United Kingdom Paintings

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

A detailed illustration by Louis Rhead depicting the history of overseas exploration.

The history of over sea by William Morris

Louis Rhead

The Pied Piper of Hamelin Pl 17 by Kate Greenaway features whimsical characters in a colorful setting.

The Pied Piper of Hamelin Pl 17

Kate Greenaway

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

The Pied Piper of Hamelin Pl 13

Kate Greenaway

A serene English countryside landscape with rolling hills and a winding river under a soft sky.

An English Landscape

Anthony van Dyck

Walter Crane's 'The story of the Glittering Plain – Titlepage' is a captivating illustration.

The story of the Glittering Plain – Titlepage

Walter Crane

Walter Crane's 'The White Snake' explores themes of transformation and nature.

The White Snake

Walter Crane

A depiction of Northumberland House in London, showcasing its ornate façade and lively street scene.

London: Northumberland House

Canaletto

A whimsical depiction of a lady and a swine in a pastoral setting.

There was a Lady Loved a Swine

Walter Crane

A panoramic view of the Thames and the City of London from Richmond House, painted by Canaletto in 1747.

London: The Thames and the City of London from Richmond House

Canaletto

A charming illustration of two children with staffs in a pastoral setting.

Two Children with Staffs

Kate Greenaway

A sketch of Lady Haden by James Abbott McNeill Whistler.

Unfinished Sketch of Lady Haden

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A grand procession of the Knights of the Bath in front of Westminster Abbey.

London: Westminster Abbey, with a Procession of Knights of the Bath

Canaletto

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

Under the window; pictures & rhymes for children Pl.05

Kate Greenaway

A vibrant depiction of London featuring Richmond House and the Thames.

London: Whitehall and the Privy Garden from Richmond House

Canaletto

A lively scene at the Dipping Well in Hyde Park, showcasing people enjoying leisure time.

The Dipping Well in Hyde Park

Francis Wheatley

A view of Whitehall and the Privy Garden in London, painted by Canaletto in 1650.

London: Whitehall and the Privy Garden looking North

Canaletto

A detailed etching of a West Indian crown conch by Wenceslaus Hollar.

West Indian crown conch (Melongena melongena)

Wenceslaus Hollar

A woman with a goat in a serene setting.

Vrouw en geit

Lawrence Alma-Tadema

A painting by Paul Nash depicting waves in a dynamic marine setting.

Waves

Paul Nash

A painting depicting Whitley bombers in a sunlit landscape.

Whitley Bombers Sunning

Paul Nash

A decorative illustration by Louis Rhead celebrating Easter.

Worcester evening gazette. Easter souvenir.

Louis Rhead

A partly nude man with stag antlers is attacked by dogs while a woman in pink draws a bow in a dense forest.

The Death of Actaeon

Titian

Helen of Troy stands on a marble terrace, gazing into a hand mirror, wearing a pink chiton with roses and doves around her.

Helen of Troy

Evelyn De Morgan

Charles I sits upright on a dun horse holding reins and baton, with a page in red presenting a helmet beside him against a landscape background.

Equestrian Portrait of Charles I

Anthony van Dyck

A man with grey hair and a moustache wears a deep red coat and beret, gazing outward with a grave expression against a shadowy brown background.

Self-Portrait at the Age of 63

Rembrandt van Rijn

A young woman with a golden halo gently bends toward a small naked child on her lap, framed by a green curtain and an arched window showing a sunlit landscape with a distant ruin.

Madonna of the Pinks

Raphael

A sunlit riverside scene showing a wide lawn, tall trees, a large house, two women walking on a path, and boats on the River Thames.

Mortlake Terrace: Early Summer Morning

Joseph Mallord William Turner

A golden sky over calm water with classical buildings, figures in robes, boats, and a large tree casting shadows over a tomb-like structure.

Dido building Carthage

Joseph Mallord William Turner

A portrait of Lord Wolseley by James Abbott McNeill Whistler.

Lord Wolseley

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Turner's painting captures the arrival of Louis-Philippe at Gosport, enveloped in light and movement.

The Disembarkation of Louis-Philippe at the Royal Clarence Yard, Gosport, 8 October

Joseph Mallord William Turner

Abergavenny Steeple Chase: ‘Taking the Brook’ by Charles Denton, Victorian genre scene depicting a horse race.

Abergavenny Steeple Chase: ‘Taking the Brook’ : Dearest Mae, The Nun, Pontiff, General, Physician, Thurgarton, Ploughboy

Unknown Artist

A wooden cross with Jesus crucified is central, surrounded by the Virgin Mary, Saint Jerome, Mary Magdalene, and John the Evangelist under a blue sky with a gold sun and silver moon.

Mond Crucifixion

Raphael

A young woman at a virginal with a gentleman leaning in, reflecting a moment of music or love.

The Music Lesson

Johannes Vermeer

Frederic Leighton's 'Idyll' captures a serene moment with figures in a lush setting.

Idyll

Frederic Leighton

Portrait of Lucius Cary, 2nd Viscount Falkland by Anthony van Dyck, capturing his somber elegance.

Lucius Cary (1609/1610–1643), 2nd Viscount Falkland

Anthony van Dyck

A couple reading a book in a cozy setting.

Couple Reading a Book

George Romney

The painting 'Tsavo Lion' by Charles Hamilton Smith depicts a lion in a natural setting.

Tsavo Lion

Charles Hamilton Smith

Portrait of Lucy, Mrs. Wheatley by Francis Wheatley.

Lucy, Mrs. Wheatley

Francis Wheatley

Frederic Leighton's 'Study For Clytie' showcases a figure in a classical setting.

Study For Clytie

Frederic Leighton

A study depicting Titania, Puck, and the Changeling from Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Study for Titania, Puck and the Changeling

George Romney

Frederic Leighton's 'Study For The Daphnephoria' showcases a blend of classical themes and Victorian aesthetics.

Study For The Daphnephoria

Frederic Leighton

Eira Ferruginea by Charles Hamilton Smith depicts a detailed representation of a bird in its natural habitat.

Eira Ferruginea

Charles Hamilton Smith

A luminous painting depicting a hazy sunrise over restless waves, with ambiguous shapes suggesting sea monsters.

Sunrise with Sea Monsters

Joseph Mallord William Turner

A dramatic sunset over a river, with vibrant colors reflecting on the water and a solitary figure in a boat.

Sunset on the River

Joseph Mallord William Turner

The Apotheosis of the Duke of Buckingham by Peter Paul Rubens depicts the Duke ascending to the heavens surrounded by classical gods.

The Apotheosis of the Duke of Buckingham

Peter Paul Rubens

Angelica Kauffmann's 'The Birth of Shakespeare' depicts the legendary playwright's origins.

The Birth of Shakespeare

Angelica Kauffmann

Frederic Leighton's 'The Bath of Psyche' depicts a serene moment in a mythological context.

The Bath of Psyche

Frederic Leighton

A painting depicting the City of Westminster from the River Thames near the York Water Gate.

The City of Westminster from River Thames near the York Water Gate

Canaletto

Paul Nash's 'The Door to a Garden' presents a surreal landscape inviting viewers into a dreamlike space.

The Door to a Garden

Paul Nash

A portrait of the Drummond children by Sir Henry Raeburn, showcasing their playful interaction.

The Drummond Children

Sir Henry Raeburn

A somber depiction of the aftermath of the Battle of Waterloo, with mourners over fallen soldiers.

The Field of Waterloo

Joseph Mallord William Turner

A depiction of a fisherman and a siren in a dramatic, romantic scene.

The Fisherman And The Syren

Frederic Leighton

John Collier's 'The Garden Of Armida' depicts a lush, mythical scene with vibrant colors and intricate details.

The Garden Of Armida

John Collier

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

The Pied Piper of Hamelin Pl 36

Kate Greenaway

A depiction of King James I surrounded by allegorical figures representing peace and justice.

The Peaceful Reign of James I (The Wise Rule of James I)

Peter Paul Rubens

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

The Pied Piper of Hamelin Pl 10

Kate Greenaway

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

The Pied Piper of Hamelin Pl 20

Kate Greenaway

A dramatic depiction of a shipwreck amidst turbulent waves and stormy skies.

The Shipwreck

Joseph Mallord William Turner

A depiction of a sleeping beauty surrounded by nature.

The Sleeping Beauty

John Collier

A depiction of the Thames River above Waterloo Bridge, showcasing Turner's atmospheric style.

The Thames above Waterloo Bridge

Joseph Mallord William Turner

A serene depiction of the Thames River by Whistler.

The Thames

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A dramatic depiction of the Tenth Plague of Egypt, showcasing chaos and grief.

The Tenth Plague of Egypt

Joseph Mallord William Turner

A young man with a curled moustache and pointed beard wears a lace ruff and richly embroidered black doublet, turning toward the viewer against a plain grey background.

Laughing Cavalier

Frans Hals

A self-portrait of Sir Joshua Reynolds, capturing a thoughtful gaze with light and shadow emphasizing his features.

Self-Portrait

Sir Joshua Reynolds

A small fishing boat with several figures and a glowing lantern tilts on a dark, churning sea beneath a full moon partially obscured by thick clouds.

Fishermen at Sea

Joseph Mallord William Turner

Anthony van Dyck turns over his left shoulder, touching a large yellow sunflower with his right hand while holding a gold chain with his left, set against a cloudy sky.

Self-portrait with a Sunflower

Anthony van Dyck

Portrait of Thomas, the Earl of Arundel, with his grandson by Anthony van Dyck.

Thomas (1592–1646), the Earl of Arundel, with One of His Grandsons

Anthony van Dyck

A stormy mountain landscape with swirling clouds, a shaft of light illuminating rugged terrain, and figures including one draped in red among rocks.

Snow Storm: Hannibal and his Army Crossing the Alps

Joseph Mallord William Turner

Portrait of Thomas Wentworth, Earl of Strafford, by Anthony van Dyck.

Thomas Wentworth (1593–1641), Earl of Strafford

Anthony van Dyck

A panoramic view from Greenwich Park showing deer in the foreground, classical buildings with domes, the River Thames, and London’s skyline under a cloudy sky.

London from Greenwich Park

Joseph Mallord William Turner

Whistler's 'Tilbury' captures a serene marine scene with soft colors.

Tilbury

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A tall pine tree stands near the center beside a winding river crossed by an arched stone bridge, with ruins, hills, and a distant fortress under a glowing sky.

Childe Harold’s Pilgrimage - Italy

Joseph Mallord William Turner

Walter Crane's 'Tom, the Piper’s Son' depicts a whimsical scene inspired by a nursery rhyme.

Tom, the Piper’s Son

Walter Crane

A depiction of soldiers bathing in a serene setting.

Tommies Bathing

John Singer Sargent

Three side-by-side portraits of Charles I in different angles wearing richly colored garments and elaborate white lace collars against a muted background.

Charles I in Three Positions

Anthony van Dyck

A view of Greenwich Hospital with twin domes, boats on the River Thames, the Queen’s House, and the Royal Observatory on a clear day.

London: Greenwich Hospital from the North Bank of the Thames

Canaletto

A group of pale-toned figures gathers by a dark hillside under a tall tree, with a distant city and luminous water in the background.

Bacchus and Ariadne

Joseph Mallord William Turner

Three children stand in a shallow arc before a dark curtain and ornate carpet, accompanied by two King Charles Spaniels.

The Three Eldest Children of Charles I

Anthony van Dyck

Two young women on a sunlit terrace winding wool, one seated holding a skein and the other standing winding it into a ball.

Winding the skein

Frederic Leighton

This painting depicts Valentine rescuing Silvia from Proteus in a dramatic scene.

Valentine rescuing Silvia from Proteus, from Shakespeare’s ‘The Two Gentlemen of Verona,’ Act V, Scene 4, the Outlaws’ Cave

Francis Wheatley

A tranquil landscape depicting the rolling hills of Gloucestershire with a distant farmhouse.

View at Mr. Sheppard’s, The Ridge, Gloucestershire

John Linnell

A portrait of Viscountess Bulkeley depicted as Hebe.

Viscountess Bulkeley as Hebe

George Romney

Turner's painting depicts Napoleon in exile, contemplating a limpet on a rocky shore.

War. The Exile and the Rock Limpet

Joseph Mallord William Turner

Claude Monet's painting of Waterloo Bridge in the sun with smoke, showcasing a hazy London skyline.

Waterloo bridge in the sun with smoke

Claude Monet

A depiction of dyers washing and drying cloth near Whalley Bridge and the ruins of an abbey in Lancashire.

Whalley Bridge And Abbey, Lancashire: Dyers Washing And Drying Cloth

Joseph Mallord William Turner

An allegorical depiction of Wisdom triumphing over war and discord, painted by Rubens.

Wisdom triumphant over war and discord under the government of James I of England

Peter Paul Rubens

Portrait of William Forsyth by Sir Henry Raeburn, depicting the botanist in a thoughtful pose.

William Forsyth (1749–1814)

Sir Henry Raeburn

Portrait of William Laud, Bishop of Wells, by Anthony van Dyck, showcasing his authority and the tensions of his time.

William Laud (1573–1645), Bishop of Wells (1626–1628)

Anthony van Dyck

Portrait of William Henry Lambton by Angelica Kauffmann.

William Henry Lambton (1764-1797)

Angelica Kauffmann

A stylized commando figure with a helmet and a red cross emblem against a muted background.

Commando Medical Service. Volunteer through your commanding officer

Abram Games