United States Paintings

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

Romanticism landscape by Dewitt Clinton Boutelle, featuring a valley and distant mountains.

Extensive Landscape with Broad Valley and Distant Mountains

Dewitt Clinton Boutelle

Lulworth Castle by Jasper Francis Cropsey, oil painting depicting a tranquil landscape at dawn.

Lulworth Castle

Jasper Francis Cropsey

An unexpected encounter by Charles Dana Gibson depicts a poised young woman meeting a gentleman's gaze.

An unexpected encounter

Charles Dana Gibson

A poised young woman surrounded by admirers, capturing the social dynamics of the Gilded Age.

And here, winning new friends and not losing the old ones, we leave her

Charles Dana Gibson

Thomas Sully's painting depicts Macbeth in a dramatic cave setting with witches.

Macbeth in the witches’ cave

Thomas Sully

Portrait of a man by Robert Henri.

Macnamara

Robert Henri

A cartoon depicting a figure caught between two opposing forces, trying to remain neutral.

Another case of trying to keep neutral

Charles Dana Gibson

Wood Interior by Emil Carlsen, depicting a serene interior with wooden paneling and soft light.

Wood Interior

Emil Carlsen

A satirical drawing depicting powerful businessmen surrounding a game board, symbolizing monopolies in Gilded Age America.

Another monopoly

Charles Dana Gibson

Early Autumn, New York by John Francis Murphy, oil on canvas depicting vibrant autumn trees.

Early Autumn, New York

John Francis Murphy

A satirical illustration depicting a goosefish lurking beneath an elegantly dressed woman.

Another victim—the goose fish

Charles Dana Gibson

East London – The River Lea, ink on paper by Joseph Pennell

East London – The River Lea

Joseph Pennell

Early Autumn on Esopus Creek, oil on canvas by Alfred Thompson Bricher, depicting a tranquil autumn landscape.

Early Autumn on Esopus Creek

Alfred Thompson Bricher

Yosemite Valley landscape with granite cliffs by Albert Bierstadt, oil painting

View in the Yosemite Valley

Albert Bierstadt

John Singer Sargent's 'Madonna and Child' captures a tender moment between mother and child.

Madonna and Child

John Singer Sargent

Dedication of Eads Bridge by William James Hinchey, depicting a crowd at sunset, oil painting.

Dedication of Eads Bridge, St. Louis County, July 4, 1874

William James Hinchey

Interior scene of Faunce’s Tavern by Charles Frederick William Mielatz, depicting patrons and a mahogany bar.

Faunce’s Tavern

Charles Frederick William Mielatz

Yellow flowers on a grey background, oil painting by Julian Onderdonk

Yellow Flowers on a Grey Day

Julian Onderdonk

Portrait of Katherine Kelso Cassatt by Mary Cassatt, depicting her mother with a composed expression.

Katherine Kelso Cassatt

Mary Cassatt

Yosemite from Old Inspiration Road, oil painting by Albert Thomas De Rome, depicting mountains and sunset.

Yosemite from Old Inspiration Road

Albert Thomas De Rome

Maine Coast by Frederic Edwin Church, oil painting depicting a serene sunset over the ocean.

Maine Coast

Frederic Edwin Church

Maine Coast oil painting by Winslow Homer featuring ocean waves and a solitary figure

Maine Coast

Winslow Homer

Frederic Edwin Church's 'Maine Coast' captures the beauty of the American landscape.

Maine Coast

Frederic Edwin Church

Maine, Lake Katahdin by Frederic Edwin Church, oil painting depicting a serene lake and mountain landscape.

Maine, Lake Katahdin

Frederic Edwin Church

Maine Woods oil painting by Frederic Edwin Church depicting a lush forest with towering pines.

Maine woods

Frederic Edwin Church

Frederic Edwin Church's 'Maine Woods' captures the beauty of the American landscape.

Maine Woods

Frederic Edwin Church

Frederic Edwin Church's 'Maine Woods' captures the beauty of nature.

Maine woods

Frederic Edwin Church

Oil painting by Hermann Ottomar Herzog depicting the Alhambra with golden light.

Entrance into the Alhambra, Spain

Hermann Ottomar Herzog

A young woman gazes out a window as autumn light fades, wrapped in a shawl, evoking introspection.

As the days get shorter

Charles Dana Gibson

Grand Canyon landscape by Gunnar Mauritz Widforss, oil painting depicting rock formations and sky.

Grand Canyon

Gunnar Mauritz Widforss

A vibrant depiction of a woman in a lush garden setting.

As you like it, Audrey

Louis Rhead

A depiction of Touchstone from Shakespeare's 'As You Like It' by Louis Rhead.

As you like it, Touchstone

Louis Rhead

Landscape of Malta with vibrant blue waters, oil painting by Miner Kilbourne Kellogg

Malta

Miner Kilbourne Kellogg

Mammoth Hot Springs landscape by Thomas Moran, depicting terraces and steam, oil painting

Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone

Thomas Moran

A landscape painting by John Singer Sargent featuring a man and trees in Florida.

Man and Trees, Florida

John Singer Sargent

Portrait of a man in a green coat by Gilbert Stuart.

Man in a Green Coat

Gilbert Stuart

A lively summer hotel scene depicting elegantly dressed men and women engaged in social interactions.

At the summer hotel

Charles Dana Gibson

A bustling salon scene depicting elegantly dressed men and women gathered around an ambassador.

At their ambassador’s

Charles Dana Gibson

A portrait of a man adorned with laurel leaves, showcasing Sargent's skill in capturing character.

Man Wearing Laurels

John Singer Sargent

A striking advertisement painting featuring a man with a narrow tie.

Man with Narrow Tie, Cluett Shirts Arrow Collar advertisement

Joseph Christian Leyendecker

A portrait of a man draped in red fabric by John Singer Sargent.

Man with Red Drapery

John Singer Sargent

Evening, New York Harbor by Henry Farrer, oil on canvas depicting a tranquil harbor at twilight

Evening, New York Harbor

Henry Farrer

A young girl in a red dress stands in a snowy landscape, surrounded by trees.

Mannikin in the Snow

John Singer Sargent

230 Strand by Joseph Pennell, modernism artwork depicting an urban cityscape

230 Strand

Joseph Pennell

A vibrant depiction of a banjo player in a lively setting.

Kuppenheimer Good Clothes (Banjo Player)

Joseph Christian Leyendecker

A charming scene of a young girl babysitting a toddler, showcasing everyday life.

Babysitting

Dean Cornwell

A lively depiction of children playing marbles in a sunlit setting.

Marbles Game

Joseph Christian Leyendecker

A young girl in a big bonnet and red dress, radiating personality and charm.

Margot In Big Bonnett And Red Dress

Mary Cassatt

Autumn landscape in Brandywine Valley, Pennsylvania by Bruce Crane, oil painting

Autumn, Brandywine Valley, Pennsylvania

Bruce Crane

Genre scene of a celebration at San Juan Pueblo, oil painting by William Penhallow Henderson

Feast Day; San Juan Pueblo

William Penhallow Henderson

Marine by Frank Duveneck, oil on canvas depicting a tranquil bay with vibrant sea and reflections.

Marine

Frank Duveneck

Marine by William Merritt Chase, oil painting depicting a serene seascape with water and sunset.

Marine

William Merritt Chase

Brooklyn Bridge by Henry Ward Ranger, oil on canvas, depicting the bridge against a colorful sky.

Brooklyn Bridge

Henry Ward Ranger

Meadow Brook by Charles Paul Gruppe, oil on canvas, depicting a tranquil brook in a forest

Meadow Brook

Charles Paul Gruppe

Haverstraw Bay oil painting by Sanford Robinson Gifford

Haverstraw Bay

Sanford Robinson Gifford

A newlywed couple in a humorous moment post-wedding, showcasing modern gender dynamics.

Married at last

Charles Dana Gibson

Fishing on the Lake of Managua, Nicaragua by Judah Levasseur, oil on canvas depicting fishermen on a tranquil lake.

Fishing on the Lake of Managua, Nicaragua

Judah Levasseur

A portrait of a woman by Robert Henri.

Mary Agnes

Robert Henri

A portrait of Mary Ann (Mollie) by Robert Henri, showcasing her expressive features.

Mary Ann (Mollie)

Robert Henri

Solitude by Joshua Shaw, oil on canvas featuring a solitary figure in a landscape

Solitude

Joshua Shaw

Portrait of Mary Campbell Stuart by Gilbert Stuart.

Mary Campbell Stuart

Gilbert Stuart

Portrait of Mary Stout by Thomas Sully, showcasing her elegance and grace.

Mary Stout, wife of Richard Stout

Thomas Sully

Graveyard Scene by Ernest Peixotto, depicting tombstones and trees, oil painting

Graveyard Scene

Ernest Peixotto

A young woman sits with a resigned expression while her husband reads a newspaper, highlighting marital tensions.

Matrimonial misfits. The woman who marries a club man

Charles Dana Gibson

Matterhorn from Zmutt Glacier, oil painting by John Singer Sargent

Matterhorn from Zmutt Glacier, Zermatt

John Singer Sargent

Alphonse Mucha's portrait of Maude Adams as Joan of Arc showcases intricate details and vibrant colors.

Maude Adams (1872–1953) as Joan of Arc

Alphonse Mucha

A festive scene depicting a December celebration.

McClure’s for December

Joseph Christian Leyendecker

Meadow Flowers by John Henry Twachtman, oil on canvas featuring goldenrod and wild aster

Meadow Flowers

John Henry Twachtman

Wood Lake by Emil Armin, Impressionism, depicting a serene lake surrounded by trees

Wood Lake

Emil Armin

Landscape of Medfield, Massachusetts by George Inness, oil on canvas

Medfield, Massachusetts (A Medfield Farm)

George Inness

Engraving by Robert Havell Jr. depicting a landscape with grass and historic architecture

A View of the Chapter House taken from the Green

Robert Havell Jr.

A scene depicting a moment before a fire, showcasing figures in a dramatic setting.

Before The Fire

Julius Leblanc Stewart

Fishing Boats at Gloucester, oil on canvas by John Henry Twachtman

Fishing Boats at Gloucester

John Henry Twachtman

Oil painting by John Singer Sargent depicting a woman in a garden surrounded by vibrant flowers.

Mrs. Thayer’s Garden, Massachusetts

John Singer Sargent

A farmer mends a harness in a sunlit rural setting.

Mending the Harness

Albert Pinkham Ryder

Merced River, Yosemite Valley by Albert Bierstadt, oil painting

Merced River, Yosemite Valley

Albert Bierstadt

For to Be a Farmer’s Boy by Winslow Homer, oil painting of a boy in a field

For to Be a Farmer’s Boy

Winslow Homer

Fort Putnam From Capn. Philips Parlour by Thomas Sully, oil on canvas, depicting a tranquil river landscape.

Fort Putnam From Capn. Philips Parlour. W. P. 1st Attempt, From Nature

Thomas Sully

Deer hunting scene with figures in bark canoes under torchlight by George Catlin, oil painting

Deer Hunting By Torchlight In Bark Canoes

George Catlin

Fountain in bronze by Victor Alfred Lundy, showcasing flowing water and architectural design.

Fountain, Nochistlá́n, Mexico

Victor Alfred Lundy

Landscape of Fort Independence in Boston Harbor, oil on canvas by Benjamin Champney

Fort Independence. Boston Harbor.

Benjamin Champney

Fourth Street, West From Vine by John Caspar Wild, oil on canvas depicting a sunlit street.

Fourth Street,West From Vine

John Caspar Wild

Oil painting of deer in a clearing surrounded by trees and mountains by Albert Bierstadt

Deer in a clearing, yosemite

Albert Bierstadt

Mexican landscape by Frederic Edwin Church, oil painting of a sunlit valley with lush foliage.

Mexican landscape

Frederic Edwin Church

Landscape of a jacal with warm earth tones by Robert Jenkins Onderdonk, oil painting

Mexican Jacal

Robert Jenkins Onderdonk

Landscape oil painting by Thomas Sully depicting a tranquil dusk

From ‘Charley’s Hope’ Mrs. Griffiths Place, Near Brunswick, New Jersey

Thomas Sully

Gray Day, Venice by Maurice Prendergast, figures with umbrellas in a misty canal scene, oil painting.

Gray Day, Venice

Maurice Prendergast

A vibrant landscape painting depicting a marsh environment.

Migratory Marsh

James C. Kulhanek

Oil painting by George Henry Durrie depicting a figure trudging along a snow-covered path.

Miles to Salem

George Henry Durrie

Mill Dam oil painting by George Wesley Bellows depicting deep blue water and a solitary landscape.

Mill Dam

George Wesley Bellows