United States Paintings

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

A portrait of Milly Finch by James Abbott McNeill Whistler.

Milly Finch

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A sunlit valley with rolling hills, a winding river, a tall tree shading a man and a girl near grazing cattle, and buildings in the distance.

The Valley of Wyoming

Jasper Francis Cropsey

16 Miles Above the Mouth of the Ohio, oil on canvas by Seth Eastman showing the Ohio River landscape.

16 Miles Above the Mouth of the Ohio

Seth Eastman

A sunlit forest path framed by large beech trees shows a shepherd in red guiding a flock of sheep toward a water’s edge amid dense foliage and distant hills.

The Beeches

Asher Brown Durand

A Cove on the Potomac, oil on canvas by A. H. O. Rolle, depicting tranquil water and light.

A Cove on the Potomac

A. H. O. Rolle

Iceberg and Ice Flower by Frederic Edwin Church, oil on canvas, featuring a flower in an icy landscape.

Iceberg and Ice Flower

Frederic Edwin Church

Figurative oil painting by Edward Mitchell Bannister depicting a figure against a seascape.

The Salute

Edward Mitchell Bannister

A River Glimpse, oil painting by Thomas Doughty, depicting a river meandering through a lush landscape.

A River Glimpse

Thomas Doughty

A Rocky Coast by William Trost Richards, depicting a rocky coastline with ocean waves, oil painting

A Rocky Coast

William Trost Richards

A canoe carrying two men and a black animal glides across calm water with dense trees and a pale sky in the background.

Fur Traders Descending the Missouri

George Caleb Bingham

A sketching party taking their repast, watercolor on paper by John Rubens Smith

A sketching party taking their repast

John Rubens Smith

A nude child stands on a woman's lap in a domestic interior, framed by an oval mirror with their hands intertwined.

Mother and Child (The Oval Mirror)

Mary Cassatt

Three umbrellas sheltering women and children in patterned kimonos during a summer shower.

A Summer Shower

Helen Hyde

A woman lost in thought, depicted in a serene setting.

Lost in Thought

Daniel Ridgway Knight

West Point Foundry, Cold Spring, New York, oil on canvas by John Ferguson Weir

West Point Foundry, Cold Spring, New York

John Ferguson Weir

A calm sea with gentle waves near a sandy shore, tufts of grass and rocks in the foreground, a rocky outcrop with vegetation on the left, and several small white sailboats on the water under a hazy sky.

Rocky Coast

John Frederick Kensett

Portrait of a young woman with pale skin and auburn hair, framed by dark green juniper branches, against a background of blue sky, distant mountains, and reflective water.

Ginevra de' Benci

Leonardo da Vinci

Adirondacks - Bridge for Fishing, oil on canvas by Louis Michel Eilshemius, depicting a serene landscape with a bridge and river.

Adirondacks- Bridge for Fishing

Louis Michel Eilshemius

Adult Funeral Procession by William P. Chappel, oil on canvas showing a somber crowd in mourning.

Adult Funeral Procession

William P. Chappel

A captivating landscape painting of Venice by Thomas Moran.

Venice

Thomas Moran

Thomas Moran's 'Lower Falls of the South Fork, Gardiner’s River' captures a stunning natural landscape.

Lower Falls of the South Fork, Gardiner’s River

Thomas Moran

Herdsmen with Cows, oil painting by Edward Mitchell Bannister, depicting herdsmen guiding cows.

Herdsmen with Cows

Edward Mitchell Bannister

Watercolor by Bertha Jaques depicting the Giudecca in Venice, with reflections on water.

Along the Giudecca, Venice

Bertha Jaques

Ancient Doorway, Nevers by Frederick G. Hall, oil on canvas depicting a weathered stone doorway.

Ancient Doorway, Nevers

Frederick G. Hall

A painted portrait of Charles M. Kurtz wearing a light shirt and brown jacket, standing before pale columns and green panels with his right arm bent on his hip.

Portrait of Charles M. Kurtz, Founding Director, Albright Art Gallery (1905-1909)

Joaquín Sorolla

A seated woman in a white dress with gold details and a red flower at the waist, wearing a pearl necklace and a sheer shawl, against a dark green and brown background.

Mrs. Winthrop W. Aldrich (Harriet Alexander, 1888–1972)

Joaquín Sorolla

A portrait of a woman wearing furs by John Singer Sargent.

WOMAN WITH FURS

John Singer Sargent

At The Marketplace by Robert Frederick Blum, impressionism, depicting a vibrant market scene with textiles and crowd.

At The Marketplace

Robert Frederick Blum

Historical scene of battle chaos in oil painting by Paul Alexandre Protais

Attaque du mamelon vert et des ouvrages blancs, 7 juin 1855. Épisode de la guerre de Crimée (1853-1856)

Paul Alexandre Protais

Interior scene with soft light by William Henry Wallace, 1890

The Washington room in De Wint House at Tappan, N.Y.

William Henry Wallace

Autumn in the Catskill Mountains by Edmund Foerster & Co., oil on canvas depicting vibrant fall foliage.

Autumn in the Catskill Mountains

Edmund Foerster & Co.

Autumn Sunset by Edward B. Gay, oil painting depicting a vibrant sunset over water.

Autumn Sunset

Edward B. Gay

A vibrant depiction of a fair scene by Whistler.

Booth at a Fair

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Autumn’s Grey and Melancholy by Henry Farrer, oil painting depicting a tranquil autumn landscape.

Autumn’s Grey and Melancholy

Henry Farrer

A woman in an elaborate black dress sits upright in a large armchair holding a closed book against a dark background.

Portrait of Frances Tracy Morgan

Joaquín Sorolla

A portrait of a girl with a cat by Thomas Eakins.

Study for Girl with Cat- – Katherine

Thomas Eakins

Eastman Johnson's 'Study from Life Down East' captures a moment of everyday life.

Study from Life Down East

Eastman Johnson

Marine scene of the beach and ocean by Joseph Pennell, Impressionism

Beach, Acapulco

Joseph Pennell

George Inness's 'The Storm' captures a dramatic landscape filled with dark clouds.

The Storm

George Inness

A serene landscape painting by Charles Courtney Curran depicting a bright sky over a summit.

Summy Sky (On the Summit)

Charles Courtney Curran

A vibrant sunset painting by Whistler featuring rich reds and browns.

Sunset, in Red and Brown

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Marine scene with waves and sky by Elbridge Gerry Peirce, 1925, oil painting

Gloucester

Elbridge Gerry Peirce

Frederic Edwin Church's 'Sunset cloud study' captures a vibrant sunset with dramatic clouds.

Sunset cloud study

Frederic Edwin Church

Frederic Edwin Church's 'Sunset cloud study' captures a vibrant sunset with dramatic clouds.

Sunset cloud study

Frederic Edwin Church

Thomas Eakins' 'Taking the Count' captures a moment in a boxing match.

Taking the Count

Thomas Eakins

A couple enjoying a moment in a lush garden setting.

Tête-à-tête in the Garden

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Île de la Cité, Paris by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, oil on canvas, depicting twilight over the river.

Île de la Cité, Paris

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A woman stands on a balcony, gazing out with a contemplative expression.

The Balcony

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Berkshire Foothills, Full Moon Over Meadowbrook by Aaron Draper Shattuck, oil painting of a moonlit landscape.

Berkshire Foothills, Full Moon Over Meadowbrook

Aaron Draper Shattuck

Berkshire Landscape by Arthur Parton, oil on canvas depicting rolling hills and a tranquil sky

Berkshire Landscape

Arthur Parton

William Morris Hunt's 'The Bathers' captures a serene moment of figures by the water.

The Bathers

William Morris Hunt

A depiction of a blacksmith at work, showcasing the labor and craftsmanship involved.

The Blacksmith

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A portrait of a young girl dressed in blue, showcasing Whistler's signature style.

The Blue Girl

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A portrait by Thomas Eakins featuring a woman and a young girl.

The Chaperone

Thomas Eakins

A painting of a dog resting on a kennel, showcasing Whistler's attention to detail.

The Dog On The Kennel

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A painting of a dancing girl by James Abbott McNeill Whistler.

The Dancing Girl

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A portrait of a dancer by James Abbott McNeill Whistler.

The Dancer, No. 1 (Connie Gilchrist)

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A portrait of a woman in an elegant evening dress by Thomas Wilmer Dewing.

The Evening Dress

Thomas Wilmer Dewing

A portrait of a woman in an ermine coat by Whistler.

The Ermine Coat

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A portrait of a young girl with a thoughtful expression, painted by Eastman Johnson.

The Girl I Left Behind Me

Eastman Johnson

A portrait of a young girl by James Abbott McNeill Whistler.

The Girl

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A captivating portrait of a young girl in traditional attire, showcasing her expressive features.

The Gypsy Girl

Thomas Sully

A portrait depicting a woman with astrological symbols.

The Horoscope

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Thomas Sully's 'The Hours' depicts personifications of time in a dreamlike setting.

The Hours

Thomas Sully

A depiction of an old rag woman, showcasing Whistler's attention to detail.

The Old Rag Woman, No. 10

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A young nude model reading in a serene setting.

The Little Nude Model Reading

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Thomas Moran's 'The Mountain of the Holy Cross' captures the majestic beauty of Colorado's landscape.

The Mountain of the Holy Cross, Colorado

Thomas Moran

Thomas Eakins' 'The Oarsmen' captures the Schreiber brothers in a moment of intense focus.

The Oarsmen (The Schreiber Brothers)

Thomas Eakins

A portrait of an old Spanish woman by Robert Henri.

The Old Model (Old Spanish Woman)

Robert Henri

Oil painting by Thomas Wilmer Dewing of a woman in a garden surrounded by flowers.

In the Garden

Thomas Wilmer Dewing

A stunning sunset scene by Whistler, showcasing vibrant red and gold hues over a tranquil waterway.

The Riva—Sunset; Red and Gold

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

The Recitation by Thomas Wilmer Dewing depicts a serene moment of a woman reading.

The Recitation

Thomas Wilmer Dewing

Fish Cove by David Paul Chun, oil on canvas depicting gentle waves and a pastel sky.

Fish Cove

David Paul Chun

The Toymaker by Joseph Christian Leyendecker depicts a craftsman at work in a vibrant setting.

The Toymaker

Joseph Christian Leyendecker

Thomas Moran's 'The Towers of Tower Falls, Yellowstone' captures the majestic beauty of nature.

The Towers of Tower Falls, Yellowstone

Thomas Moran

East Hampton Meadows, oil on canvas by George Henry Smillie, depicting a serene landscape with meadows and sunlight.

East Hampton Meadows

George Henry Smillie

House Raising by William P. Chappel, depicting builders raising a wooden frame, realism

House Raising

William P. Chappel

Watercolour by Ernest Haskell depicting a gnarled tree on a rocky outcrop in Black Snake Ledge.

Black Snake Ledge

Ernest Haskell

Black Snake Ledge by Ernest Haskell, depicting cliffs and foliage in an unknown medium

Black Snake Ledge

Ernest Haskell

A captivating portrait of a violin player by Whistler.

The Violin Player

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A cozy interior scene by Charles Courtney Curran featuring soft colors and light.

A Comfortable Corner

Charles Courtney Curran

A moody landscape featuring cows by a quiet pond at dusk.

The Watering Place

Albert Pinkham Ryder

A depiction of water carriers in a rural setting.

The Water Carriers

Daniel Ridgway Knight

Tranquil landscape with a boat shed, oil on canvas by Wilson Henry Irvine

Boat Shed

Wilson Henry Irvine

A young boy whistling while standing outdoors.

The Whistling Boy

Frank Duveneck

A drawing of Theodore Roosevelt by Charles Dana Gibson, capturing his determined expression.

Theodore Roosevelt

Charles Dana Gibson

A young boy sweeping in a realistic depiction by Eastman Johnson.

The Young Sweep

Eastman Johnson

John George Brown's 'Three For Five' captures a lively scene of children selling flowers.

Three For Five

John George Brown

Landscape with wheat fields and soft light, watercolor by Ernest Haskell

Boubier’s Field

Ernest Haskell

Cabin in Alabama by Anne Goldthwaite, oil painting of a tranquil landscape with soft light.

Cabin in Alabama

Anne Goldthwaite