Fine Art

United Kingdom Paintings

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

Portrait of Henry David Erskine, Twelfth Earl of Buchan by Sir Henry Raeburn.

Henry David Erskine, Twelfth Earl of Buchan

Sir Henry Raeburn

Walter Crane's '1, 2, buckle my shoe Pl 4' features whimsical illustrations for children's literature.

1, 2, buckle my shoe Pl 4

Walter Crane

Walter Crane's '1, 2, buckle my shoe Pl 6' features playful imagery inspired by a children's nursery rhyme.

1, 2, buckle my shoe Pl 6

Walter Crane

A painting titled 'Comedy' by Robert Smirke depicting allegorical figures.

Comedy

Robert Smirke

Herbert James Draper's 'Sea Melodies' captures a serene marine scene with graceful figures.

Sea Melodies

Herbert James Draper

A charming depiction of a summer scene by Kate Greenaway.

August

Kate Greenaway

Parnassia palustris (Grass of Parnassus) by Mary Delany

Parnassia palustris (Grass of Parnassus)

Mary Delany

This painting depicts scenes inspired by Shakespeare's works.

Haunts of Shakespeare Pl.10

Paul Braddon

This painting depicts a scene inspired by Shakespeare's works.

Haunts of Shakespeare Pl.23

Paul Braddon

Portrait of William Feilding, 1st Earl of Denbigh, by Anthony van Dyck, showcasing his exotic attire and dignified pose.

William Feilding, 1st Earl of Denbigh

Anthony van Dyck

A charming illustration depicting a child's daily activities.

A day in a child’s life Pl.04

Kate Greenaway

The Ancient of Days depicts a muscular figure measuring the void with a compass, surrounded by swirling clouds and fiery colors.

The Ancient of Days

William Blake

A portrait of a lady, possibly Mrs. Geoffrey Pynam, by John Collier.

Portrait of a lady, thought to be Mrs Geoffrey Pynam of Guildford

John Collier

A Victorian portrait of a lady in pink holding pink carnations.

Portrait of a lady in pink carrying a bowl of pink carnations

John Collier

John Collier's 'Priestess of Delphi' depicts a figure in a flowing robe, embodying ancient Greek mythology.

Priestess of Delphi

John Collier

John Collier's painting depicts the dramatic moment of Cleopatra's death.

The Death of Cleopatra

John Collier

A portrait of Karl Marx by John Collier.

Karl Marx

John Collier

This painting titled 'Eve' by John Collier depicts a woman in a lush garden setting.

Eve

John Collier

A portrait of Pope Urban VI by John Collier.

Pope Urban VI

John Collier

A charming illustration depicting children playing near a window.

You See, Merry Phillis (Under the Window)

Kate Greenaway

A charming illustration depicting a child's daily activities.

A day in a child’s life Pl.16

Kate Greenaway

A painting of Charing Cross Bridge shrouded in fog over the Thames, capturing the atmospheric essence of Edwardian London.

Charing Cross Bridge, The Thames

Claude Monet

A charming illustration depicting a child's daily activities.

A day in a child’s life Pl.20

Kate Greenaway

Camille Pissarro's painting depicts All Saints Church in Upper Norwood.

All Saints Church, Upper Norwood seen from the north side of Beulah Hill

Camille Pissarro

Frederic Leighton's painting depicts Hercules wrestling with Death for Alcestis's body.

Hercules Wrestling With Death For The Body Of Alcestis

Frederic Leighton

This artwork by Paul Nash depicts a funeral pyre in a surreal landscape.

Design for Urne Buriall – Funeral Pyre

Paul Nash

A depiction of the mythological story of Diana and Actaeon.

Diana and Actaeon

Robert Smirke

Portrait of Mountjoy Blount, Earl of Newport by Anthony van Dyck.

Mountjoy Blount, Earl of Newport

Anthony van Dyck

Mourning Figures by George Romney depicts figures in a somber setting.

Mourning Figures

George Romney

A portrait of John Clare by John Linnell, depicting the poet in a simple coat with a gentle gaze.

Mr Clare

John Linnell

A portrait of Mrs. Adrian van Montagu by Philip Alexius de László.

Mrs Adrian van Montagu, née Anne Mabel Olivia Trouton

Philip Alexius de László

Portrait of Mrs. Alexander Dirom by Sir Henry Raeburn, depicting her seated with a thoughtful expression.

Mrs. Alexander Dirom, wife of Lieutenant-General Alexander Dirom of Mount Annan

Sir Henry Raeburn

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

Mrs Bond

Walter Crane

Portrait of Mrs. Herbert Asquith by Philip Alexius de László.

Mrs Herbert Asquith, later Countess of Oxford and Asquith

Philip Alexius de László

Turner's 'Dido and Aeneas' depicts a moment of tension between Dido and Aeneas on a shore.

Dido and Aeneas

Joseph Mallord William Turner

A portrait of Mrs. Mary Robinson by George Romney.

Mrs Mary Robinson

George Romney

Portrait of Mrs. Richard Alexander Oswald by Sir Henry Raeburn, showcasing her elegance and dignity.

Mrs. Richard Alexander Oswald

Sir Henry Raeburn

A charming still life featuring an apple pie, showcasing the artist's attention to detail.

A Apple Pie Pl 05

Kate Greenaway

A charming still life featuring an apple pie by Kate Greenaway.

A Apple Pie Pl 11

Kate Greenaway

A charming still life featuring an apple pie, showcasing the simplicity of domestic life.

A Apple Pie Pl 13

Kate Greenaway

A charming illustration of a pie being prepared, showcasing domestic life.

A Apple Pie Pl 16

Kate Greenaway

A charming still life painting featuring an apple pie.

A Apple Pie Pl 17

Kate Greenaway

A charming illustration of a pie, showcasing Kate Greenaway's distinctive style.

A Apple Pie Pl 18

Kate Greenaway

A Balneatrix depicts a woman bathing in a classical setting.

A Balneatrix

Lawrence Alma-Tadema

Walter Crane's 'Flora’s feast; A masque of flowers' showcases a vibrant celebration of nature.

Flora’s feast; A masque of flowers Pl.32

Walter Crane

A portrait of a blonde girl adorned with a red bow, showcasing the artist's skill in capturing youthful innocence.

A Blonde Girl with red bow

Philip Alexius de László

Portrait of Mrs Winfield Sifton by Philip Alexius de László.

Mrs Winfield Sifton, née Jean Gazlay Donaldson

Philip Alexius de László

A Condottiere by Frederic Leighton depicts a historical figure in elaborate armor.

A Condottiere

Frederic Leighton

A vibrant depiction of a spring dance by Lawrence Alma-Tadema.

A Dance in Spring

Lawrence Alma-Tadema

A vibrant depiction of a dancing girl in a green robe, showcasing the artist's attention to detail.

A Dancing Girl with Cymbals in a Green Robe

Frederic Leighton

A vibrant depiction of a dancing girl in a white robe holding cymbals.

A Dancing Girl with Cymbals in a White Robe

Frederic Leighton

A charming illustration depicting a child's daily life.

A day in a child’s life Pl.06

Kate Greenaway

A charming illustration depicting a child's daily life.

A day in a child’s life Pl.11

Kate Greenaway

This painting depicts a charming scene from a child's daily life.

A day in a child’s life Pl.13

Kate Greenaway

A charming illustration depicting a child's daily activities.

A day in a child’s life Pl.15

Kate Greenaway

A charming illustration capturing a child's daily activities.

A day in a child’s life Pl.19

Kate Greenaway

A charming illustration depicting a child's daily activities.

A day in a child’s life Pl.23

Kate Greenaway

A charming illustration capturing a child's daily life.

A day in a child’s life Pl.25

Kate Greenaway

A charming illustration depicting a child's daily activities.

A day in a child’s life Pl.27

Kate Greenaway

A serene painting depicting boats on a glowing lagoon at sunset with domes in the distance.

Sailing and Other Vessels at Sunset with a View towards the Domes of a City (probably Venice)

Joseph Mallord William Turner

Two nude women waist-deep in a marble pool playfully interact, with Roman-dressed figures gathered in a sunlit hall behind them.

A Favourite Custom

Lawrence Alma-Tadema

A painting capturing a moment in Piccadilly, showcasing Whistler's Impressionist style.

A Fragment of Piccadilly

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A detailed painting of a hen by John Linnell.

A Hen

John Linnell

A chaotic scene depicting grotesque figures at a table surrounded by theatrical debris, symbolizing the absurdity of the British stage.

A Just View of the British Stage

William Hogarth

A woman in a Van Dyck costume, captured in soft golden light, reflecting both modernity and historical elegance.

A Lady in a Van Dyck Costume

Joseph Mallord William Turner

A depiction of a lady receiving visitors in an ornate interior.

A Lady Receiving Visitors (The Reception)

John Frederick Lewis

Walter Crane's painting depicts Hercules confronting the Old Man of the Sea.

Hercules and the old man of the sea

Walter Crane

A vibrant depiction of a primrose flower by Sophie Anderson.

Idols of our home. No. 1 Prattling primrose

Sophie Anderson

A pale blue river winds through a misty landscape with sunlit banks, trees, distant buildings, and a sky blending pale blue and creamy yellow.

A River Seen from a Hill

Joseph Mallord William Turner

Walter Crane's 'Hush-a-by Baby' depicts a serene nursery scene with a mother and child.

Hush-a-by Baby

Walter Crane

A bustling street scene in Edgware Road, London, capturing daily life.

A Scene in the Edgware Road, London

John Linnell

A seated woman in a flowing dress gazes softly with a serene expression.

A Seated Woman

George Romney

A serene depiction of a rowing boat on the river at Twickenham.

A Rowing Boat at Twickenham

John Linnell

A serene landscape painting depicting the River Colne at Moor Park, Hertfordshire, with gentle light and figures along the riverbank.

A View on the Colne, Moor Park, Hertfordshire

Joseph Mallord William Turner

Jemima Puddle-Duck leads her ducklings across green grass with a farmhouse and cows in the background.

Jemima Puddle-Duck and Her Ducklings

Beatrix Potter

William Blake's 'Adam Naming the Beasts' depicts Adam in Eden, naming animals in a harmonious setting.

Adam Naming the Beasts

William Blake

A Victorian genre scene depicting two women enjoying afternoon tea.

Afternoon Tea, Mrs. Phillips and Mrs. Charles Whibley

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Landscape depicting hills and sunset by Monro School, unknown medium

On the Road Between Salerno and Eboli

Monro School

Lane Scene at Night, oil on paper by John Atkinson Grimshaw, featuring a cobblestone path illuminated by lamplight.

Lane Scene at Night

John Atkinson Grimshaw

A painting by Frederic Leighton depicting a religious scene.

My Second Sermon

Frederic Leighton

A depiction of a bustling fish shop by Whistler.

Maunder’s Fish Shop

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Portrait of Alexander Henderson by Anthony van Dyck, showcasing the sitter's composed demeanor and clerical attire.

Alexander Henderson

Anthony van Dyck

Portrait of Alexander Henderson by Anthony van Dyck, showcasing his dignified presence.

Alexander Henderson, c 1583 - 1646. Presbyterian divine and diplomatist

Anthony van Dyck

Portrait of Alexander Maconochie by Sir Henry Raeburn.

Alexander Maconochie (1777–1861) of Meadowbank

Sir Henry Raeburn

This painting features a female figure with a lion and lamb, symbolizing strength and peace.

Allegorical Female Figure with Lion, Lamb, Two Putti

Frederic Leighton

This illustration by Kate Greenaway features charming figures in a pastoral setting.

Almanack for 1886 – Title

Kate Greenaway

Cover illustration for the Almanack for 1889 by Kate Greenaway.

Almanack for 1889 – cover

Kate Greenaway

This artwork is a charming illustration by Kate Greenaway from the back cover of 'Almanack for 1891'.

Almanack for 1891 – back cover

Kate Greenaway

This illustration by Kate Greenaway captures the charm of Victorian childhood.

Almanack for 1897 – Title

Kate Greenaway

Landscape with red hues and night sky by Elisha Noyce, oil painting

Red at Night is the Shepherd’s Delight

Elisha Noyce