United Kingdom Paintings

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

Portrait of Janet Law by Sir Henry Raeburn, showcasing her dignified presence.

Janet Law

Sir Henry Raeburn

Portrait of Princess Mary, daughter of Charles I, by Anthony van Dyck.

Princess Mary, Daughter Of Charles I

Anthony van Dyck

This illustration by Kate Greenaway features children playing under a window.

Under the window; pictures & rhymes for children Pl.15

Kate Greenaway

A landscape painting depicting the serene views of Fulham.

Fulham

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A landscape painting depicting the Coniston Fells at dawn with mist and a glimmering lake.

Morning amongst the Coniston Fells, Cumberland

Joseph Mallord William Turner

A luminous sky dominates the scene with small boats, yellow and white sails, indistinct figures at the water’s edge, and a floating bundle in the foreground.

Emigrants Embarking at Margate

Joseph Mallord William Turner

A sunset view off Margate, capturing the interplay of light and atmosphere over the sea.

View off Margate, Evening

Joseph Mallord William Turner

Joseph Mallord William Turner's painting 'The Long Cellar at Petworth' depicts a dimly lit cellar with workers among casks and bottles.

The Long Cellar at Petworth

Joseph Mallord William Turner

A dramatic depiction of Laugharne Castle during a storm by J.M.W. Turner.

the welsh Laugharne Castle during a storm

Joseph Mallord William Turner

A depiction of Venus mourning over the dead Adonis, showcasing emotional turmoil and dramatic landscape.

Venus and the Dead Adonis

Joseph Mallord William Turner

A glowing orange sun above foggy water with loose brushstrokes showing reflections and a faint outline of a bridge on the horizon.

Waterloo Bridge: the Sun in a Fog

Claude Monet

Landscape depicting sunset over Charleston waters by Samuel Barnard, oil painting

View of Charleston

Unknown Artist

A landscape painting depicting Ullswater from Gobarrow Park, showcasing rolling hills and a winding lake under shifting weather.

Ullswater from Gobarrow Park

Joseph Mallord William Turner

A sketch by Lawrence Alma-Tadema showcasing a figure in a classical setting.

Schets voor de improvisator..

Lawrence Alma-Tadema

A depiction of a scene from Shakespeare's Timon of Athens by Robert Smirke.

Scene from Timon of Athens

Robert Smirke

A whimsical illustration depicting the story of the Pied Piper of Hamelin.

The Pied Piper of Hamelin Pl 15

Kate Greenaway

A young girl holding an umbrella, showcasing the charm of Victorian portraiture.

Girl holding Umbrella

Kate Greenaway

Portrait of a young man by George Romney.

Portrait Of A Young Man

George Romney

A richly dressed man with long brown hair and a pointed beard stands turned slightly left, wearing red and silver costume with a blue sash, holding a sword, with a crown and orb at his feet against a dark curtain and blue sky.

Portrait of Charles I (1600-1649)

Anthony van Dyck

A depiction of King Lear awakening, showcasing dramatic expressions and rich colors.

The awakening of King Lear

Robert Smirke

A scene depicting Malvolio confronting Maria, Fabian, and Sir Toby from Shakespeare's play.

Malvolio abusing Maria, Fabian and Sir Toby

Robert Smirke

A depiction of characters from Shakespeare's play, showcasing their interaction.

Stephano and Trinculo with Caliban

Robert Smirke

A painting depicting the characters Prospero and Miranda from Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'.

Prospero and Miranda

George Romney

Evelyn De Morgan's 'Study for ‘In Memoriam’' features a poignant allegorical representation of loss.

Study for ‘In Memoriam’

Evelyn De Morgan

Walter Crane's painting captures a dramatic moment from Shakespeare's play.

Valentine; ‘Ruffian, let go that rude uncivil touch, thou friend of an ill fashion!’, act V, 4

Walter Crane

A depiction of a knight and a woman in a medieval setting.

Vanquished

Edmund Blair Leighton

A study by Lawrence Alma-Tadema depicting Roman baths.

Study for Thermaie Antoniniane

Lawrence Alma-Tadema

A vibrant depiction of a woman in a lush garden setting.

My Lady’s Garden.

Walter Crane

A portrait of Monsieur Moroni by Philip Alexius de László.

Portrait Of Monsieur Moroni

Philip Alexius de László

A painting depicting Old Putney Bridge by Whistler.

Old Putney Bridge

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Portrait of General Henry Wynyard by Sir Henry Raeburn, depicting a British officer in uniform.

Portrait of General Henry Wynyard

Sir Henry Raeburn

Portrait of Hugh Hope by Sir Henry Raeburn, depicting a young Scottish civil servant.

Portrait of Hugh Hope

Sir Henry Raeburn

A portrait of a man named Alexander Edgar, painted by Sir Henry Raeburn.

Portrait of Alexander Edgar

Sir Henry Raeburn

A landscape painting by David Roberts depicting hills and a serene setting.

Hillslap

David Roberts

A striking depiction of a hyaena in its natural habitat.

The Strand Hyaena

Charles Hamilton Smith

Shore Scene with Boats in Choppy Water, oil on canvas by British 19th Century

Shore Scene with Boats in Choppy Water

British 19th Century

Walter Crane's 'Woman in a Kimono' showcases a woman in traditional attire with intricate patterns.

Woman in a Kimono

Walter Crane

A portrait of Constance Wynne-Roberts by John Singer Sargent.

Constance Wynne-Roberts, Mrs Ernest Hills Of Redleaf

John Singer Sargent

A whimsical illustration featuring a frog and a crow.

Ye Frog and Ye Crow

Walter Crane

A vibrant depiction of the interior of the Rotunda at Ranelagh, showcasing elegantly dressed figures in a social gathering.

London: The Interior of the Rotunda, Ranelagh, London

Canaletto

A depiction of Alnwick Castle rising above the River Aln, showcasing its medieval architecture in a serene English landscape.

Alnwick Castle

Canaletto

Evelyn De Morgan's 'S.O.S.' depicts a woman in distress amidst a stormy sea.

S.O.S.

Evelyn De Morgan

A dramatic seascape depicting ancient ruins along the Bay of Baiae.

Seacoast with Ruin, probably the Bay of Baiae

Joseph Mallord William Turner

A painting depicting a serene street scene in Chelsea.

Jubilee Place, Chelsea

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A portrait of a woman holding a letter, reflecting themes of love and longing.

Silvia; ‘..Go give your master this, tell him from me, one Julia, that his changing thoughts forget…’

Walter Crane

Evelyn De Morgan's painting depicts Sleep and Death as children of the night.

Sleep and Death, the Children of the Night

Evelyn De Morgan

A charming illustration depicting the month of July.

July

Kate Greenaway

A painting depicting Southend Pier by James Abbott McNeill Whistler.

Southend Pier

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Walter Crane's *Spenser’s Faerie Queene* is a vibrant illustration inspired by literature.

Spenser’s Faerie queene

Walter Crane

Walter Crane's 'Spenser’s Faerie queene Pl.13' is a vibrant illustration depicting a scene from the epic poem.

Spenser’s Faerie queene Pl.13

Walter Crane

A detailed depiction of a Turnspit Dog by Charles Hamilton Smith.

Parent of the Modern Coach Dog – Turnspit Dog

Charles Hamilton Smith

A portrait of Mrs. Bond by Walter Crane showcasing Victorian fashion.

Mrs. Bond

Walter Crane

Evelyn De Morgan's 'Study For Luna' features a celestial figure in a dreamy setting.

Study For Luna

Evelyn De Morgan

Portrait of Mrs. James Wedderburn, née Isabelle Clerk by Sir Henry Raeburn.

Mrs. James Wedderburn, née Isabelle Clerk

Sir Henry Raeburn

Walter Crane's 'The Absurd A.B.C Pl 4' features whimsical illustrations that engage with themes of childhood and education.

The Absurd A.B.C Pl 4

Walter Crane

A dramatic hilly landscape with a solitary tower at sunset.

Hilly Landscape with Tower

Joseph Mallord William Turner

A depiction of a lively scene with figures in a vibrant setting.

All’s Well that Ends Well

Francis Wheatley

Evelyn De Morgan's 'The Crown of Glory' depicts a woman adorned with a radiant crown, symbolizing victory and divine grace.

The Crown of Glory

Evelyn De Morgan

Evelyn De Morgan's 'The Field of the Slain' depicts a poignant scene of mourning.

The Field of the Slain

Evelyn De Morgan

A depiction of Tannhäuser in the Venusberg, showcasing vibrant colors and intricate details.

Tannhäuser en el Venusberg

John Collier

Walter Crane's 'The Boaster' presents a vibrant allegorical scene.

The Boaster

Walter Crane

A painting depicting geese and cranes in a natural setting.

The Geese and the Cranes

Walter Crane

A vibrant painting featuring a golden bird amidst lush foliage.

The Golden Bird

Walter Crane

A painting depicting a hart entwined with vines, showcasing Victorian artistic themes.

The Hart and the Vine

Walter Crane

Evelyn De Morgan's 'The Hour Glass' explores themes of time and mortality.

The Hour Glass

Evelyn De Morgan

Walter Crane's 'The history of Reynard the Fox' illustrates a classic fable with vibrant colors and intricate details.

The history of Reynard the Fox

Walter Crane

Walter Crane's 'The Judgment of Paris' depicts a mythological scene with vibrant colors and intricate details.

The Judgment of Paris

Walter Crane

This painting depicts two noblewomen in elegant attire, showcasing the artist's skill in portraiture.

Katherine, Countess of Chesterfield, and Lucy, Countess of Huntingdon

Anthony van Dyck

A striking depiction of a man interacting with a snake.

The Man and the Snake

Walter Crane

George Romney's 'Laocoon' depicts the dramatic scene of Laocoon and his sons being attacked by serpents.

Laocoon

George Romney

Walter Crane's 'The Mulberry Bush' depicts children playing around a bush, showcasing a vibrant scene.

The Mulberry Bush

Walter Crane

A charming depiction of children playing around a mulberry bush.

The Mulberry Bush.

Walter Crane

A sketch of drapery for a painting featuring Greek girls playing ball.

Sketch for drapery in ‘Greek Girls Playing at Ball’

Frederic Leighton

Frederic Leighton's painting 'Two Children' captures a tender moment between two young figures.

Two Children

Frederic Leighton

Evelyn De Morgan's 'The Search-Light' captures a moment of illumination in a dark setting.

The Search-Light

Evelyn De Morgan

Frederic Leighton's 'Three figure studies for ‘The Dance’' showcases dynamic movement and classical beauty.

Three figure studies for ‘The Dance’

Frederic Leighton

A whimsical painting of a lion in a romantic pose.

The Lion in love

Walter Crane

Frederic Leighton's study of three draped female figures showcases his interest in the human form.

Study of Three Standing Draped Female Figures for ‘Music’

Frederic Leighton

A still life painting featuring vibrant oranges and a serene setting.

Sweet China Oranges, Sweet China

Francis Wheatley

The Charity of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary depicts a compassionate moment of charity.

The Charity of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary

Edmund Blair Leighton

Walter Crane's 'King Arthur' depicts the legendary figure in a vibrant, detailed scene.

King Arthur

Walter Crane

Walter Crane's 'Three Blind Mice' features whimsical characters in a playful setting.

Three Blind Mice

Walter Crane

A charming illustration by Kate Greenaway featuring children playing under a window.

Under the window; pictures & rhymes for children Pl.53

Kate Greenaway

A detailed study of a female head by Evelyn De Morgan.

Study of a female head for The Love Potion

Evelyn De Morgan

Raphael's 'Christ's Charge to Peter' depicts Christ bestowing keys to Peter on the shores of Lake Tiberias.

Christ's Charge to Peter

Raphael

Frederic Leighton's painting depicts a young girl adorned with a laurel wreath.

Study Of A Girl’s Head, Wreathed In Laurel

Frederic Leighton

A whimsical illustration depicting the tale of the Pied Piper of Hamelin.

The Pied Piper of Hamelin Pl 23

Kate Greenaway

Frederic Leighton's painting depicts Cleoboulos teaching his daughter Cleobouline.

Cleoboulos instructing his daughter Cleobouline

Frederic Leighton

A charming depiction of three children engaged in playful activities.

Three Children

Walter Crane

A depiction of Ovid's exile from Rome, showcasing the emotional turmoil and grandeur of ancient architecture.

Ancient Italy - Ovid Banished from Rome

Joseph Mallord William Turner