United Kingdom Paintings

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

Portrait of Thomas Wentworth, the Earl of Strafford, in gleaming armour, poised for action.

The Earl of Strafford in Armour

Anthony van Dyck

A young woman offers an apple to a boatman in a serene riverside setting.

An apple for the boatman

Edmund Blair Leighton

Frederic Leighton's painting depicts an artist drawing on a church wall, surrounded by an intrigued crowd.

An Artist Drawing on Wall of a Church Watched by a Crowd

Frederic Leighton

A dramatic depiction of the eruption of the Soufrière volcano on St Vincent, showcasing fire and smoke against a turbulent sky.

The Eruption of the Soufrière Mountains in the Island of St Vincent, 30 April

Joseph Mallord William Turner

Frederic Leighton's painting 'A reclining female nude' showcases a serene figure in a classical pose.

A reclining female nude

Frederic Leighton

Marine scene with waves and sunlight, oil on canvas by British 19th Century

Sea Coast Scene

British 19th Century

Genre scene depicting a figure hoeing cane-holes, oil painting by William A. V. Clark

Digging, or rather Hoeing the Cane-Holes

William A. V. Clark

A woman seated at a toilet in a Victorian-era room.

At the toilet

Jan Ciągliński

This painting depicts the fifth age of man from Shakespeare's 'As You Like It'.

As You Like It; Act II, Scene VII; The Seven Ages Man (fifth age)

Robert Smirke

Robert Smirke's painting depicts the seventh age of man from Shakespeare's 'As You Like It'.

As You Like It; Act II, Scene VII; The Seven Ages Man (seventh age)

Robert Smirke

This painting depicts a lively scene inspired by Shakespeare's play 'As You Like It'.

As you like it Pl.4

Robert Smirke

A scene from Shakespeare's play, depicting characters in a lush setting.

As you like it Pl.6

Robert Smirke

A painting depicting seagulls flying above the River Thames with the Houses of Parliament in the background.

Seagulls, the River Thames and the Houses of Parliament

Claude Monet

A turbulent seascape depicting the English Channel off Folkestone with swirling waves and misty skies.

Seascape: Folkestone

Joseph Mallord William Turner

A historical painting depicting a Roman soldier kneeling before a female figure on a throne.

Banquet Scene, with a Roman Soldier Kneeling to a Famale Figure Sitting on a Throne

Robert Smirke

A lone figure applying tar to a boat on the slipway at Berck, capturing the essence of labor on the French coast.

Tarring the Boat

Édouard Manet

A whimsical scene of frogs engaging in courtship.

Ye Frogs Wooing

Walter Crane

Walter Crane's 'Beauty and the Beast Pl. 04' illustrates a scene from the classic fairy tale.

Beauty and the beast Pl. 04

Walter Crane

A dense woodland scene illuminated by shafts of light, capturing the essence of the English landscape.

The Forest of Bere

Joseph Mallord William Turner

Portrait of Thomas Howard, 21st Earl of Arundel by Anthony van Dyck, showcasing the Earl's poised authority.

Portrait of Thomas Howard, 21st Earl of Arundel

Anthony van Dyck

Portrait of Richard Weston, Earl of Portland by Anthony van Dyck, showcasing his dignified presence.

Portrait of Richard Weston, Earl of Portland

Anthony van Dyck

This painting features a vibrant still life of Duke cherries.

Round & Sound, Five Pence a Pound, Duke Cherries

Francis Wheatley

Walter Crane's painting depicts a dramatic maritime scene inspired by Shakespeare's The Tempest.

Boatswain; ‘Hence! What care these roarers for the name of king’ [Tempest, act I, scene I]

Walter Crane

A large warship and a small tugboat on calm water under a warm, colorful sunset sky with distant boats on the horizon.

The Fighting Temeraire Tugged to Her Last Berth to be Broken Up

Joseph Mallord William Turner

The Blind Doe by Walter Crane depicts a serene scene featuring a blind deer in a lush landscape.

The Blind Doe

Walter Crane

Interior of a Gothic Church by J.M.W. Turner, showcasing light and shadow in a sacred space.

Interior of a Gothic Church

Joseph Mallord William Turner

Portrait of Rachel de Ruvigny, Countess of Southampton, depicted as Fortune, scattering gold coins.

Rachel de Ruvigny, Countess of Southampton, as Fortune

Anthony van Dyck

A dramatic depiction of the Bell Rock Lighthouse amidst turbulent waves and stormy skies.

Bell Rock Lighthouse

Joseph Mallord William Turner

Walter Crane's 'Cartoons for the cause Pl.11' features intricate designs and vibrant colors.

Cartoons for the cause Pl.11

Walter Crane

Walter Crane's 'Cartoons for the cause Pl.13' showcases intricate designs and vibrant colors.

Cartoons for the cause Pl.13

Walter Crane

A vibrant depiction of Brighton from the sea, showcasing the Chain Pier and lively waves.

Brighton from the Sea

Joseph Mallord William Turner

Portrait of Algernon Percy, 10th Earl of Northumberland by Anthony van Dyck, depicting a nobleman in command.

Portrait of Algernon Percy, 10th Earl of Northumberland (1602-1668), Lord High Admiral

Anthony van Dyck

Walter Crane's 'Chapter I. Of those Three who came unto Hallblithe to the house of the Raven' showcases a vivid narrative scene.

Chapter I. Of those Three who came unto Hallblithe to the house of the Raven

Walter Crane

Walter Crane's painting depicts Hallblithe taking to the sea in a vibrant marine setting.

Chapter IV. Now Hallblithe taketh the sea

Walter Crane

A portrait of Lady Coleridge by Frederic Leighton.

Portrait Of Amy Augusta, Lady Coleridge

Frederic Leighton

A captivating portrait of a woman by Hercules Brabazon Brabazon.

Portrait of a Woman

Hercules Brabazon Brabazon

A portrait of a sportsman with his son, showcasing familial bonds and leisure.

Portrait Of A Sportsman With His Son

Francis Wheatley

A depiction of Eris, the goddess of discord, choosing the golden apple in a lush garden.

The Goddess of Discord Choosing the Apple of Contention in the Garden of the Hesperides

Joseph Mallord William Turner

Walter Crane's 'Chapter V. They come unto the Isle of Ransom' depicts a mythical scene with vibrant colors.

Chapter V. They come unto the Isle of Ransom

Walter Crane

Portrait of Algernon Percy, his wife Lady Anne Cecil, and their daughter Lady Catherine Percy by Anthony van Dyck.

Algernon Percy, 10th Earl of Northumberland (1602-1668) his First Wife Lady Anne Cecil (d.1637), and their Daughter, Lady Catherine Percy (1630-1638)

Anthony van Dyck

Portrait of Ann Morley born Barlow by George Romney.

PORTRAIT OF ANN MORLEY BORN BARLOW (C. 1741-1787)

George Romney

Walter Crane's painting depicts three figures journeying towards a shimmering landscape.

Chapter XVI. Those three go their ways to the edge of the Glittering Plain

Walter Crane

Evelyn De Morgan's 'Daughters of the Mist' depicts two ethereal figures in a misty landscape.

Daughters of the Mist

Evelyn De Morgan

A sunlit park with grazing deer, a pale stone terrace with an ornate chair, autumnal trees, and a distant church tower under a dramatic sky.

Petworth Park: Tillington Church in the Distance

Joseph Mallord William Turner

A charming portrait of a child holding flowers, showcasing the innocence of youth.

Child with flowers

Kate Greenaway

Portrait of Bryan Cooke of Owston by George Romney.

Portrait of Bryan Cooke of Owston

George Romney

This painting titled 'Winter' by Kate Greenaway depicts a serene winter landscape.

Winter

Kate Greenaway

A dramatic depiction of a maritime collision amidst icebergs.

Collision Between the Erebus & Terrror to Windward of Icebergs, 13th March

Charles Hamilton Smith

Portrait of Frances Devereux, Duchess of Somerset by Anthony van Dyck, showcasing her elegance and noble lineage.

Portrait of Frances Devereux, Duchess of Somerset

Anthony van Dyck

Portrait of Frances Stuart Portland by Anthony van Dyck, capturing her beauty and elegance.

Portrait of Frances Stuart Portland

Anthony van Dyck

The Angel Standing in the Sun by J.M.W. Turner depicts a divine figure commanding judgment amidst chaotic light.

The Angel Standing in the Sun

Joseph Mallord William Turner

A dramatic depiction of a transport ship wrecked in a stormy sea.

The Wreck of a Transport Ship

Joseph Mallord William Turner

A portrait of Frederick R. Leyland by James Abbott McNeill Whistler.

Portrait of Frederick R. Leyland

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

This painting titled 'Credulity' by Francis Wheatley explores themes of belief and perception.

Credulity

Francis Wheatley

Portrait of General Jochmus Pasha by John Frederick Lewis showcases intricate details and vibrant colors.

Portrait of General Jochmus Pasha, circa

John Frederick Lewis

A portrait of George Bernard Shaw by John Collier.

Portrait of George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950), Dramatist

John Collier

Portrait of George Hay, 2nd Earl of Kinnoull by Anthony van Dyck.

Portrait of George Hay, 2nd Earl of Kinnoull

Anthony van Dyck

A portrait of a woman named Cynthia by George Spencer Watson.

Cynthia

George Spencer Watson

Self-portrait of Anthony van Dyck with Sir Endymion Porter, showcasing their artistic friendship.

Self-portrait with Sir Endymion Porter

Anthony van Dyck

Portrait of Harriet Blanchard by George Romney.

Portrait of Harriet Blanchard

George Romney

A depiction of General Wellington amidst a chaotic battlefield, illuminated by light.

The Hero of a Hundred Fights

Joseph Mallord William Turner

A turbulent seascape with swirling waves in earthy tones beneath a dense, pale sky, painted with loose, energetic brushstrokes.

Rough Sea

Joseph Mallord William Turner

This artwork features whimsical illustrations by Kate Greenaway.

Days 28 in second month appear…

Kate Greenaway

A painting depicting a Senegalese wolf or grey jackal in a natural setting.

Senegalese Wolf or Grey Jackal

Charles Hamilton Smith

Portrait of James Hepburn by Sir Henry Raeburn, showcasing a confident figure in a dark coat.

Portrait Of James Hepburn

Sir Henry Raeburn

Portrait of Lieutenant General Duncan Campbell by Sir Henry Raeburn, depicting a military officer in a poised stance.

Lieutenant General Duncan Campbell

Sir Henry Raeburn

Portrait of Katherine Hamilton, Lady Suttie of Balgone by Sir Henry Raeburn.

Portrait of Katherine Hamilton, Lady Suttie of Balgone (D. 1817)

Sir Henry Raeburn

Portrait of Lady Byng by Philip Alexius de László captures the elegance of its subject.

Portrait of Lady Byng, née Marie Evelyn Moreton

Philip Alexius de László

Portrait of Lady d'Aubigny and Countess Portland by Anthony van Dyck, depicting two influential women of the Stuart court.

Portrait of Lady d'Aubigny and Countess Portland

Anthony van Dyck

Design for a bookplate by Paul Nash featuring intricate patterns and motifs.

Design for a bookplate for Kenneth Fitzpatrick Mackenzie

Paul Nash

A portrait of Countess Morphy wearing a Spanish mantilla by George Spencer Watson.

Portrait of Marcelle Azra Hincks, Countess Morphy, wearing a Spanish mantilla

George Spencer Watson

Genre scene depicting workers carting sugar-hogsheads by William A. V. Clark

Carting and putting Sugar-Hogsheads on board

William A. V. Clark

A classical male nude figure posed elegantly with careful attention to anatomy.

Classical Male Nude

George Romney

A portrait of Miss Dewitt adorned with a leopard stole.

Portrait of Miss Dewitt wearing a leopard stole

George Spencer Watson

A beautiful portrait of Miss Dorothy Dene by Frederic Leighton.

Portrait Of Miss Dorothy Dene

Frederic Leighton

Paul Nash's 'Hydriotaphia' presents a dreamlike landscape filled with symbolic elements.

Hydriotaphia

Paul Nash

Portrait of Mrs. Blair by Sir Henry Raeburn, showcasing her direct gaze and poised stillness.

Portrait Of Mrs. Blair

Sir Henry Raeburn

Portrait of a woman with a calm gaze, painted by Sir Henry Raeburn.

Portrait Of Mrs. Campbell

Sir Henry Raeburn

A woman sits pensively, embodying the theme of unspoken love.

She Never Told Her Love, But Sat Like Patience on a Monument

Robert Smirke

Portrait of Mrs. Francis Ingram by George Romney.

Portrait Of Mrs. Francis Ingram

George Romney

A painting of Caernarfon Castle at dawn, capturing the interplay of light and mist.

Caernarfon Castle

Joseph Mallord William Turner

Portrait of Mrs. William Wickham Hoffman by Philip Alexius de László.

Portrait of Mrs William Wickham Hoffman, née Katherine Miller

Philip Alexius de László

Portrait of Philip Herbert, 1st Earl of Montgomery and 4th Earl of Pembroke by Anthony van Dyck.

Portrait of Portrait of Philip Herbert, 1st Earl of Montgomery and 4th Earl of Pembroke (1584-1650)

Anthony van Dyck

This painting depicts Edward Prince of Wales and Richard, Duke of York in the Tower of London.

Edward Prince of Wales and Richard, Duke of York in the Tower of London

Elizabeth Jane Gardner Bouguereau

Portrait of Sir Alexander Munro by Sir Henry Raeburn, depicting a Scottish surgeon in contemplative attire.

Portrait of Sir Alexander Munro

Sir Henry Raeburn

Portrait of Sir John Lambert by Anthony van Dyck, 1639, showcasing the sitter's dignified presence.

Portrait of Sir John Lambert

Anthony van Dyck

Portrait of Sir John Mennes by Anthony van Dyck showcases the elegance of Baroque portraiture.

Portrait Of Sir John Mennes (1599-1671)

Anthony van Dyck

A portrait of a woman by Frederic Leighton, showcasing Victorian style.

Portrait of Stella

Frederic Leighton

A shepherdess carves an inscription into a tree in a serene landscape.

Shepherdess Cutting an Inscription on a Tree

George Romney

A portrait of a young girl in a formal setting.

Portrait of the Hon. Esmée Mary Gabrielle Harmsworth, later Countess Cromer, aged nine

Philip Alexius de László