United Kingdom Paintings

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

William Blake's illustration of Dante's 'Divine Comedy' depicts a haunting scene of the harpies tormenting suicides in a twisted forest.

The Wood of the Self-Murderers: The Harpies and the Suicides

William Blake

William Blake's 'The Virgin and Child in Egypt' depicts a serene moment of the Holy Family in a dreamlike landscape.

The Virgin and Child in Egypt

William Blake

A charming illustration depicting winter scenes by Kate Greenaway.

December

Kate Greenaway

David Roberts' 'Group of Figures, Gadshill' captures a lively scene with intricate details.

Group of Figures, Gadshill

David Roberts

Frederic Leighton's painting depicts the reconciliation of the Montague and Capulet families in the tragic aftermath of Romeo and Juliet.

Die Versöhnung der Familien Montague und Capulet im Angesicht der Leichen von Romeo und Julia

Frederic Leighton

A portrait of George, Baron Goring, showcasing the elegance of Baroque portraiture.

Portrait Of George, Baron Goring (1608-1657)

Anthony van Dyck

Frederic Leighton's painting depicts Samson carrying the gates of Gaza.

Samson Carrying the Gates

Frederic Leighton

A drawing by Frederic Leighton showcasing various figures in a dynamic composition.

Sketches of Figures

Frederic Leighton

Frederic Leighton's painting 'Romola; The peasants’ fair' captures a lively scene of rural festivities.

Romola; The peasants’ fair.

Frederic Leighton

A night scene showing the Palace of Westminster engulfed in golden flames with smoke, silhouetted towers, boats on the River Thames, crowds on the riverbank, and Westminster Bridge lit by small lights.

The Burning of the Houses of Lords and Commons

Joseph Mallord William Turner

A charming illustration by Kate Greenaway depicting a joyful scene.

Happy year

Kate Greenaway

A vibrant depiction of flowers and nature by Walter Crane.

Flora’s feast; A masque of flowers Pl.18

Walter Crane

Figurative work by Robert Turner, oil painting depicting a figure in vibrant fabrics.

Mountebank

Robert Turner

A serene landscape painting by Whistler depicting the Battersea area in the morning light.

Battersea Morn

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A marine scene depicting a bustling harbor with boats and figures.

From Billingsgate

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A small cityscape painting depicting Delft with a unique perspective.

A View of Delft

Carel Fabritius

A surreal landscape painting by Paul Nash depicting a dreamlike scene.

Souvenir of Florence

Paul Nash

A depiction of the schoolboy stage from Shakespeare's 'As You Like It.'

The Seven Ages of Man- The Schoolboy, ‘As You Like It,’ II, vii

Robert Smirke

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

The Pied Piper of Hamelin Pl 19

Kate Greenaway

Frederic Leighton's 'Study for ‘Greek Girl Dancing’' captures the grace of a dancer in vibrant colors.

Study for ‘Greek Girl Dancing’

Frederic Leighton

A serene marine scene depicting the Limehouse area.

Limehouse

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Herbert James Draper's 'The Spirit Of The Fountain' depicts a serene water nymph surrounded by nature.

The Spirit Of The Fountain

Herbert James Draper

Frederic Leighton's painting depicts the feigned death of Juliet from Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.

The Feigned Death Of Juliet

Frederic Leighton

A painting depicting shops in Chester, showcasing Whistler's Impressionist style.

Shops at Chester

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

David Roberts' painting depicts Abyssinian slaves resting in Nubia.

Abyssinian slaves resting at Korti, Nubia.

David Roberts

A painting depicting the tension between hope and fear through allegorical figures.

Twixt Hope And Fear

Frederic Leighton

The painting depicts Achilles wounded, holding his leg while surrounded by other figures in a dramatic scene.

Achilles Wounded

George Romney

Portrait of David Steuart Erskine, 11th Earl of Buchan, by Sir Henry Raeburn.

Portrait of David Steuart Erskine, 11th Earl of Buchan (1742-1829), Antiquary

Sir Henry Raeburn

A young child joyfully watering plants in a vibrant garden.

Child with watering can

Kate Greenaway

Edmund Blair Leighton's painting 'Conquest' depicts a historical scene with rich colors and detailed figures.

Conquest

Edmund Blair Leighton

A portrait of the Wilkinson family by Francis Wheatley.

The Wilkinson Family

Francis Wheatley

A depiction of a woodman returning home with his load.

The Woodman’s Return

Francis Wheatley

A charming illustration by Kate Greenaway depicting joyful summer scenes.

These are the happy Summer hours…

Kate Greenaway

A vibrant rainbow arches over Lindley Hall in a dramatic landscape painting by Turner.

Landscape with rainbow, Lindley Hall

Joseph Mallord William Turner

Interior of the Distillery by William A. V. Clark, oil on canvas depicting barrels and warm light

Interior of the Distillery

William A. V. Clark

A portrait of a young woman in a serene setting.

The Sonatina

John Collier

A captivating genre scene by Francis Wheatley depicting a moment of daily life.

Do You Want Any Matches

Francis Wheatley

This artwork features detailed studies of figures and seals.

Studies of Figures and Seals from Sandfords Geneal History

Robert Smirke

Portrait of Lady Alethea Talbot by Rubens.

Lady Alethea Talbot, Countess of Arundel

Peter Paul Rubens

A charming Victorian scene depicting a young woman with ribbons and laces.

Ribbons And Laces For Very Pretty Faces

Edmund Blair Leighton

A study by Robert Smirke showcasing furniture design.

Study for a Piece of Furniture

Robert Smirke

Sugar estate by William Berryman, oil on canvas depicting sugarcane fields and a bright sky.

Sugar estate

William Berryman

A study of a female nude by Herbert James Draper.

Female nude study for ‘The Lament for Icarus’.

Herbert James Draper

Walter Crane's 'Jack and the bean-stalk Pl.1' illustrates a scene from the classic fairy tale.

Jack and the bean-stalk Pl.1

Walter Crane

A young girl carrying a basket in a pastoral setting.

Girl with basket

Kate Greenaway

A Victorian genre scene capturing a moment of farewell.

Good-bye, Good-bye…

Kate Greenaway

Paul Delaroche's painting depicts the execution of Lady Jane Grey in a dramatic historical scene.

The execution of Lady Jane Grey in the Tower of London in the year

Paul Delaroche

Portrait of Henry Addington by Francis Wheatley.

Henry Addington, Later 1st Viscount Sidmouth

Francis Wheatley

A portrait of Sheik Hussein of Gebel Tor and his son by John Frederick Lewis.

Sheik Hussein Of Gebel Tor And His Son

John Frederick Lewis

A portrait of Mrs. Thomas Scott Jackson by George Romney.

Mrs. Thomas Scott Jackson

George Romney

A vibrant scene depicting a crowd gathered around a prophetess, showcasing the artist's attention to detail.

Crowd before a Prophetess

George Romney

Portrait of Jane Dawkes Robinson by George Romney.

Portrait of Jane Dawkes Robinson

George Romney

Francis Wheatley's painting depicts a soldier interacting with country women selling ribbons near a military camp.

Soldier With Country Women Selling Ribbons, Near A Military Camp

Francis Wheatley

George Romney's 'Figure Studies (verso)' showcases intricate figure studies.

Figure Studies (verso)

George Romney

The Temptation of Christ by George Romney depicts a pivotal moment in the biblical narrative.

The Temptation of Christ

George Romney

George Romney's 'Howard Visiting a Prison' captures a poignant moment in a genre scene.

Howard Visiting a Prison

George Romney

A reclining nude figure by George Romney.

Reclining Nude

George Romney

A painting titled 'The Wave' by George Romney depicting a turbulent sea.

The Wave

George Romney

A portrait of John Henderson as Falstaff by George Romney.

John Henderson as Falstaff

George Romney

A beautiful impressionist painting of Charing Cross Bridge by Claude Monet.

Charing Cross Bridge

Claude Monet

A woman sewing in a detailed interior setting.

Stitching The Standard

Edmund Blair Leighton

A painting depicting a woman being taken away by a winged being.

Study of a Woman, being Taken Away by a Winged Being

Robert Smirke

A charming portrait of a little girl in a fully dressed outfit.

Study of a Fully Dressed Little Girl

Kate Greenaway

Study of a Lioness by John Frederick Lewis captures the beauty of a lioness in a serene setting.

Study of a Lioness

John Frederick Lewis

The Entrance to Hengrave Hall by Anna Mills, oil painting depicting an ornate entrance with foliage.

The Entrance to Hengrave Hall

Unknown Artist

Canaletto's painting depicts Westminster Bridge under construction in London.

Westminster Bridge Under Construction from the South-East Abutment

Canaletto

Landscape featuring a mill and trees, oil painting by William A. V. Clark

The Mill-Yard

William A. V. Clark

A portrait of two children by Sir Henry Raeburn, showcasing their bond and curiosity.

The Binning Children

Sir Henry Raeburn

A depiction of a sportsman in a romantic setting.

The Amorous Sportsman

Francis Wheatley

Edmund Blair Leighton's 'The Hostage' depicts a moment of tension and emotion.

The Hostage

Edmund Blair Leighton

Double Portrait: Two Women, oil on canvas by British artist

Double Portrait: Two Women

British

A depiction of the Pied Piper leading children away in a whimsical landscape.

The Pied Piper of Hamelin Pl 25

Kate Greenaway

Kate Greenaway's illustration of the Pied Piper of Hamelin features whimsical characters and vibrant colors.

The Pied Piper of Hamelin Pl 34

Kate Greenaway

The Pied Piper of Hamelin Pl 33 is a charming illustration by Kate Greenaway depicting the famous fairy tale.

The Pied Piper of Hamelin Pl 33

Kate Greenaway

A portrait of Mrs. Bentley by Francis Wheatley, showcasing her elegance and poise.

Mrs. Bentley

Francis Wheatley

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

The Pied Piper of Hamelin Pl 6

Kate Greenaway

A captivating illustration of the Pied Piper leading children away.

The Pied Piper of Hamelin Pl 38

Kate Greenaway

This artwork depicts the story of the Pied Piper leading children away from Hamelin.

The Pied Piper of Hamelin Pl 4

Kate Greenaway

This painting illustrates the story of the Pied Piper of Hamelin.

The Pied Piper of Hamelin Pl 39

Kate Greenaway

The Pipe Bearer by John Frederick Lewis depicts a man carrying a pipe in a vibrant setting.

The Pipe Bearer

John Frederick Lewis

A portrait of two young girls, Maria and Catherine, by George Romney.

Portrait of Maria and Catherine, the Daughters of Edward Thurlow, 1st Baron Thurlow

George Romney

A dramatic landscape painting depicting Tabley House on a windy day.

Tabley, Cheshire, the Seat of Sir J. F. Leicester, Bt: Windy Day

Joseph Mallord William Turner

Portrait of Miss Joan Knatchbull by George Romney showcases a young woman in a delicate setting.

Portrait of Miss Joan Knatchbull

George Romney

A detailed etching of an English lady in winter costume by Wenceslaus Hollar.

English Lady in Winter Costume (The Winter habit of an English Gentlewoman)

Wenceslaus Hollar

A vibrant landscape painting depicting the coastal city of Tangiers.

Tangiers

Hercules Brabazon Brabazon

Titian's 'Tarquin and Lucretia' depicts the dramatic moment of Lucretia's struggle against Tarquin.

Tarquin and Lucretia

Titian

Genre scene depicting a village fair with figures gathered, by M.H. Long, 1884

A Village Fair

M.H. Long

Portrait of Sir Thomas Frankland by George Romney.

Portrait of Sir Thomas Frankland, 6th Bt. (1750-1831)

George Romney

A family portrait depicting the Oliver and Ward families by Francis Wheatley.

The Oliver And Ward Families

Francis Wheatley

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

London: Interior of the Rotunda at Ranelagh

Canaletto