United Kingdom Paintings

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

A serene landscape depicting cattle wading in a stream beneath a stone bridge.

Cattle in a Stream under a Bridge

Joseph Mallord William Turner

A charming depiction of a baby in a royal setting.

His Majesty the Baby Pl.5

Walter Crane

A painting depicting Shakespeare as an infant, nurtured by figures representing Comedy and Tragedy.

The Infant Shakespeare Nursed by Comedy and Tragedy

George Romney

A serene depiction of Cliveden House overlooking the Thames, surrounded by trees and small boats.

Cliveden on Thames

Joseph Mallord William Turner

A landscape showing Windsor Castle silhouetted against a luminous sky with trees and a diagonal fallen branch in the foreground.

Windsor Castle from Salt Hill

Joseph Mallord William Turner

A woman in a luminous white garment and sheer cap lies on a bed with deep blue drapery, her face illuminated and surrounded by dark curtains.

Venetia, Lady Digby, on her Deathbed

Anthony van Dyck

A portrait of Richard Cumberland by George Romney.

Richard Cumberland Frontispiece

George Romney

Portrait of a woman named Adelaide by Francis Wheatley.

Adelaide

Francis Wheatley

A dynamic seascape depicting the beach at Margate with turbulent skies and restless waters.

View of the Beach at Margate

Joseph Mallord William Turner

A depiction of a group in mourning, showcasing emotional expressions.

Mourning Group

George Romney

A dramatic seascape with a stormy sky and a lone figure on the shore.

What You Will!

Joseph Mallord William Turner

A dramatic depiction of hell by George Romney.

Hell

George Romney

A painting depicting a whimsical scene of a prince in a forest.

Prince Charming In The Forest

Walter Crane

This painting depicts the theme of labor solidarity in a vibrant allegorical style.

Solidarity of Labour. Labour’s May Day. Dedicated to the Workers of the World

Walter Crane

Frederic Leighton's 'Rizpah, a colour sketch' captures a dramatic moment in a mythological narrative.

Rizpah, a colour sketch

Frederic Leighton

A portrait of two young girls, Violet and Lily, by Walter Crane.

Violet And Lily, The Daughters Of Edmund Routledge

Walter Crane

Portrait of Alexander Henderson by Anthony van Dyck, showcasing his serious demeanor and scholarly attire.

Alexander Henderson (c.1583–1646)

Anthony van Dyck

A stormy harbor scene depicting boats struggling against turbulent waters.

Calais Pier

Joseph Mallord William Turner

A woman hiding behind a door in a Victorian interior setting.

Vrouw verstopt achter een deur

Lawrence Alma-Tadema

This painting depicts two nude children in a serene setting.

Two Nude Children

George Romney

A dynamic seascape depicting waves crashing onto the shore under a shifting sky.

Waves Breaking on a Shore

Joseph Mallord William Turner

A painting depicting a church interior illuminated by shafts of light.

Scene in a Church or Vaulted Hall

Joseph Mallord William Turner

Portrait of Wilhelmine Preetorius by Philip Alexius de László.

Portrait of Wilhelmine Preetorius

Philip Alexius de László

A dramatic seascape depicting a steamboat struggling through stormy seas, illuminated by ghostly blue lights.

Rockets and Blue Lights (Close at Hand) to Warn Steamboats of Shoal

Joseph Mallord William Turner

A vibrant sunset over a lake, with shimmering reflections and silhouettes of trees.

Sun Setting over a Lake

Joseph Mallord William Turner

John Linnell's painting depicts Noah and his family in the tense moments before the deluge.

Noah, The Eve of the Deluge

John Linnell

William Blake's portrait of Edmund Spenser, depicting the poet in a visionary light.

Edmund Spenser (c.1552–1599)

William Blake

A serene depiction of Tythrop Park, showcasing the English countryside estate under a gentle sky.

Tythrop

John Linnell

Walter Crane's painting depicts Britomart viewing Artegal in a lush, romantic setting.

Britomart viewing Artegal

Walter Crane

A painting depicting a young child learning to walk, showcasing soft colors and tender expressions.

Learning to Walk

George Romney

A detailed painting of an African wild dog by Charles Hamilton Smith.

African Wild Dog

Charles Hamilton Smith

This painting by Kate Greenaway features a serene landscape filled with nature.

I sing of brooks, of blossoms, birds and bowers…

Kate Greenaway

A portrait of George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham, and Lord Francis Villiers by Anthony van Dyck.

George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham, and Lord Francis Villiers

Anthony van Dyck

A detailed depiction of a white-barred aguara fox by Charles Hamilton Smith.

White-Barred Aguara Fox

Charles Hamilton Smith

This painting depicts allegorical figures in a serene stream setting.

Allegorical figures in a stream

George Spencer Watson

An intimate view of an artist's colourman’s workshop, depicting craftsmen grinding pigments.

An Artists’ Colourman’s Workshop

Joseph Mallord William Turner

A depiction of Dolbadern Castle surrounded by mountains and water, capturing its isolation and decay.

Dolbadern Castle

Joseph Mallord William Turner

A family portrait of Oliver St. John, 1st Earl of Bolingbroke, with his wife and children by Anthony van Dyck.

Family of Oliver St. John Earl of Bolingbroke ( Inscription upper corner left

Anthony van Dyck

Walter Crane's 'Goody Two Shoes Pl 4' is a charming Victorian illustration featuring vibrant colors and whimsical characters.

Goody Two Shoes Pl 4

Walter Crane

Landscape with ancient ruins and vibrant earth tones by M.H. Long, 1884

Paestum

M.H. Long

David Roberts' painting depicts an artist's studio filled with light and color.

Zoldervertrek, ingericht als atelier

David Roberts

Portrait of Sir James Montgomery, Second Baronet of Stanhope by Sir Henry Raeburn.

Sir James Montgomery, Second Baronet of Stanhope

Sir Henry Raeburn

Portrait of Princess Elizabeth and Princess Anne by Anthony van Dyck.

Princess Elizabeth and Princess Anne

Anthony van Dyck

Walter Crane's 'The Dog in the Manger, The Frog and the Bull' depicts a whimsical scene with animals.

The Dog in the Manger, The Frog and the Bull

Walter Crane

A depiction of fishermen with their baskets and nets.

Fisherfolk with Baskets and Nets

Francis Wheatley

A charming illustration featuring children engaged in playful activities.

Under the window; pictures & rhymes for children Pl.17

Kate Greenaway

A marine scene depicting boats and water, showcasing Whistler's Impressionist style.

From Billingsgate

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A portrait of a Greek man by John Frederick Lewis.

Walton-On-Thames A Study Of A Greek Man

John Frederick Lewis

A serene depiction of a woman resting in a tranquil setting.

A Woman Resting

John Linnell

A serene river scene depicting boats and lush greenery along Walton Reach.

Walton Reach

Joseph Mallord William Turner

A painting depicting Walton Bridges on the Thames, showcasing the bridge and surrounding landscape.

Walton Bridges on the Thames

Joseph Mallord William Turner

A serene marine scene depicting the Thames River at Wapping.

Wapping

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A whimsical illustration of the Pied Piper leading children through a picturesque landscape.

The Pied Piper of Hamelin Pl 1

Kate Greenaway

Portrait of Richard Palmer by George Romney.

Portrait of Richard Palmer

George Romney

A dramatic scene of whalers struggling in the Arctic ice, with boiling blubber and chaotic motion.

Whalers (Boiling Blubber) Entangled in Flaw Ice, Endeavouring to Extricate Themselves

Joseph Mallord William Turner

A serene depiction of Widecombe Village in rural Devon, highlighting the church and villagers under a cloudy sky.

Widecombe Village

John Linnell

A tender portrayal of a woman and child by Kate Greenaway.

Woman and Child

Kate Greenaway

A striking depiction of a sable antelope in a natural setting.

Sable Antelope

Charles Hamilton Smith

A lively scene at Hyde Park Corner, capturing Edwardian society with elegantly dressed figures and carriages.

Hyde park corner

Charles Dana Gibson

A couple relaxes under a tree near a stream in this serene landscape by Robert Smirke.

Wooded Scene with a Couple Laying under a Tree, by a Stream

Robert Smirke

Walter Crane's 'Perseus and The Graia' depicts a mythological scene with vibrant colors and intricate details.

Perseus and The Graia

Walter Crane

A depiction of handmaidens in ancient Egypt by John Collier.

Pharaoh’s Handmaidens

John Collier

Portrait of Alexander Douglas-Hamilton, a young man in a red coat with loose hair, captured in a moment of life.

Alexander Douglas-Hamilton, later 10th Duke of Hamilton and 7th Duke of Brandon (1767 - 1852)

Sir Joshua Reynolds

Frederic Leighton's 'Rubinella' is a striking portrait showcasing a young woman in a vibrant setting.

Rubinella

Frederic Leighton

Portrait of a lady, traditionally identified as Anne, Countess of Clare by George Romney.

Portrait of a lady, traditionally identified as Anne, Countess of Clare

George Romney

Walter Crane's 'The Ass and the Sick Lion' depicts a fable scene with vivid colors and expressive figures.

The Ass and the Sick Lion

Walter Crane

Walter Crane's 'The Triumph of Music' celebrates the beauty and joy of music through vibrant colors and dynamic figures.

The Triumph of Music

Walter Crane

This painting depicts the story of the Pied Piper of Hamelin with vibrant colors and whimsical figures.

The Pied Piper of Hamelin Pl 16

Kate Greenaway

A view of London featuring the Thames and St. Paul's Cathedral.

view of London

Canaletto

A Victorian painting depicting a woman seated on a sofa.

Woman Seated on a Sofa

Walter Crane

Windsor Castle From the Long Walk by F. Norice, oil painting depicting a castle reflection on water.

Windsor Castle From the Long Walk

F. Norice

A serene landscape of Loch Muick with sunlight on the water and figures walking along a winding path in the Scottish Highlands.

Loch Muick

August Becker

Walter Crane's 'The Robber Bridegroom' features a vivid narrative scene.

The Robber Bridegroom

Walter Crane

A broad avenue leads to the white New Horse Guards building with towers and cupola, surrounded by eighteenth-century figures strolling near trees, a pond, and red-coated gentlemen.

View of Whitehall, New Horse Guards

Canaletto

William Blake's 'The Spiritual Form of Nelson guiding Leviathan' depicts Lord Nelson as a cosmic guide.

The Spiritual Form of Nelson guiding Leviathan

William Blake

A juxtaposition of two scenes: a lively Beer Street filled with joyful figures and a desolate Gin Lane depicting despair and decay.

Beer Street and Gin Lane

William Hogarth

Study for Solitude is a figurative painting by Frederic Leighton depicting a solitary figure in a contemplative pose.

Study for Solitude

Frederic Leighton

Calypso Island by Herbert James Draper depicts a serene scene of a nymph and a shipwrecked sailor.

Calypso Island

Herbert James Draper

A sketch capturing the tranquil banks of the Loire River by J.M.W. Turner.

Sketch for ‘The Banks of the Loire’

Joseph Mallord William Turner

Frederic Leighton's 'Three studies for ‘Flaming June’' showcases the artist's exploration of the female form.

Three studies for ‘Flaming June’

Frederic Leighton

A beautiful winter scene depicting a couple walking in a snowy landscape.

The winter walk

Edmund Blair Leighton

A heavy wooden cart half-submerged in shallow water, with horses resting and a man gazing ahead under a cloudy sky.

The Hay Wain

John Constable

A lifeless woman in a green dress slumps in a chair, surrounded by chaos, with a child and an old nurse in a tragic scene.

Marriage A-la-Mode: 6. The Lady's Death

William Hogarth

Portrait of Thomas Killigrew with a mastiff by Anthony van Dyck.

Thomas Killigrew (1611–1682) with a Mastiff

Anthony van Dyck

David Roberts' painting 'Aberothock Abbey' showcases a stunning architectural landscape.

Aberothock Abbey

David Roberts

Eleven bandaged soldiers form a line guided by a medical orderly, surrounded by wounded men and a golden sunset on a battlefield.

Gassed

John Singer Sargent

Monet's painting captures the Houses of Parliament in a misty London setting.

Houses of Parliament, London

Claude Monet

A portrait of a young bride by Sophie Anderson.

The young bride

Sophie Anderson

John Collier's 'Lady Godiva' depicts the legendary figure in a moment of bravery.

Lady Godiva

John Collier

A captivating painting depicting a dog and a fox in a Turkish setting.

Turkish Dog-Fox

Charles Hamilton Smith