United Kingdom Paintings

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

Henrietta Maria (1609–1669)

Anthony van Dyck

A man in 18th-century attire stands before Table Mountain and Table Bay, holding a telescope.

Richard Beard Streatfield of Copford Lichfield, Staffordshire (1705–1770)

Arthur Devis

A sketch depicting an archway with trees by the sea, capturing the moment of separation in the myth of Hero and Leander.

Archway with Trees by the Sea; Sketch for ‘The Parting of Hero and Leander’

Joseph Mallord William Turner

A misty view of the Thames with Westminster Palace and boats in the foreground.

The Thames below Westminster

Claude Monet

A serene landscape painting depicting a cottage under a tree.

Cottage under a Tree

Hercules Brabazon Brabazon

A view from Somerset House terrace showing the River Thames with boats, figures on the terrace and riverbank, and St. Paul's Cathedral in the distance.

The Thames from the Terrace of Somerset House, Looking toward St. Paul's

Canaletto

Walter Crane's painting depicts a serene marine scene as Hallblithe sails away.

Chapter XX. So now saileth Hallblithe away from the Glittering Plain

Walter Crane

A seated woman in a high-backed chair with a white and gold dress, brown drapery behind her, and a landscape visible through a window to the right.

Lady Dorothy Percy, Countess of Leicester (1598-1659)

Anthony van Dyck

A woman with dark curled hair in a white satin sleeve and blue-green drapery stands in three-quarter view against a rocky landscape with a distant river and trees.

Lady Elizabeth Clifford, Countess of Burlington (1621 – 1698)

Anthony van Dyck

A painting depicting a scene of a woman asking for alms in a richly detailed setting.

Asking for alms

John Frederick Lewis

A portrait of Sir Henry Irving as Philip II of Spain by Whistler.

Arrangement in Black, No. 3, Sir Henry Irving as Philip II of Spain

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Portrait of Arthur Saunders Gore and his wife by Pompeo Batoni.

Arthur Saunders Gore, Viscount Sudley, later 2nd Earl of Arran (1734-1809), and his wife

Pompeo Batoni

Transept of Ewenny Priory, Glamorganshire by Joseph Mallord William Turner, showcasing medieval architecture.

Transept of Ewenny Priory, Glamorganshire

Joseph Mallord William Turner

A painting depicting the Thames River near Walton Bridges with boats and figures along the banks.

The Thames near Walton Bridges

Joseph Mallord William Turner

A depiction of a lively scene from Shakespeare's play 'As You Like It'.

As you like it Pl.1

Robert Smirke

A painting depicting a wild donkey, showcasing the beauty of nature.

Asinus Onager Horse

Charles Hamilton Smith

A Victorian illustration depicting a character from Shakespeare's play.

Launce; ‘…He is a stone, a very pebble stone and has no more pity in him than a dog’, act II, sc. 2

Walter Crane

A woman in a field with a lark, capturing a moment of nature and tranquility.

The song of the lark

Sophie Anderson

Portrait of Margaret Lemon by Anthony van Dyck, depicting her with dark curls and an engaging expression.

Margaret Lemon (fl.1635-1640)

Anthony van Dyck

A serene sunrise landscape featuring a town on the Rhine, a bridge, and a castle illuminated by morning light.

A Town on the Rhine, with a Bridge and a Castle on a Height – Sunrise

Joseph Mallord William Turner

Portrait of Sir John Suckling by Anthony van Dyck, showcasing the sitter's confident demeanor.

Sir John Suckling

Anthony van Dyck

A depiction of Margate Harbour with fishing boats and a dramatic sky.

Margate Harbour

Joseph Mallord William Turner

Francis Wheatley's painting 'Milk Below Maids' depicts a lively market scene.

Milk Below Maids, from the Cries of London Series

Francis Wheatley

A detailed interior scene depicting an apodyterium by Lawrence Alma-Tadema.

An Apodyterium

Lawrence Alma-Tadema

A young woman and a man share an intimate moment in a crowded tavern, surrounded by animated figures in the background.

Tavern Scene

Adriaen Brouwer

A detailed painting of a golden lily by John Frederick Lewis.

Lilium Auratum

John Frederick Lewis

A dramatic view of Dunbar Castle, captured amidst turbulent seas and skies.

Dunbar Castle

Joseph Mallord William Turner

A dramatic court scene painted by Frederic Leighton.

Dramatic Scene in a Court

Frederic Leighton

A painting by Paul Nash depicting themes of sorrow and loss.

Design for Urne Buriall – Sorrow

Paul Nash

A serene landscape painting by Walter Crane featuring rolling hills and a tranquil sky.

Over the Hills & far away

Walter Crane

A Young Turkish Woman by John Frederick Lewis depicts a beautifully adorned woman in a richly detailed setting.

A Young Turkish Woman

John Frederick Lewis

Walter Crane's 'Baby’s own Aesop' features whimsical illustrations of fables for children.

Baby’s own Aesop

Walter Crane

A painting depicting Cockermouth Castle amidst a lush landscape with light breaking through clouds.

Cockermouth Castle

Joseph Mallord William Turner

A classical male figure is depicted from the back, showcasing detailed anatomy and drapery.

Back View of a Standing Classical Male Figure

George Romney

A detailed depiction of a banded palm civet in its natural habitat.

Banded Palm Civet

Charles Hamilton Smith

A group of figures including winged putti holding escutcheons with UK arms, a child standing on a helmet, and others in flowing drapery amid clouds and armor.

The Union of England and Scotland (Charles I as the Prince of Wales)

Peter Paul Rubens

Portrait of Cecilia Crofts, Mrs Killigrew by Anthony van Dyck, showcasing her elegance and confidence.

Cecilia Crofts, Mrs Killigrew (d.1638)

Anthony van Dyck

A dramatic seascape depicting figures on a raft amidst turbulent waters.

The Raft

Joseph Mallord William Turner

A depiction of the union of England and Scotland, with regal figures symbolizing unity.

The union of England and Scotland

Peter Paul Rubens

A scene depicting Bakbarah in a lady's apartment, showcasing intricate details and warm colors.

Bakbarah in the Lady’s Apartment

Robert Smirke

Portrait of Barbara St. John Bletsoe, Countess of Coventry by Angelica Kauffmann.

Barbara St. John Bletsoe, Countess of Coventry

Angelica Kauffmann

A swirling vortex of ochre, brown, and gold depicting the themes of light and darkness.

Shade and Darkness

Joseph Mallord William Turner

A portrait of Admiral Sir Chaloner Ogle in a naval uniform, set against a dark background.

Admiral Sir Chaloner Ogle (1726–1816)

George Romney

A fiery blaze engulfs buildings by a river, with smoke rising into a night sky and crowds and boats watching from the riverbanks.

The Burning of the Houses of Lords and Commons, 16 October

Joseph Mallord William Turner

Portrait of a woman named Emma by George Romney.

Emma

George Romney

Walter Crane's painting depicts Pandora's curiosity and desire to open the box.

Pandora desires to open the box

Walter Crane

A dreamlike depiction of Jacob's Ladder by Turner, featuring swirling forms and a golden illumination.

The Vision of Jacob’s Ladder (?)

Joseph Mallord William Turner

Genii Bearing a Garland by Peter Paul Rubens depicts youthful figures celebrating with a lush garland.

Genii Bearing a Garland

Peter Paul Rubens

George IV is depicted at the Provost’s Banquet in Edinburgh, surrounded by dignitaries in a candlelit hall.

George IV at the Provost’s Banquet in the Parliament House, Edinburgh

Joseph Mallord William Turner

This painting captures a serene moment inspired by nature and poetry.

Hark! Hark! the Lark at Heaven’s gate sings….

Kate Greenaway

A depiction of Moreby Hall by James Abbott McNeill Whistler.

Moreby Hall

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A serene landscape featuring trees beside a river with a bridge in the distance.

Trees beside the River, with Bridge in the Middle Distance

Joseph Mallord William Turner

A sunlit riverbank with tall leafy trees on the right, a wooden jetty on the left, and swirling clouds above reflected in the water.

Eton, from the River

Joseph Mallord William Turner

Walter Crane's painting depicts Bellerophon in a dramatic battle against the Chimera.

Bellerophon slays the chimera

Walter Crane

A vibrant depiction of a Bacchanalia celebration in a lush wooded landscape.

Figure Study of a Bacchanalia Celebration in a Wooded Landscape.

Robert Smirke

Walter Crane's 'Beauty and the Beast Pl. 03' illustrates a whimsical scene from the classic tale.

Beauty and the beast Pl. 03

Walter Crane

This artwork depicts a tiger cowrie shell with intricate details.

Tiger cowrie (Cypraea tigris)

Wenceslaus Hollar

A man in 18th-century clothing gazes thoughtfully while seated against a dark background.

A Man Called Mr. Cross

George Romney

Abergavenny Steeple Chase: ‘Taking the Wall’ by Charles Denton, oil on canvas showing a horse race.

Abergavenny Steeple Chase: ‘Taking the Wall’ : Pontiff, General, Thurgarton, Dearest Mae, Ploughboy

Unknown Artist

A young man in a black doublet with white slashed sleeves and a blue sash stands before a stone column, gazing directly at the viewer.

Portrait of James Stewart, 1st Duke of Richmond, 4th Duke of Lennox (1612-1655)

Anthony van Dyck

A lady in a shimmering gown stands by a wooded path, gazing at the viewer with a distant manor and pond behind her.

Portrait of a Lady in a Landscape

Arthur Devis

A couple, traditionally identified as Mr. and Mrs. Hill, posed in a room with a teacup and a formal demeanor.

A Couple, Traditionally Identified as Mr. and Mrs. Hill

Arthur Devis

A group of men with horses and dogs gathered on a green lawn in front of a stately house.

Leak Okeover, Rev. John Allen and Captain Chester at Okeover Hall, Staffordshire

Arthur Devis

Evelyn De Morgan's 'The Worship of Mammon' explores themes of greed and materialism.

The worship of Mammon

Evelyn De Morgan

A vibrant depiction of a May-Day celebration by Walter Crane.

The Workers May-Pole. An Offering for May-Day 1894 from Walter Crane

Walter Crane

Paul Nash's 'Funeral Pyre' depicts a haunting landscape with a central pyre.

Funeral Pyre

Paul Nash

This illustration depicts the story of the Pied Piper of Hamelin.

The Pied Piper of Hamelin Pl 28

Kate Greenaway

A ship with pale sails glides across dark water toward a colossal crouching giant on a rocky outcrop, with a second vessel moored nearby under a glowing sky.

Ulysses and Polyphemus

Joseph Mallord William Turner

This illustration by Kate Greenaway features children engaged in playful activities.

Under the window; pictures & rhymes for children Pl.27

Kate Greenaway

Portrait of Richard Weston, First Earl of Portland by Anthony van Dyck.

Portrait of Richard Weston, First Earl of Portland

Anthony van Dyck

A portrait of two sisters by George Romney.

Two Sisters

George Romney

A bustling scene in Leicester Square, London, capturing the essence of late Victorian life.

Between Times, Leicester Square

Charles Dana Gibson

A portrait of a woman leaning on a column by George Romney.

Lady Leaning on a Column

George Romney

The painting 'The Communion' by Francis Wheatley depicts a religious gathering.

The Communion

Francis Wheatley

A surreal depiction of a humanoid flea holding a bowl of blood against a starry background.

The Ghost of a Flea

William Blake

Pastoral scene with rolling hills, figures, and sunlight by English School, oil on canvas

Pastoral Scene

English School

John Frederick Lewis's 'The Harem' captures a vibrant interior scene.

The Harem

John Frederick Lewis

A double portrait of Thomas Killigrew and an unidentified companion by Anthony van Dyck.

Thomas Killigrew and William, Lord Crofts (?)

Anthony van Dyck

Full-length portrait of Thomas Hamilton, 2nd Earl of Haddington, wearing armor and a white fur-edged robe with a red velvet lining, holding a helmet.

Thomas Hamilton, 2nd Earl of Haddington, 1600 -

Anthony van Dyck

Portrait of Thomas Grove by George Romney.

Thomas Grove of Ferne Wiltshire

George Romney

A painting depicting a historical scene with figures in classical attire.

Patriotic Fund

Robert Smirke

A portrait of Thomas Alphonso Hayley by William Blake, capturing a moment of quiet introspection.

Thomas Alphonso Hayley (1780–1800)

William Blake

A luminous landscape painting inspired by a poem, depicting a solitary figure listening to the wind-stirred Aeolian harp.

Thomson's Aeolian Harp

Joseph Mallord William Turner

Portrait of Thomas Tayleur by Pompeo Batoni.

Thomas Tayleur, First Marquess of Headfort

Pompeo Batoni

A portrait of Thomas Otway by William Blake, depicting the playwright in a moment of introspection.

Thomas Otway (1652–1685)

William Blake

Charles I (1600-49)

Anthony van Dyck

A serene depiction of warships anchored at the confluence of the Thames and Medway rivers under a dramatic sky.

The Confluence of the Thames and the Medway

Joseph Mallord William Turner

Portrait of Thomas Howard by Anthony van Dyck.

Thomas Howard, Second Earl Of Arundel

Anthony van Dyck

Frederic Leighton's painting 'Pavonia' features a graceful figure draped in flowing garments.

Pavonia

Frederic Leighton

A charming depiction of three children playing outdoors.

Three Children

Kate Greenaway