil painting of a hunter confronting a lion.

Lion Hunt

Eugène Delacroix

A woman in a yellow dress laughing with two uniformed officers at a table filled with glasses and flowers.

Aux grandes manœuvres (Gil Blas Illustré)

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

A solitary man leans forward at a Parisian boulevard, caught in the moment between night and gaslight.

Amoureux

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

A self-portrait of Elisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun, featuring her in a white turban with a slight smile and a dark wrap.

Portrait of the artist, bust-length

Elisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun

A bundle of white asparagus with violet tips resting on green leaves against a dark background.

A Bundle of Asparagus

Édouard Manet

A laundress in a striped blouse and pale skirt pauses with a pail, her figure exuding quiet dignity against a blank background.

La Blanchisseuse

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

Two women negotiate in a bustling street, surrounded by urban activity and horse-drawn vehicles.

Dans la rue (La Caricature, 7 novembre 1891)

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

A woman in a checked dress reaches for cherries while friends gather around her in a lively scene.

Les Cerises

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

A woman in a black fur wrap and blue silk gazes inward, holding a fan against a bold circular backdrop.

Pièces intimes

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

A portrait of a young woman by Renoir, showcasing his signature brushwork and vibrant colors.

Jeune femme en buste (Mlle. Diéterle)

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Venice, a View of the Palazzo Ducale and St Mark’s Column by Henri Duvieux, oil painting

Venice, a View of the Palazzo Ducale and St Mark’s Column

Henri Duvieux

A woman in a pink dress confronts two rough figures while a well-dressed man stands beside her.

Celle qui a mal tourné

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

Two allegorical figures exchange a cornucopia and laurel branch, symbolizing peace and prosperity.

Peace bringing back Prosperity

Elisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun

Nicolas Rolin kneels in prayer before the enthroned Madonna and Child inside a grand loggia with a checkerboard floor and a detailed cityscape beyond.

Madonna of Chancellor Rolin

Jan van Eyck

A crowd of men, women, and children gather manna on the ground in a rocky desert landscape with tents and cliffs in the background.

The Israelites gathering Manna in the Desert

Nicolas Poussin

A vibrant depiction of the coastal town of Collioure, showcasing its rooftops and harbor under bright southern light.

Collioure

Hermann Lismann

Three figures in heavy garments huddle amid the remains of a ruined home, conveying exhaustion and loss.

Le Devoir social

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

Abstract botanical design with leaves and flowers by Maurice Pillard Verneuil, watercolor on paper

Abstract design based on leaves and flowers.

Maurice Pillard Verneuil

Landscape with Covered Wagon by Louis Marvy, oil painting depicting a covered wagon under trees

Landscape with covered wagon (Clarkson Stanfield)

Louis Marvy

A bustling Parisian market scene with a confident woman in a blue-patterned dress and various vendors.

Dans la rue (La Caricature, 9 mai 1891)

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

A black cat performs acrobatics around barrels, showcasing curiosity and consequence.

Le Clou vengeur

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

Two well-fed men engaged in conversation at a plush Parisian restaurant.

Philanthropie (Gil Blas Illustré)

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

A young woman holding a cup, painted by Pierre Bonnard.

Jeune femme, portant une tasse dans ses mains

Pierre Bonnard

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

Abstract design based on flowers and berries

Maurice Pillard Verneuil

Landscape with Cows by Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, oil painting of cows grazing under a vast sky.

Landscape with cows

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot

A bustling Paris street scene with a crowd of figures, arms raised and faces turned, capturing a moment of anticipation.

Paris, roman inédit d'Émile Zola (Le Journal)

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

A cat and a guinea pig interact in a series of playful sketches, showcasing their contrasting personalities.

Le Chat et le cochon d'Inde

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

A couple in a small rowboat, embracing under the night sky with glowing shore lights, highlighted by the woman's vivid orange hair.

Variations sur la harpe (Gil Blas Illustré)

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

Ruins with an obelisk in the distance, oil on canvas by Hubert Robert

Ruins with an obelisk in the distance

Hubert Robert

Venice landscape with canal and architecture, oil painting by Eugène Boudin

Venice, Santa Maria della Salute from San Giorgio

Eugène Boudin

Venice–Seascape at the Giudecca by Eugène Boudin, oil painting depicting a sunset over water.

Venice–Seascape at the Giudecca

Eugène Boudin

A vibrant depiction of blue and red flowers by Raoul Dufy.

Etude de fleurs bleues et rouges

Raoul Dufy

A vibrant depiction of Columbine and Harlequin in a playful scene.

Columbine And Harlequin

Jules Chéret

Interior scene of a courtyard, oil painting by Alexandre Gabriel Decamps

Courtyard

Alexandre-Gabriel Decamps

A dynamic arrangement of daisies with curling stems and vibrant colors against a softly shifting background.

Motif floral pour la boutique Fouquet : marguerites en écoinçon

Alphonse Mucha

Landscape of the Agrigento countryside by Claude-Louis Châtelet, oil painting.

Second View of the Agrigento Countryside

Claude-Louis Châtelet

Women in bright dresses walking along a sunlit path in Martinique.

Coming and Going, Martinique

Paul Gauguin

A divided image showing men in shadow on the left and a radiant figure with a child in light on the right.

Comme en quatre-vingt-treize

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

Landscape with dense foliage and rocky outcrop by Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, oil painting.

Versant rocheux

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot

A centaur reaching for a cup offered by a classical bust amidst vibrant red and green foliage.

Compañía Colonial – Chocolates, Cafés, Tés

Leonetto Cappiello

Odilon Redon's 'Composition à trois personnages' features three figures in a dreamlike setting.

Composition à trois personnages

Odilon Redon

Composition au port et à la fontaine by Raoul Dufy, oil on canvas depicting a vibrant landscape with a fountain.

Composition au port et à la fontaine

Raoul Dufy

A vibrant still life painting featuring a vase and nudes by Raoul Dufy.

Composition avec vase et nus

Raoul Dufy

Composition, Five Bathers depicts five women in a serene outdoor setting.

Composition, Five Bathers (Composition, cinq baigneuses)

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Portrait of Comte Henri-Amédée-Mercure De Turenne-D’aynac by Jacques Louis David.

Comte Henri-Amédée-Mercure De Turenne-D’aynac

Jacques Louis David

Portrait of Comtesse Robert de Pourtalès by Philip Alexius de László.

Comtesse Robert de Pourtalès, née Marie Elisabeth van Rijck

Philip Alexius de László

Concarneau, calme du matin by Paul Signac, oil on canvas depicting a tranquil morning landscape.

Concarneau, calme du matin

Paul Signac

A vibrant poster by Jules Chéret promoting a concert at the Ambassadeurs.

Concert Ambassadeurs. Tous les soirs 7 1,2 entrée libre

Jules Chéret

Concert at the Casino of Deauville by Eugène Boudin, oil painting of a lively gathering.

Concert at the Casino of Deauville

Eugène Boudin

A girl with downcast eyes and a thoughtful expression, her face emerging from shadows.

Théodule La fillette en gris

Augustin Théodule Ribot

A lively Parisian scene filled with people enjoying music under trees, surrounded by hats and parasols.

Concert dans un jardin public P1933 Musée Carnavalet

Auguste Xavier Leprince

A vibrant scene depicting a lively concert with various figures and musical instruments.

Concert de l’Horloge… Martens. Types et Cènes tintamaresques

Jules Chéret

A vibrant evening concert scene by Alexandre Jacovleff.

Concert du soir

Alexandre Jacovleff

Beggar with Oysters, oil on canvas by Édouard Manet

Beggar with Oysters (Philosopher)

Édouard Manet

A lively scene depicting a 19th-century concert with vibrant colors and dynamic figures.

Concert du XIXe siècle. 61, rue du chateau d’eau, 61. créé par H. Plessis

Jules Chéret

A vibrant poster by Jules Chéret promoting a concert featuring Madame Juliette d’Arcourt.

Concert du XIXè siècle… Ce soir, débuts de Madame Juliette d’Arcourt

Jules Chéret

A vibrant scene depicting a lively outdoor concert with performers and an engaged audience.

Concert-promenade de l’Horloge… Débuts de la troupe Lawrence, artistes anglais

Jules Chéret

A vibrant Art Nouveau poster featuring a soprano figure.

Concert-promenade de l’Horloge… L’homme-femme soprano

Jules Chéret

Landscape oil painting by Jules-Adolphe Chauvet depicting a Paris street

16 rue des Archives (actuel nº72), 4ème arrondissement

Jules-Adolphe Chauvet

A painting depicting two young women sharing a private moment of intimacy.

Confidence

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A painting depicting two elegantly dressed women sharing a private moment of conversation.

Confidences

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Henri Fantin-Latour's 'Confiding in the Night' features a serene night scene with intimate figures.

Confiding in the Night

Henri Fantin-Latour

Landscape with river and sky reflection, oil painting by Charles François Daubigny

Conflans

Charles François Daubigny

Henri Rivière's 'Conflans' captures a serene riverside scene with soft colors.

Conflans

Henri Rivière

Watercolour by Auguste Mouillesaux de Bernières depicting flowers with vibrant gold accents.

25 aquarelles par Auguste Mouillesaux de Bernières Pl.21

Auguste Mouillesaux de Bernières

Impressionist landscape by Henri Rivière, depicting a river reflecting a sunset.

Conflans

Henri Rivière

Two armored knights confront each other on a windswept plain, capturing the tension before a potential clash.

Confrontation of knights in the countryside

Eugène Delacroix

A depiction of Dante Alighieri inspired by his journey through Hell.

Dante (He Hath Seen Hell)

Jean-Léon Gérôme

Oil on canvas by Félix Ziem depicting a mosque silhouette at sunset.

Constantinople

Félix Ziem

A Bedouin encampment with tents and ruins, oil on canvas by Charles Théodore Frère

A Bedouin encampment surrounded by ruins

Charles Théodore Frère

Odilon Redon's painting 'Contemplation' features a dreamlike figure surrounded by a vibrant, colorful background.

Contemplation

Odilon Redon

A man resting at a cabaret, painted by Jules Breton.

Contentment (Homme au repos au Cabaret)

Jules Breton

A Brook in the Forest by Gustave Courbet, oil painting depicting a serene landscape with a brook and trees.

A Brook in the Forest

Gustave Courbet

Two women sit on the grass, engaged in a private conversation, surrounded by a lush landscape.

Conversation (Les Parau Parau)

Paul Gauguin

A scene depicting people engaged in conversation on a beach with boats in the background.

Conversation on the Beach

Eugène Boudin

Two figures lean toward a shop window, illuminated by golden light, with a large hatbox in the woman's arm.

Convoitise

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

This painting depicts a young girl and a child in a tender moment.

Copy of ‘Young Girl and Child’

Elizabeth Jane Gardner Bouguereau

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's painting 'Coquelin Aîné' features a theatrical portrait of the famous French actor.

Coquelin Aîné

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

A vibrant still life painting featuring poppies and cornflowers against a dark background.

Coquelicots et bleuets sur fond noir

Raoul Dufy

François Gérard's painting 'Corinne Au Cap De Misène' depicts Madame de Staël as Corinne, inspired by the Italian seascape.

Corinne Au Cap De Misène

François Gérard

Eugène Delacroix's painting depicts Daniel in the lions' den, illuminated by light, in a moment of prayer and tension.

Daniel dans la fosse aux lions

Eugène Delacroix

Corn Fields by Félix Vallotton, oil on canvas depicting golden stalks in a serene landscape.

Corn Fields

Félix Vallotton