United States Paintings

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

The Hippodrome by Joseph Pennell, ink on paper, depicting an arena with intricate lines and dynamic energy.

The Hippodrome

Joseph Pennell

The Shipwreck by Elihu Vedder, oil painting of a half-submerged ship in turbulent waves.

The Shipwreck

Elihu Vedder

Saints Wrestling in the Trees after Dark, oil on canvas by Robert Swain Gifford

Saints Wrestling in the Trees after Dark

Robert Swain Gifford

Giant Sycamore by Ernest Haskell, depicting a large sycamore tree in an expressive style

Giant Sycamore

Ernest Haskell

The Cathedral, Westminster by Joseph Pennell, modernism, depicting a cathedral at dusk with illuminated spires.

The Cathedral, Westminster

Joseph Pennell

La Maison des Cariatides, architecture by Frederick G. Hall, 1925

La Maison des Cariatides, Dijon

Frederick G. Hall

Landscape of Philadelphia 2 by Ernest Peixotto, oil painting featuring skyline and water.

Philadelphia 2

Ernest Peixotto

Old Post Office in New York, oil painting by William Henry Wallace

Old Post Office, New York.

William Henry Wallace

Landscape featuring a house in the woods, by Ernest Peixotto, medium unknown.

House;Monument in Woods

Ernest Peixotto

Bitterroot River near Fort Owen by John Mix Stanley, oil painting of a tranquil river landscape.

Bitterroot River near Fort Owen

John Mix Stanley

On the Seine by Homer Dodge Martin, oil on canvas, depicting a river at sunset

On the Seine

Homer Dodge Martin

Barnyard by Francis Hopkinson Smith, oil on canvas depicting a vibrant landscape with a barn and fields.

Barnyard

Francis Hopkinson Smith

Landscape of Bourg and Bribun Cliffs, Mull by Edwin Austin Abbey, oil on canvas

Bourg and Bribun Cliffs, Mull – [Highland Town]

Edwin Austin Abbey

The Hunter’s Return by Thomas Cole, oil on canvas, depicts a hunter standing by a river and hills.

The Hunter’s Return

Thomas Cole

Mill on a Torrent by Hermann Ottomar Herzog, oil on canvas depicting a river and a forest

Mill on a Torrent

Hermann Ottomar Herzog

A study depicting a beggar in Washington, showcasing the harsh realities of life.

Study for ‘Beggar in Washington’

Vasily Vereshchagin

Antilia by Antonio Jacobsen, realism, depicting a ship with white sails on calm waters

Antilia

Antonio Jacobsen

Figurative work by Ernest Haskell, depicting a figure in flowing fabric, 1900-1925

The Wand

Ernest Haskell

Landscape with birch trees and ducks by Edward Mitchell Bannister, oil painting

Untitled

Edward Mitchell Bannister

Landscape of marshes and sky by Herman Winthrop Peirce, oil painting

Revere Marshes

Herman Winthrop Peirce

Historical scene of cavalry lancers in an encampment, oil on canvas by Xanthus Russell Smith

Study For ‘encampment Of Colonel Rush’s Cavalry Lancers’

Xanthus Russell Smith

Bougival by Charles Manger, oil on canvas depicting a tranquil river at twilight.

Bougival

Charles Manger

Romanticism landscape by George Fuller, depicting twilight over a prairie.

Twilight on the Prairie

George Fuller

Marine scene depicting the ocean in oil painting by Charles Herbert Woodbury

Blue Sea

Charles Herbert Woodbury

Landscape with tranquil waters and dusk hues by Samuel Colman, oil painting.

Afternoon Conversations

Samuel Colman

Hillside by Edward Gay, Impressionism, depicting a serene landscape with soft greens and browns.

Hillside

Edward Gay

Thomas Eakins' 'Study for ‘Pathetic Song’' captures a poignant moment in figurative realism.

Study for ‘Pathetic Song’

Thomas Eakins

Impressionism oil painting by George Gardner Symons depicting tree shadows and sunlight.

Shimmering Tree Shadows

George Gardner Symons

Arthur Bowen Davies' 'Semele or Fireflies' explores themes of mythology and nature.

Semele or Fireflies

Arthur Bowen Davies

Tree Top by Ernest Haskell, watercolor on paper depicting vibrant trees and sunlight.

Tree Top

Ernest Haskell

Landscape oil painting by William Merritt Chase depicting a path leading to the sea.

The Old Road to the Sea

William Merritt Chase

Watercolour by Ernest Haskell depicting a dilapidated house with vines.

Old House–Staten Island

Ernest Haskell

Capsized Fishing Boats, Brittany by Henry Ossawa Tanner, oil painting depicting fishing boats on water

Capsized Fishing Boats, Brittany.

Henry Ossawa Tanner

Doorway and vine by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, oil on canvas, featuring an archway with vines and soft light.

Doorway and vine

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Interior scene of Chambre Des Deputes In A Mist by Frank Edwin Scott, oil on canvas

Chambre Des Deputes In A Mist

Frank Edwin Scott

Ruderregatta auf der Außenalster, Hamburg by Frederick Vezin, oil painting depicting rowers on water

Ruderregatta auf der Außenalster, Hamburg

Frederick Vezin

A painting by Arthur Bowen Davies exploring themes of recurrence and nature.

Recurrence

Arthur Bowen Davies

Landscape depicting water and sky in swirling blues and grays by Hugh Miller, 1937

Receding waters

Hugh Miller

Portrait of Mary Harvey, Mrs. Paul Beck by Thomas Sully.

Mary Harvey,Mrs. Paul Beck

Thomas Sully

Ocean Cliffs by Edward Mitchell Bannister, oil painting depicting dramatic cliffs and ocean waves.

Ocean Cliffs

Edward Mitchell Bannister

Portrait of Captain Charles Stewart by Thomas Sully.

Captain Charles Stewart

Thomas Sully

Victorian architecture of bathhouses in Hot Springs, Arkansas by Woodward & Tiernan Printing Co.

Hot Springs, Arkansas. Bath houses

Woodward & Tiernan Printing Co.

Cabin in a forest landscape, oil painting by Daniel A. Jenks

My cabin, Long Gulch

Daniel A. Jenks

A self-portrait by James C. Kulhanek showcasing the artist's unique style.

Self Portrait

James C. Kulhanek

Onteora by Alice Pike Barney, oil on canvas, depicting a tranquil landscape with soft hues and abstract forms.

Onteora

Alice Pike Barney

Massachusetts Landscape by William Henry Kemble Yarrow, oil painting depicting a brook and lush greenery.

Massachusetts Landscape

William Henry Kemble Yarrow

Place de la Madeleine no. I by Frank Edwin Scott, oil on canvas depicting an urban landscape

Place de la Madeleine no. I

Frank Edwin Scott

Thomas Sully's 'Greek Girls' features two young women in traditional attire.

Greek Girls

Thomas Sully

Delaware Water Gap landscape by James Fuller Queen, oil painting depicting cliffs and river.

Delaware Water Gap

James Fuller Queen

Breaking Waves by Frederick Judd Waugh, oil painting depicting turbulent sea.

Breaking Waves

Frederick Judd Waugh

This painting depicts the dramatic encounter between Portia and Shylock from Shakespeare's play.

Portia and Shylock

Thomas Sully

Marine scene of Trouville by Conrad Wise Chapman, oil on canvas

Trouville

Conrad Wise Chapman

Landscape oil painting by Frank Edwin Scott featuring vibrant colors and swirling patterns.

St. Germain des Pres no. III

Frank Edwin Scott

St. Marks Altar by Miner Kilbourne Kellogg, oil painting depicting intricate architecture and light.

St. Marks Altar, Venice

Miner Kilbourne Kellogg

A portrait of Rosalie Kemble Sully by Thomas Sully.

The Student (Rosalie Kemble Sully)

Thomas Sully

A group of schoolgirls in animated conversation, showcasing youthful energy and camaraderie.

School girls

Charles Dana Gibson

Landscape featuring a creek with dappled sunlight, by John Clinton Ogilvie

Along the Creek

John Clinton Ogilvie

Figurative oil painting by Carl Gaertner depicting figures illuminated by a furnace's orange glow.

The Furnace

Carl Gaertner

Gateway, Rotterdam by Frederick G. Hall, oil on canvas depicting a cityscape with angular structures and a dramatic sky.

Gateway, Rotterdam

Frederick G. Hall

Building Engines for the Allies by Joseph Pennell, depicting industrial architecture in an unknown medium.

Building engines for the allies

Joseph Pennell

Bridal Veil Falls by Edmund Foerster & Co., oil on canvas depicting a waterfall in a lush landscape.

Bridal Veil Falls

Edmund Foerster & Co.

Back of the Old House by Childe Hassam, oil on canvas showing warm light filtering through trees.

Back of the Old House

Childe Hassam

Landscape of Near Camp Taylor, California by James Everett Stuart, oil painting

Near Camp Taylor, California

James Everett Stuart

A drawing depicting a hostess whispering to a guest in a drawing room, capturing social intrigue.

Study in expression, while the hostess whispers to Jones

Charles Dana Gibson

The painting 'The Man at the Crossroads' by Dean Cornwell depicts a significant allegorical scene.

The Man at the Crossroads

Dean Cornwell

A lively conversation among elegantly dressed women on a windswept shore.

Seaside expressions

Charles Dana Gibson

Rocky beach with waves and light, oil painting by Samuel Colman

Rocky Beach, Pacific Coast

Samuel Colman

Seated Female Nude in Profile, Bending Forward

Arthur Bowen Davies

Arthur Bowen Davies' painting 'Ecstasy' explores themes of mythology and emotion.

Ecstasy

Arthur Bowen Davies

Oil painting by Dora Louise Murdoch featuring a woman in a garden.

Parmelee Garden

Dora Louise Murdoch

A young girl named Mary Ann is depicted with a basket in this charming painting by Robert Henri.

Mary Ann with her Basket

Robert Henri

Landscape oil painting by Maurice Braun featuring soft light and clouds.

Drifting

Maurice Braun

A humorous illustration depicting a serious discussion among well-dressed individuals over trivial matters.

Serious business

Charles Dana Gibson

Salem Cove by Maurice Prendergast, oil painting featuring figures in a coastal landscape

Salem Cove

Maurice Prendergast

A River Mill Town by Robert Spencer, realism, depicting a river and a weathered mill.

A River Mill Town

Robert Spencer

Oil painting by Dwight William Tryon depicting dawn with soft hues of lavender and gold.

Before Sunrise

Dwight William Tryon

Salmon Fishery Village by Albert Bierstadt, oil on canvas depicting a fishing boat on a river.

Salmon Fishery Village

Albert Bierstadt

A portrait of a young boy by Robert Henri.

Johnnie Manning

Robert Henri

Across the Wide Valley by James C. Kulhanek, modernism, landscape

Across the Wide Valley

James C. Kulhanek

Portrait of a man named Patrick by Robert Henri.

Patrick

Robert Henri

Landscape oil painting by Julius Leblanc Stewart featuring warm light and lush foliage.

Summer

Julius Leblanc Stewart

A portrait of a priest set against a Spanish city backdrop.

Priest, Spanish City

Dean Cornwell

Quayside scene with church, oil on canvas by Emily Sargent

Quayside Scene with Church

Emily Sargent

Bay of New York, Sunset by Thomas Chambers, oil painting depicting a tranquil bay at sunset.

Bay of New York, Sunset

Thomas Chambers

A young woman confronts her reflection with surprise and unease.

She is disturbed by a vision which appears to be herself

Charles Dana Gibson

A group of elegantly dressed women reacting to a whispered revelation in Charles Dana Gibson's illustration 'Shocking'.

Shocking

Charles Dana Gibson

Surf by William Trost Richards, oil on canvas depicting crashing waves and a vast ocean horizon.

Surf

William Trost Richards

A portrait of a woman facing a man, showcasing emotional depth.

Rab (facing a woman)

Arthur Bowen Davies

Springtime by John Henry Twachtman, oil on canvas, depicting a lush spring landscape with vibrant flowers.

Springtime

John Henry Twachtman

Woods By A River, oil painting by Asher Brown Durand, featuring tall trees and a peaceful river.

Woods By A River

Asher Brown Durand