Fine Art

United Kingdom Paintings

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

Walter Crane's 'Duresco' showcases a vibrant advertisement for washable distemper paint.

Duresco. Washable Distemper Superior to Oil Paint. The Silicate Paint Company

Walter Crane

Walter Crane's 'The Absurd A.B.C Pl 6' features whimsical illustrations that engage with themes of absurdity.

The Absurd A.B.C Pl 6

Walter Crane

Walter Crane's 'Design for a Shakespeare Memorial' is a detailed illustration celebrating Shakespeare's legacy.

Design for a Shakespeare Memorial

Walter Crane

A vibrant botanical illustration featuring hollyhocks against a blue sky.

The Hollyhock his standard high, Rears proudly to the autumn sky

Walter Crane

Walter Crane's 'The Trumpeter taken Prisoner' depicts a historical scene with vivid colors and detailed figures.

The Trumpeter taken Prisoner

Walter Crane

Evelyn De Morgan's 'Night and Sleep' depicts a serene allegorical scene.

Night and Sleep

Evelyn De Morgan

Walter Crane's 'Cartoons for the cause Pl.7' features vibrant colors and intricate designs.

Cartoons for the cause Pl.7

Walter Crane

A serene landscape painting depicting the golden light of late afternoon over rolling fields and cottages.

Underriver–The Golden Valley

John Linnell

Evelyn De Morgan's painting depicts a powerful contrast between light and darkness.

The light shineth in the darkness and the darkness comprehended it not

Evelyn De Morgan

A serene landscape view from a window, depicting rolling fields and soft light.

View from Mr. Sheppard’s Window, The Ridge, Gloucestershire

John Linnell

Portrait of John Varley by John Linnell, depicting the artist in a moment of reflection.

Portrait of John Varley

John Linnell

A landscape painting depicting a broad road through fields under a heavy sky.

Near Edgware Road, London

John Linnell

A detailed view of Warwick Castle's East Front from the Courtyard, showcasing its grandeur and architectural features.

Warwick Castle, East Front from the Courtyard

Canaletto

Portrait of Mrs. Davies Davenport by George Romney.

Mrs. Davies Davenport

George Romney

Robert Smirke's painting illustrates the seven stages of human life.

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

Robert Smirke

A painting depicting a humble man who plays a crucial role in saving a city.

The Poor Man who Saved the City

Evelyn De Morgan

The painting depicts the seven stages of a man's life as described in Shakespeare's work.

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

Robert Smirke

A painting titled 'MSS Bible Regia' by Robert Smirke.

MSS Bible Regia

Robert Smirke

A portrait of two women, Viola and Olivia, showcasing their elegance and attire.

Viola and Olivia

Robert Smirke

A genre scene painting by Robert Smirke depicting a lively moment.

As you like it Pl.2

Robert Smirke

A still life painting featuring myrrh, aloes, and cassia by John Collier.

Myrrh, Aloes and Cassia

John Collier

The Spies Escape by Frederic Leighton depicts a dramatic historical scene.

The Spies Escape

Frederic Leighton

A depiction of Narcissus gazing at his reflection while Echo watches from the shadows.

Narcissus and Echo

Joseph Mallord William Turner

Walter Crane's 'The Strangers Entertained' depicts a lively gathering of figures in a vibrant setting.

The Strangers Entertained

Walter Crane

Walter Crane's 'The Sleeping Beauty' depicts a dreamy scene inspired by fairy tales.

The Sleeping Beauty

Walter Crane

A captivating portrait of a young girl by Evelyn De Morgan.

Head Of A Young Girl

Evelyn De Morgan

A painting depicting moonlight reflecting on the sea.

Moonbeams Dipping Into The Sea

Evelyn De Morgan

Whistler's 'The Thames' captures the serene beauty of the river with soft colors and delicate brushwork.

The Thames

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Interior scene of St. Paul’s, Covent Garden, oil on canvas by John Miller

St. Paul’s, Covent Garden

John Miller

This painting depicts a conversation with figures from the Glittering Plain.

Chapter X. They hold converse with folk of the Glittering Plain

Walter Crane

Walter Crane's painting depicts a mythical scene with vibrant colors and intricate details.

Chapter XII. They look on the King of the Glittering Plain

Walter Crane

A painting depicting a woodman amidst trees, showcasing a serene natural setting.

The Trees and the Woodman

Walter Crane

A serene landscape painting depicting dawn over Battersea.

Battersea; Dawn

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A charming depiction of a young maid in a lush garden setting.

My Pretty Maid

Walter Crane

A still life painting featuring two jars and two crabs.

The Two Jars, The Two Crabs

Walter Crane

Walter Crane's 'Beauty and the Beast Pl. 06' illustrates a whimsical scene from the classic fairy tale.

Beauty and the beast Pl. 06

Walter Crane

A dramatic depiction of the tragic tale of Gelert, the faithful hound, by John Linnell.

Beddgelert

John Linnell

Francis Wheatley's painting 'Night' captures a serene evening scene.

Night

Francis Wheatley

Paul Nash's 'Bomber Lair – Egg and Fin' presents a surreal composition with organic forms.

Bomber Lair – Egg and Fin

Paul Nash

A woman reading amidst books and art supplies in a serene setting.

Books And Art Maternity

Edmund Blair Leighton

A painting depicting a serene interior scene with figures on a long balcony.

The Long Balcony

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Portrait of Thomas Wentworth, Earl of Strafford, with his secretary Philip Mainwaring.

Thomas Wentworth (1594–1641), Earl of Strafford and His Secretary Philip Mainwaring

Anthony van Dyck

A priest in a gold-brocaded cope stands against a dark background, reflecting humility and spiritual focus.

Priest in a Cope

Anthony van Dyck

Portrait of Beatrix Hammond, Countess of Oxford by Anthony van Dyck.

Beatrix Hammond, Countess of Oxford

Anthony van Dyck

Portrait of Captain Stevens by Francis Wheatley.

Captain Stevens

Francis Wheatley

Ye Jolly Miller by Walter Crane depicts a lively scene with vibrant colors.

Ye Jolly Miller

Walter Crane

Two contrasting landscapes by Turner, showcasing a Claudian seaport and an open English landscape.

Two Compositions: A Claudian Seaport and an Open Landscape

Joseph Mallord William Turner

A turbulent seascape depicting a storm with dark clouds and struggling figures.

The Storm

Joseph Mallord William Turner

A night scene depicting Battersea Bridge with a moody atmosphere.

Nocturne; Battersea Bridge

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Portrait of Catherine Bruce, Mrs William Murray by Anthony van Dyck, showcasing her composed dignity and rich attire.

Catherine Bruce, Mrs William Murray (d.1649)

Anthony van Dyck

William Blake's 'Pity' depicts an angelic figure descending from the heavens with a child, embodying the complex nature of pity.

Pity

William Blake

Charity by George Romney depicts a woman offering care and love.

Charity

George Romney

Marine scene with ships and sunset, oil painting by English School

Ships at Sea

English School

Evelyn De Morgan's 'The Vision' depicts a symbolic scene filled with vibrant colors.

The Vision

Evelyn De Morgan

A charming depiction of a child playing a flute.

Child with flute

Kate Greenaway

A still life painting featuring a skunk and chili peppers.

Chili Skunk

Charles Hamilton Smith

A charming depiction of children playing outdoors.

Children playing

Kate Greenaway

A depiction of Christ on the Cross by Hercules Brabazon Brabazon.

Christ on the Cross

Hercules Brabazon Brabazon

A charming illustration by Kate Greenaway depicting a serene November scene.

November

Kate Greenaway

Reclining Venus by J.M.W. Turner depicts the goddess of love in a dreamy repose.

Reclining Venus

Joseph Mallord William Turner

A serene sunrise over a lake at Petworth, capturing the ethereal light and mist.

The Lake, Petworth, Sunrise

Joseph Mallord William Turner

A color study by Frederic Leighton for his painting 'Cymon and Iphigenia'.

Colour study for ‘Cymon and Iphigenia’

Frederic Leighton

Landscape with sunset and golden light by Elisha Noyce

The Weary Sun hath Made a Golden Set

Elisha Noyce

A royal portrait of Charles I on horseback with M. de St Antoine, showcasing regal authority.

Charles I (1600-1649) with M. de St Antoine

Anthony van Dyck

Portrait of Baldwin Hamey the younger by Anthony van Dyck, depicting a thoughtful physician in 1638.

Porträt des Baldwin Hamey the younger (1600–1676), britischer Arzt.

Anthony van Dyck

Portrait of Sir James Stanley, 7th Earl of Derby, by Anthony van Dyck.

Sir James Stanley (1607–1651), 7th Earl of Derby

Anthony van Dyck

A poised young man in a dark doublet with lace collar, gazing confidently.

Young Gentleman (Earl of Downe?)

Anthony van Dyck

A painting titled 'Constantine' by Hercules Brabazon Brabazon.

Constantine

Hercules Brabazon Brabazon

Portrait of Eerryk de Putte by Anthony van Dyck, depicting a Dutch merchant in rich clothing.

Portrait of Eerryk de Putte

Anthony van Dyck

A portrait of John Tufton, Second Earl of Thanet, and his wife, Margaret Sackville, by Anthony van Dyck.

John Tufton, Second Earl of Thanet (1608-1664) and Margaret Sackville, his wife (1614-1676)

Anthony van Dyck

William Blake's 'Ezekiel's Wheels' depicts the prophet's vision of a fiery chariot with intersecting wheels.

Ezekiel's Wheels

William Blake

A portrait of a man, possibly William Howard, Viscount of Stafford, by Anthony van Dyck, showcasing a thoughtful expression.

Portrait of a man, possibly William Howard, Viscount of Stafford

Anthony van Dyck

A long, hazy bridge stretches across a golden sky with swirling yellow and ochre strokes, a plume of violet smoke rising, and shimmering water reflections below.

Pont de Londres (Charing Cross Bridge, London)

Claude Monet

A depiction of wood nymphs in a lush, natural setting.

The wood nymphs

George Spencer Watson