United States Paintings

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

Four mast schooner sailing on the ocean, oil on canvas by William Pierce Stubbs

A Four Mast Schooner ‘King Philip’

William Pierce Stubbs

Sunrise; Gold and Grey by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, bronze medium, depicting a tranquil dawn landscape.

Sunrise; Gold and Grey

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Sunrise in the Catskills by Thomas Cole, oil painting depicting dawn over mountains

Sunrise in the Catskills

Thomas Cole

Durham Cathedral by Arnold William Brunner, unknown medium

View Of Durham Cathedral

Arnold William Brunner

View of the Shrewsbury River by John Frederick Kensett, oil painting of a serene river landscape.

View of the Shrewsbury River, New Jersey

John Frederick Kensett

Landscape view of Peru by Cyrenius Hall, medium unknown

View of Peru

Cyrenius Hall

Sunset by Edward Mitchell Bannister, oil on canvas depicting a vibrant sunset over the horizon.

Sunset

Edward Mitchell Bannister

Sunset by Frederic Edwin Church, oil on canvas depicting a vibrant horizon with clouds.

Sunset

Frederic Edwin Church

Sunset at Hudson, New York by Frederic Edwin Church, oil painting depicting a vibrant sunset over a river.

Sunset at Hudson, New York

Frederic Edwin Church

A stag drinking from a dark, glassy pool in a shadowy forest.

A Stag Drinking

Albert Pinkham Ryder

A portrait of an American sailor from World War I by Joseph Christian Leyendecker.

Charles Beach – WWI American Sailor

Joseph Christian Leyendecker

Portrait of Charles Carnan Ridgely by Thomas Sully.

Charles Carnan Ridgely

Thomas Sully

A poised young woman with upswept hair and a confident gaze, embodying the Gibson Girl ideal.

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Charles Dana Gibson

Sunset Over The Catskills, oil on canvas by John Frederick Kensett

Sunset Over The Catskills

John Frederick Kensett

Engraving by Robert Havell Jr. depicting Vauxhall Bridge over a river at dusk

View of Vauxhall Bridge

Robert Havell Jr.

Autumn in the Catskills, oil on canvas by Charles W. Knapp, featuring vibrant autumn foliage.

Autumn in the Catskills

Charles W. Knapp

Portrait of Charles Nagel by Anders Zorn.

Charles Nagel

Anders Zorn

Portrait of Charles Percival Buck by Thomas Eakins.

Charles Percival Buck

Thomas Eakins

Watercolour by Augustus Köllner depicting Long Bridge over Potomac River, Maryland and Virginia

Georgetown College, Long Bridge, Potomac River, Maryland & Virginia–June 21, 1861

Augustus Köllner

George Inness's 'After a Summer Shower' captures a serene landscape after rain.

After a Summer Shower

George Inness

Interior scene of a studio with light and shadows, by James C. Kulhanek, medium unknown

Chateau Art Studio

James C. Kulhanek

On the Beach by Fidelia Bridges, watercolor on paper depicting gentle waves and a tranquil shore.

On the beach

Fidelia Bridges

Architecture of the Great Central Fair in Philadelphia, 1864 by James Fuller Queen

Buildings of the Great Central Fair, in aid of the U.S. Sanitary Commission, Logan Square, Philadelphia, June 1864

James Fuller Queen

Landscape of the Genesee River with hills, oil on canvas by John Frederick Kensett

View on the Genesee near Mount Morris

John Frederick Kensett

Landscape of the Hudson River with mountains in mist, oil painting by Albert Bierstadt

View on the Hudson

Albert Bierstadt

A portrait of Grace King Connelly by Giovanni Boldini.

Portrait Of Grace King Connelly

Giovanni Boldini

Landscape by Allen Tucker, Post-Impressionism, depicting a serene forest and river.

Landscape

Allen Tucker

The Land of Evangeline by Joseph Rusling Meeker, oil on canvas, depicting a serene landscape with lavender and golden light.

The Land of Evangeline

Joseph Rusling Meeker

Landscape by Morton Livingston Schamberg, oil painting depicting a sunlit field with vibrant greens and earth tones.

Landscape

Morton Livingston Schamberg

Country Farmhouse by Ernest Lawson, oil painting of a rural landscape with fields and sunlight.

Country Farmhouse

Ernest Lawson

Hilltop and Clouds by Frederic Edwin Church, oil painting depicting a hilltop under dramatic clouds.

Hilltop and Clouds

Frederic Edwin Church

Landscape with river and bluffs, oil painting by George Catlin

View On The Upper Mississippi, Beautiful Prairie Bluffs

George Catlin

A young boy playing a hurdy-gurdy in a rural setting.

Hurdy-Gurdy Boy

William Morris Hunt

Portrait of Edward Wheelwright by William Morris Hunt showcases a detailed representation of the subject.

Portrait of Edward Wheelwright

William Morris Hunt

Marine scene with figures and reflections in water, oil painting by James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Thames Police

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

William Morris Hunt's 'North Easton, Massachusetts' captures a serene landscape.

North Easton, Massachusetts

William Morris Hunt

Hillside with Trees by William Morris Hunt, oil painting depicting a lush green landscape with trees.

Hillside with Trees

William Morris Hunt

A portrait of Miss Russell by William Morris Hunt.

His First Model-Miss Russell

William Morris Hunt

Oil painting by Thomas Cole depicting a stormy landscape over Frenchman’s Bay.

Views Across Frenchman’s Bay from Mt. Desert Island, After a Squall

Thomas Cole

Rhône Glacier by John Singer Sargent, oil on canvas, depicting a massive glacier with icy blue hues.

Rhône Glacier

John Singer Sargent

Cows resting in a lush mountainous landscape, oil painting by Otto Sommer.

Cows In A Mountainous Landscape

Otto Sommer

Watercolour by Maurice Prendergast depicting Rialto Bridge in Venice

Rialto Bridge (Covered Bridge, Venice)

Maurice Prendergast

Portrait of Albert Gallatin by Gilbert Stuart.

Albert Gallatin

Gilbert Stuart

Alden–Arrow Collar Ad by Joseph Christian Leyendecker showcases a stylish man in a fashionable collar.

Alden–Arrow Collar Ad

Joseph Christian Leyendecker

Coast Scene with Ships by Jonas Lie, oil on canvas, depicting ships on a tranquil sea under a cloudy sky.

Coast Scene with Ships

Jonas Lie

Landscape of Gleneida Lake, 1863, by James McDougal Hart, featuring serene waters and trees.

Gleneida Lake, Putnam County, New York

James McDougal Hart

A portrait of an artist at work, showcasing the creative process.

An Artist at His Easel

John Singer Sargent

An Orange Note: Sweet Shop captures a vibrant scene of a sweet shop filled with colorful confections.

An Orange Note: Sweet Shop

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A glimpse into a lively interior scene by Whistler.

Chez George Sauer a Lion Rouge

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A striking representation of a Native American chief with an eagle.

Chief Hunting Eagle

James C. Kulhanek

The Avenue in the Rain by Childe Hassam

The Avenue in the Rain

Childe Hassam

Chief’s House, Wrangell by Theodore J. Richardson, realism, depicting a weathered wooden structure under a muted sky

Chief’s House, Wrangell

Theodore J. Richardson

A still life painting featuring elegant perfume bottles and floral arrangements.

Ricksecker Perfumes

Louis Rhead

A serene portrait of a sleeping child surrounded by soft colors.

Child Asleep (The Rosebud)

Thomas Sully

Portrait of Archbishop Diomede Falconio by Thomas Eakins.

Archbishop Diomede Falconio

Thomas Eakins

Villa di Marlia, oil on canvas by John Singer Sargent, depicting a sunlit villa surrounded by lush greenery.

Villa di Marlia, Lucca

John Singer Sargent

Villa di Marlia, Lucca; A Fountain by John Singer Sargent, oil on canvas depicting a tranquil garden

Villa di Marlia, Lucca; A Fountain

John Singer Sargent

Frederic Edwin Church's painting 'Chimborazo Volcano' captures the majestic beauty of the Andean landscape.

Chimborazo Volcano

Frederic Edwin Church

Landscape of Chioggia by Otto Henry Bacher, impressionism, depicting tranquil canals and reflections.

Chioggia

Otto Henry Bacher

Chippewa encampment on the Upper Mississippi, oil on canvas by Seth Eastman

Chippewa Encampment on the Upper Mississippi

Seth Eastman

Villa Torlonia by John Singer Sargent, oil painting depicting lush greenery and dynamic light.

Villa Torlonia

John Singer Sargent

Portrait of Theodore Duret by Whistler.

Arrangement in Flesh Colour and Black; Portrait of Theodore Duret

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Historical scene depicting General Lee and soldiers, oil painting by Edwin Forbes

Last stand of the Army of Virginia, commanded by General Lee

Edwin Forbes

A baby reaching for an apple while being steadied by her mother.

Baby Reaching for an Apple

Mary Cassatt

A vibrant abstract painting featuring a burst of yellow at the center, surrounded by arcs and splashes of red, green, and blue.

Little Painting with Yellow (Improvisation)

Wassily Kandinsky

Several Circles by Wassily Kandinsky

Several Circles

Wassily Kandinsky

Portrait of Baron FitzGibbon by Gilbert Stuart.

Baron FitzGibbon

Gilbert Stuart

A lively scene of pedestrians and carriages on the Pont Neuf in Paris, painted by Renoir.

Pont Neuf, Paris

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

The City Rises by Umberto Boccioni

The City Rises

Umberto Boccioni

A mother gently washes a child in a serene domestic setting.

Bathing

Mary Cassatt

Christ appears to Mary Magdalene at dawn, capturing a moment of spiritual recognition.

Christ Appearing to Mary

Albert Pinkham Ryder

A depiction of a couple in a romantic engagement scene.

Before The Engagement

Elizabeth Jane Gardner Bouguereau

Königssee, Bavaria oil painting by Frederic Edwin Church depicting a serene lake with mountains.

Königssee, Bavaria

Frederic Edwin Church

Landscape of Washington, D.C. square by James Madison Alden, oil on canvas

Washington, D.C. square, north side F Street near 15th Street, view from southwest, December 17, 1874, 12 to 3 pm

James Madison Alden

Interior scene with sunlight and sheets, oil painting by John R. Grabach

Washday in Spring

John R. Grabach

Village Square by Edward Lamson Henry, realism, depicts a community scene with cobblestone paths and trees.

Village Square

Edward Lamson Henry

Watercolor by Allen Tucker depicting two pine trees in a field, 1937

Watercolor No. 35, Field With Two Pine Trees

Allen Tucker

Watercolor by Allen Tucker depicting a tumultuous ocean scene in vibrant blue hues

Watercolor No. 6, Blue Coast

Allen Tucker

Yellow Rock, Gloucester by John Sloan, oil painting depicting a vibrant rock and ocean scene.

Yellow Rock, Gloucester

John Sloan

Marine scene depicting whaling in the ocean, oil painting by John H. Bufford's & Sons

Right whaling in Behering Straits & Arctic Ocean with its varieties

John H. Bufford's & Sons

A painting depicting a joyful allegory of life.

L’Allegro

Thomas Cole

Figurative oil painting by Otto Sommer showing a figure cradling a fish by the water

The First Fish

Otto Sommer

Landscape with light and trees by Robertson, Seibert & Shearman, Impressionism

Wesleyan University, Florence, Alabama

Robertson, Seibert & Shearman.

Cache la Poudre Creek by Daniel A. Jenks, oil on canvas depicting a serene landscape with a creek and blue sky.

Cache la Poudre Creek

Daniel A. Jenks

Watercolour by Ernest Haskell depicting shadowed figures and golden light.

Where Duels Were Fought

Ernest Haskell

Portrait of Carmelita Requena by Thomas Eakins.

Carmelita Requena

Thomas Eakins

A painting by Julius Leblanc Stewart depicting a slave in a contemplative pose.

L’esclave

Julius Leblanc Stewart

Architect’s Dream by Thomas Cole, oil painting of a figure in a landscape with towering architecture.

The Architect's Dream

Thomas Cole

Portrait of Carmela Bertagna by John Singer Sargent.

Carmela Bertagna

John Singer Sargent

Etching by Joseph Pennell depicting the Flatiron Building in an urban setting.

The Flat Iron

Joseph Pennell