United Kingdom Paintings

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

A depiction of Venus gazing into a mirror, surrounded by lush flora.

Venus’s looking glass

Walter Crane

A serene depiction of Goring Mill and Church, showcasing the harmony of rural life and nature.

Goring Mill and Church

Joseph Mallord William Turner

Portrait of Eleanor, Countess of Lauderdale by Angelica Kauffmann.

Portrait of Eleanor, Countess of Lauderdale

Angelica Kauffmann

This painting depicts Emma Hamilton, showcasing her elegance and charm.

Portrait of Emma Hamilton

Angelica Kauffmann

Portrait of Sir John Mennes by Anthony van Dyck, showcasing the naval officer's dignified presence.

Portrait of Sir John Mennes

Anthony van Dyck

A charming portrait of a child holding a wreath.

Child holding a wreath

Kate Greenaway

Walter Crane's 'Beauty and the Beast Pl. 17' illustrates a whimsical scene from the classic fairy tale.

Beauty and the beast Pl. 17

Walter Crane

A vibrant Impressionist landscape depicting a coastal scene in Guernsey.

View at Guernsey

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A study for a Bacchante by Herbert James Draper featuring a woman surrounded by grapes.

Bacchante, study for the vintage morn

Herbert James Draper

A visionary portrait of John Milton by William Blake, depicting the poet with an intense gaze.

Head of Milton

William Blake

A detailed depiction of a capybara in its natural habitat.

The Capybara

Charles Hamilton Smith

A study of a figure with clenched hands by Evelyn De Morgan.

Figure study with clenched hands

Evelyn De Morgan

A sunlit terrace overlooking the dramatic coastline near Niton, Isle of Wight.

View from the Terrace of a Villa at Niton, Isle of Wight, from Sketches by a Lady

Joseph Mallord William Turner

Walter Crane's 'Household stories from the collection of the Bros. Grimm' features whimsical illustrations inspired by fairy tales.

Household stories from the collection of the Bros. Grimm

Walter Crane

William Blake's 'The Judgement of Solomon' depicts the moment of Solomon's decision between two women claiming a child.

The Judgement of Solomon

William Blake

Portrait of Henry Danvers, Earl of Danby, painted by Anthony van Dyck in 1639.

Portrait of Henry Danvers, Earl of Danby

Anthony van Dyck

A serene landscape painting by Hercules Brabazon Brabazon depicting a town.

View of a town

Hercules Brabazon Brabazon

A serene view of a town with rooftops and a church spire, enveloped in early light.

View of a Town

Joseph Mallord William Turner

A misty view of Charing Cross Bridge over the Thames, with reflections shimmering in the water.

Charing Cross Bridge, Reflections on the Thames

Claude Monet

Portrait of Lady Emilia Kerr by George Romney, showcasing her elegance and poise.

Portrait Of Lady Emilia Kerr (1756-1832)

George Romney

A depiction of Pan, the Greek god of nature, by Frederic Leighton.

Pan

Frederic Leighton

An Allegory of Britain’s Mercantile Power by Robert Smirke.

An Allegory of Britain’s Mercantile Power

Robert Smirke

A soldier's silhouette in red against a black background with a warning text about venereal disease.

Guard Against Venereal Disease Art.IWMPST

Abram Games

Portrait of Lady Louisa Leveson Gower as Spes by Angelica Kauffmann.

Portrait of Lady Louisa Leveson Gower as Spes (Goddess of Hope)

Angelica Kauffmann

A stylized girl's head emerges from shadow and light, with a badge and the letters A.T.S. in red, white, and blue.

INF3-113 Forces Recruitment ATS (girl's head) Artist Abram Games

Abram Games

Portrait of Lady Jane Goodwin by Anthony van Dyck, showcasing her elegant attire and direct gaze.

Portrait of Lady Jane Goodwin

Anthony van Dyck

A modern block of flats contrasts sharply with a crumbling terrace house, symbolizing transformation and hope.

A modern block of flats contrasted with a row of unhealthy t

Abram Games

Evelyn De Morgan's 'Cassandra' depicts the tragic figure from Greek mythology.

Cassandra

Evelyn De Morgan

A portrait of Miss Juliana Willoughby by George Romney.

Miss Juliana Willoughby

George Romney

Walter Crane's 'Flora’s feast; A masque of flowers Pl.15' showcases a vibrant celebration of floral beauty.

Flora’s feast; A masque of flowers Pl.15

Walter Crane

Two young flower sellers stand under a grey London sky, showcasing their blooms amidst the city's street life.

Flower Sellers of London

Gustave Doré

Portrait of Mary Hill, Lady Killigrew by Anthony van Dyck, showcasing her composed demeanor and elegant attire.

Portrait of Mary Hill, Lady Killigrew

Anthony van Dyck

A serene marine landscape depicting the coast near Tunis.

Coast near Tunis

Hercules Brabazon Brabazon

Portrait of Millicent Leveson-Gower by John Singer Sargent.

Portrait Of Millicent Leveson-Gower, Duchess Of Sutherland (1867-1955)

John Singer Sargent

Portrait of Miss Williams by George Romney showcases a young woman in a delicate pose.

Portrait of Miss Williams

George Romney

Cows by John Holding, realism, depicts a herd grazing in a pastoral landscape

Cows

John Holding

Frederic Leighton's 'A sheet of figure studies' showcases various human figures in dynamic poses.

A sheet of figure studies

Frederic Leighton

A depiction of a young woman in a domestic setting, showcasing Victorian life.

The Saddler’s Daughter

George Spencer Watson

Alnaschar’s Vision by Robert Smirke depicts a dreamlike scene with vibrant colors and intricate details.

Alnaschar’s Vision

Robert Smirke

Walter Crane's 'Jack and the bean-stalk Pl.8' illustrates a scene from the famous fairy tale.

Jack and the bean-stalk Pl.8

Walter Crane

Portrait of Rev. Richard Stables by George Romney.

Portrait of Rev. Richard Stables

George Romney

Portrait of Mrs. Stevens by Francis Wheatley.

Mrs. Stevens

Francis Wheatley

A portrait of George du Maurier by Charles Dana Gibson, showcasing his charm and sophistication.

George du Maurier

Charles Dana Gibson

A detailed depiction of Duvaucel’s Squirrel in a natural setting.

Duvaucel’s Squirrel

Charles Hamilton Smith

A portrait depicting Claudio and Isabella by Robert Smirke.

Claudio and Isabella

Robert Smirke

Frederic Leighton's 'Standing male nude' showcases the human form in a classical style.

Standing male nude.

Frederic Leighton

A luminous landscape painting depicting water and sky merging with vaporous colors.

Landscape with Water

Joseph Mallord William Turner

A man with a pointed beard and mustache stands turned slightly left, wearing a pale blue sash, black garment, white lace collar, and resting his right hand on a table.

Portrait of Charles I of England

Anthony van Dyck

A painting depicting Windsor Castle by James Abbott McNeill Whistler.

Windsor Castle

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A barge drifts on a river at sunset, illuminated by golden light.

Barge on the River, Sunset

Joseph Mallord William Turner

A river scene with two figures in a small boat on the left bank, swans gliding on the water, and cattle grazing on the right bank under trees.

The Thames at Eton

Joseph Mallord William Turner

A tall dark tree stands center with a waterfall to the right, an aqueduct arches across distant hills, and a hazy grove appears to the left under a pale sky.

Southern Landscape with an Aqueduct and Waterfall

Joseph Mallord William Turner

Agrippina disembarks at the Tiber with the ashes of Germanicus in Turner's painting.

Ancient Rome; Agrippina Landing with the Ashes of Germanicus

Joseph Mallord William Turner

Portrait of the widow of the Duke of Buckingham and her children by Anthony van Dyck.

Portrait of the widow of the Duke of Buckingham Duke and her children

Anthony van Dyck

Portrait of Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford, by Anthony van Dyck, depicting him in armor.

Portrait of Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford (1593-1641), half-length, in armour

Anthony van Dyck

William Blake's portrait of William Shakespeare, depicting him as a visionary figure.

William Shakespeare (c.1564–1616)

William Blake

A serene landscape painting titled 'Morning' by Francis Wheatley.

Morning

Francis Wheatley

A portrait of William Russell, 5th Earl and later 1st Duke of Bedford, by Anthony van Dyck.

Portrait Of William Russell, 5th Earl And Later 1st Duke Of Bedford (1616-1700)

Anthony van Dyck

Portrait of Joseph Allen by George Romney.

Joseph Allen

George Romney

Portrait of Lady Dorothy Dacre by Anthony van Dyck, depicting a poised noblewoman in elegant attire.

Portrait of Lady Dorothy Dacre

Anthony van Dyck

Portrait of a man by Anthony van Dyck, showcasing a reserved confidence and intricate details.

Portrait of a Man, c. 1630-

Anthony van Dyck

A painting depicting Saint Paul's Cathedral in London.

Possibly Saint Paul’s, London

George Romney

A charming picnic scene by Edmund Blair Leighton.

A Picnic Party

Edmund Blair Leighton

William Blake's 'Baptism of Christ' depicts the moment of Jesus' baptism by John the Baptist.

Baptism of Christ

William Blake

A depiction of Boreas surrounded by fallen leaves, showcasing the beauty of nature.

Boreas and the Fallen Leaves

Evelyn De Morgan

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's 'Five O’Clock; Supper in London' captures a lively social scene.

Five O’Clock; Supper in London

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

A serene landscape painting by George Romney depicting the Westmoreland countryside.

Landscape in Westmoreland

George Romney

A painting titled 'Autumn' by Kate Greenaway depicting a serene autumn landscape.

Autumn

Kate Greenaway

A surreal landscape painting by Paul Nash depicting a bomber in a dreamlike setting.

Bomber Lair

Paul Nash

A portrait of Lord Strafford and his secretary Sir P Mainwaring, capturing a moment of tension and loyalty.

Lord Strafford And His Secretary Sir P Mainwaring

Anthony van Dyck

Profile of a Grotesque Head Facing Right

George Romney

A painting depicting a gray wolf in a natural setting.

The Gray Wolf

Charles Hamilton Smith

A detailed depiction of a banded mongoose by Charles Hamilton Smith.

Banded Mongoose.

Charles Hamilton Smith

A painting depicting a greyhound and a dhole in a natural setting.

Greyhound Dhole

Charles Hamilton Smith

A painting of a Corsac Dog-Fox by Charles Hamilton Smith.

Corsac Dog-Fox

Charles Hamilton Smith

A depiction of a family reunion in a pastoral setting.

Olivia Returns to Her Family

Francis Wheatley

A depiction of maids working with milk in a pastoral setting.

Milk below Maids

Francis Wheatley

A historical battle scene design by Robert Smirke.

First Design of a Battle Scene

Robert Smirke

A depiction of two young athletes in helmets engaged in a spirited duel.

Twee strijdende gymnasiasten met helmen op

Lawrence Alma-Tadema

This painting depicts Queen Eleanor and Fair Rosamund in a lush garden setting.

Queen Eleanor & Fair Rosamund

Evelyn De Morgan

A dramatic sunset scene depicting two stags fighting by a shimmering lake.

The Lake, Petworth: Sunset, Fighting Bucks

Joseph Mallord William Turner

Walter Crane's 'Rapunzel' features a young woman with long hair in a lush garden setting.

Rapunzel

Walter Crane

Evelyn De Morgan's 'A Soul in Hell' depicts a haunting allegory of despair.

A Soul in Hell

Evelyn De Morgan

A portrait of a baby dressed in royal attire, showcasing innocence and nobility.

His Majesty the Baby Pl.2

Walter Crane

Ariadne by Herbert James Draper depicts a woman surrounded by vibrant colors and intricate details.

Ariadne

Herbert James Draper

This artwork illustrates the vastness of the British Empire through a detailed map.

Imperial Federation, Map of the World Showing the Extent of the British Empire in

Walter Crane

A portrait of Lady Hamilton as 'Serena' reading a newspaper by George Romney.

Lady Hamilton as ‘Serena’ Reading a Newspaper

George Romney

A depiction of a father advising his child in a serene setting.

The Father’s Admonition

Francis Wheatley

A depiction of red kangaroos in a natural setting.

Red Kangaroos

Charles Hamilton Smith

A captivating depiction of a red panda in its natural habitat.

Red Panda

Charles Hamilton Smith