France Paintings

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

Landscape of cobblestone street and buildings in oil on canvas by Frédéric Houbron

Angle rue Mabillon et rue Clément, en 1907. 5ème et 6ème arrondissements

Frédéric Houbron

A portrait of a woman in a serene outdoor setting.

Lucy à Fontenay-aux-Roses

Jules Pascin

Marine scene with boats and shimmering water, oil painting by Maxime Lalanne

At Concarneau

Maxime Lalanne

Figurative scene of bathers in a landscape by Paul Désiré Trouillebert, oil painting

Baigneuses dans un paysage

Paul Désiré Trouillebert

A woman in a pale blue dress stands thoughtfully with her right hand raised to her chin, set against a muted grey-blue wall with a mirror and gilded frame.

Portrait of Comtesse d’Haussonville

Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres

An impressionist painting showing an artificial pond filled with blue, green, and violet swirling brushstrokes and large rounded lily pads floating on the water.

Water Lilies

Claude Monet

A rocky slope illuminated by sunlight with dense dark evergreen trees on the right and distant snow-capped mountains under a clear blue sky.

Pyrenean Landscape

Gustave Doré

A vibrant still life painting featuring a bouquet of flowers in a vase.

The Flowered Vase (Le Vase Fleuri)

Paul Cézanne

A colorful garden scene with dense yellow, red, and pink blossoms, tall fir trees, a pinkish building in the background, and a partly cloudy sky.

Jardin et poulailler chez Octave Mirbeau, Les Damps

Camille Pissarro

A rural landscape showing three haystacks in green grass with a figure near trees under a pale morning sky.

Haystacks, Morning, Éragny

Camille Pissarro

A large black-and-white dog sits upright with eyes half-closed against a yellow ochre wall, illuminated by warm light.

L’attente

Jean-Léon Gérôme

Portrait of Christine Lerolle by Renoir showcasing vibrant colors and soft brushwork.

Mademoiselle Christine Lerolle

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Etching by Auguste Louis Lepère depicting a shepherdess in a flooded landscape

Au Marais Inondé; Le Bergère

Auguste Louis Lepère

A choppy green sea with several boats and steamships near a stone jetty topped by a white lighthouse under a cloudy sky.

The Entrance to the Port of Le Havre

Claude Monet

Au Rocher Bernard by Auguste Louis Lepère, etching depicting turbulent river waves

Au Rocher Bernard

Auguste Louis Lepère

A broad bridge over the Seine with a woman and child on the near side, figures crossing, a boat on the river, and houses by a wooded hillside.

The Bridge at Bougival

Claude Monet

A vibrant depiction of golden wheat fields with Auvers village in the background under a dramatic sky.

Wheat Fields with Auvers in the Background

Vincent van Gogh

Capri by Jean-Achille Benouville, depicting a serene shoreline at sunset, oil painting

Capri

Jean-Achille Benouville

Genre scene with women and goats, oil on canvas by Paul Gauguin

Village in Martinique (Femmes et Chevre dans le village)

Paul Gauguin

Landscape oil painting by François-Auguste Ravier featuring shimmering water and lush greenery.

Bande de l’étang de Roche

François-Auguste Ravier

Genre scene depicting a dance at Hôtel de Ville by Fédor Hoffbauer, oil painting

Bal dans la cour intérieure de l’Hôtel de Ville, 4ème arrondissement. Fêtes Franco-Russes à Paris, le 19 octobre 1893

Fédor Hoffbauer

A drawbridge in motion over a shimmering river, painted by Claude Monet.

The Drawbridge

Claude Monet

Henri Martin's Barques à Collioure, impressionism, depicting colorful boats on shimmering water.

Barques à Collioure

Henri Martin

A woman with auburn hair crowned with wheat and flowers holds a foaming beer glass against a pale yellow background with green stems and blue lettering.

Bières de la Meuse

Alphonse Mucha

A stylized green chapiteau design with leafy forms, showcasing Art Nouveau's organic energy.

Chapiteau appliqué sur les colonnettes de la façade de la boutique Fouquet

Alphonse Mucha

A dreamy woman with flowing hair, surrounded by stars, holding a quill, embodying artistic inspiration.

Maquette de l’affiche du Salon des Cent

Alphonse Mucha

A seated figure in flowing robes is framed by ornate Art Nouveau motifs in a sketch of a desk design.

Projet de bureau (non exécuté) : vue de trois-quarts

Alphonse Mucha

Eugène Delacroix's 'Study for Marphise and the Mistress of Pinabel' showcases dynamic figures and vibrant colors.

Study for Marphise and the Mistress of Pinabel

Eugène Delacroix

A design featuring curling lines and organic forms in muted greens, pinks, and lavender.

Décor du rebord de vasque de la fontaine de la boutique Fouquet

Alphonse Mucha

A delicate design of bell-shaped flowers rendered in ink on paper, suggesting a chandelier with organic forms.

Projet de lustre (non exécuté) pour la boutique Fouquet

Alphonse Mucha

A drawing depicting organic forms rising from a geometric base, resembling a plant unfurling from a chair leg.

Décoration en bronze des pieds de fauteuil de la boutique Fouquet

Alphonse Mucha

Amedeo Modigliani's portrait of Lunia Czechowska showcases his signature elongated forms and unique color palette.

Lunia Czechowska

Amedeo Modigliani

A drawing featuring two ornate frames, one with vegetal motifs and the other with curling details.

Décoration murale pour la boutique Fouquet : deux encadrements

Alphonse Mucha

A detailed drawing of a mirror frame with swirling plant motifs, showcasing the elegance of Art Nouveau design.

Décoration murale pour la boutique Fouquet : encadrement de miroir et variantes

Alphonse Mucha

Odilon Redon's painting 'Il y eut des luttes et des vaines victoires' explores themes of struggle and futility.

Il y eut des luttes et des vaines victoires

Odilon Redon

A decorative design featuring golden daisies with rhythmic green stems and a gentle palette of yellow, orange, lavender, and turquoise.

Motif floral pour la boutique Fouquet : frise courbe de marguerites

Alphonse Mucha

Henri Gervex's 'Study for ‘Autopsy at the Hotel-Dieu’ depicts a medical scene with vivid realism.

Study for ‘Autopsy at the Hotel-Dieu’

Henri Gervex

A study of a satyr, showcasing William Bouguereau's detailed realism.

Study Of Satyr For Nymphs And Satyr

William Bouguereau

A central figure with raised arms surrounded by women with foliage halos in a flowing design.

Panneau avec variantes de la boutique Fouquet

Alphonse Mucha

A delicate, unfinished sketch of a decorative fountain featuring a central figure in a circular frame.

Projet de fontaine décorative pour l'intérieur

Alphonse Mucha

Bataille navale by Théodore Gudin, oil on canvas showing a naval battle with turbulent waves.

Bataille navale

Théodore Gudin

Bateaux en Rade by Edmond-Marie Petitjean, oil on canvas depicting boats on calm water

Bateaux en Rade

Edmond-Marie Petitjean

The Approaching Storm by Georges Michel, oil painting depicting a dark sky and illuminated foreground.

The Approaching Storm

Georges Michel

A mother sits on the sand with her child, while another woman gazes out to sea.

Women on the Seashore (Motherhood)

Paul Gauguin

A study by William Bouguereau depicting a romantic scene.

Study for Offrande à l’amour

William Bouguereau

A young grape harvester depicted in a naturalistic style.

Study of a young grape harvester

William Bouguereau

A study by Ingres depicting the Christ Child.

Study For The Christ Child Of The Vow Of Louis Xiii In Montauban Cathedral

Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres

A portrait of Madame Arthur Fontaine by Odilon Redon.

Madame Arthur Fontaine (Marie Escudier, born 1865)

Odilon Redon

Study for the Drapery of Molière showcases Ingres' skill in capturing fabric and form.

Study for the Drapery of Molière in the ‘Apotheosis of Homer’

Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres

Eugène Delacroix's painting features a reclining figure and a seated figure with a lyre.

Study of a reclining figure, and a seated figure holding a lyre

Eugène Delacroix

A serene view of Île aux Orties near Vernon, painted by Claude Monet in 1897, showcasing the interplay of light on water.

Île aux Orties near Vernon

Claude Monet

A woman holds a cup in this intimate study by Jean-François Millet.

Study Of A Woman Holding A Cup

Jean-François Millet

Study of a Figural Monument by Paul Delaroche showcases intricate details and emotional depth.

Study of a Figural Monument

Paul Delaroche

Odilon Redon's 'Study of Man between Trees' features a solitary figure amidst a dreamlike forest.

Study of Man between Trees

Odilon Redon

A still life featuring a sugar bowl, pears, and a rumpled tablecloth.

Sugar Bowl, Pears, and Tablecloth

Paul Cézanne

Île aux Fleurs near Vétheuil, oil on canvas by Claude Monet

Île aux Fleurs near Vétheuil

Claude Monet

Claude Monet's 'Water Lilies' captures the beauty of nature with vibrant colors and fluid brushstrokes.

Water Lilies

Claude Monet

A satirical portrayal of a fashionable woman by Honoré Daumier.

Madame Coquardeau still has a pretty figure after all!…

Honoré Daumier

A sultana reclines on an ottoman, adorned in luxurious fabrics and jewels, embodying the fantasy of the Orient.

Sultana on an Ottoman

Jean-Honoré Fragonard

A winter sunset over the Seine, with bare trees and a shimmering river reflecting orange and blue hues.

Sunset on the Seine in Winter

Claude Monet

Amedeo Modigliani's portrait of Madame Dorival, featuring her elongated neck and wide-brimmed hat.

Madame Dorival with hat

Amedeo Modigliani

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's 'Sur la corde' captures the lively atmosphere of a circus performance.

Sur la corde

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

A nymph appears surprised in this captivating painting by Édouard Manet.

Surprised nymph

Édouard Manet

A serene moment of a woman cradling a baby, embodying intimate domestic tenderness.

Susan Comforting the Baby

Mary Cassatt

A vibrant Impressionist landscape depicting terraces in Cagnes-sur-Mer, filled with blossoming trees and dappled sunlight.

Terrasses à Cagnes

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Paul Gauguin's 'Tahitian Women Bathing' depicts women in a lush tropical setting.

Tahitian Women Bathing

Paul Gauguin

Henri Fantin-Latour's 'Tannhäuser' depicts a scene from Germanic legend.

Tannhäuser

Henri Fantin-Latour

A portrait of a woman by Pierre-Auguste Renoir.

Tête De Femme

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Barberaz 2 lithograph by Henri Rivière depicting mountains and tranquil water at dusk

Barberaz 2

Henri Rivière

Tête profil gauche

Amedeo Modigliani

Amedeo Modigliani's 'Tête et buste d’homme de face' features a stylized male portrait.

Tête et buste d’homme de face

Amedeo Modigliani

Amedeo Modigliani's 'Tête de femme' features a stylized female portrait with elongated features.

Tête de femme

Amedeo Modigliani

A portrait of a woman in a hat by Renoir.

Tête de femme en chapeau

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Tête de femme de profil

Jean-Antoine Watteau

A portrait of an old man with a raw, searching intensity, painted by Paul Cézanne.

Tête de vieillard (Old man head)

Paul Cézanne

The Angel Gabriel departs from Tobias, capturing a moment of divine guidance and emotional separation.

The Angel Gabriel leaving Tobias

Eugène Delacroix

François Gérard's painting captures the chaos of the August 10, 1792 revolution in Paris.

The 10th of August

François Gérard

A portrait of Aline Chazal, Paul Gauguin's mother, painted from a photograph.

The Artist's Mother

Paul Gauguin

Vaulted Staircase by Hubert Robert, oil painting depicting arched stone archways and soft light.

Vaulted Staircase

Hubert Robert

Eugène Delacroix's painting depicts the Battle of Taillebourg with King Louis IX leading the charge.

The Battle of Taillebourg, 21st July

Eugène Delacroix

Portrait of Claude Renoir, the artist's son, capturing a moment of childhood.

The Artist’s Son Claude or ‘Coco’

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Edgar Degas' painting depicts ghostly dancers from the ballet 'Robert le Diable'.

The Ballet from "Robert le Diable"

Edgar Degas

A beggar on crutches wearing a hat, depicted in a detailed Baroque style.

The Beggar on Crutches Wearing a Hat

Jacques Callot

Amedeo Modigliani's 'The Beggar Woman' depicts a hunched woman in layers of drab clothing, showcasing her hardship.

The Beggar Woman

Amedeo Modigliani

A portrait of a black servant girl by Jean-Léon Gérôme.

The black servant girl

Jean-Léon Gérôme

William Bouguereau's 'Ètude de tète de vierge' captures a serene expression of the Virgin Mary.

Ètude de tète de vierge

William Bouguereau

A lively depiction of bohemian figures preparing for a feast.

The Bohemians; Preparing for the Feast

Jacques Callot

Gustave Courbet's 'The Brook of Les Puits-Noir' captures a serene natural landscape.

The Brook of Les Puits-Noir

Gustave Courbet

Abstract artwork by Henri Rivière, featuring rich blue and green tones.

Biot

Henri Rivière

A serene depiction of cows in a pastoral setting by Eugène Boudin.

Étude de vaches

Eugène Boudin