United States Paintings

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

Landscape of Schuylkill Arsenal at sunset, oil painting by James Fuller Queen

Schuylkill Arsenal at sunset, from across the Schuylkill River, looking west

James Fuller Queen

Old Barn, Shady Valley by George Wesley Bellows, realism, depicting a weathered barn in a valley

Old Barn, Shady Valley

George Wesley Bellows

Genre scene depicting a busy city street by Mail & Express, 1899

Broadway, East Side. Bowling Green to Hudson Bldg.

Mail & Express

High Bridge, Early Moon by Ernest Lawson, oil painting depicting a bridge under moonlight

High Bridge, Early Moon

Ernest Lawson

A lively depiction of a fair scene by Whistler.

The Fair

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Genre scene depicting a bustling crowd on Broadway, West Side. 31st to 34th St. by Mail & Express.

Broadway, West Side. 31st to 34th St.

Mail & Express

Seascape oil painting by Alfred Thompson Bricher, depicting waves and horizon under soft light

Seascape

Alfred Thompson Bricher

A poised young woman with upswept hair and a fashionable dress, embodying turn-of-the-century sophistication.

Scribner’s for June

Charles Dana Gibson

A portrait of a young Italian boy by William Morris Hunt.

Italian Boy

William Morris Hunt

A painting by Arthur Bowen Davies featuring abstract forms and vibrant colors.

Angled Beauty

Arthur Bowen Davies

A painting depicting two men in a boat on a calm waterway.

Two Men and a Boat

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Landscape oil painting by Miner Kilbourne Kellogg depicting golden plains and a cerulean sky.

Plains of Carthage

Miner Kilbourne Kellogg

Hyacinths in Holland by George Hitchcock, oil painting depicting vibrant hyacinths in a garden.

Hyacinths in Holland

George Hitchcock

Washerwomen on the beach at Etretat, oil painting by George Henry Boughton

Washerwomen on the Beach at Etretat

George Henry Boughton

Marine scene depicting a beach with waves and a radiant sky by Chester Loomis

Beach Scene at St. Vaast

Chester Loomis

A decorative artwork by Louis Rhead showcasing intricate designs.

Ault and Wiborg, Ad. 111

Louis Rhead

A depiction of Bacchantes celebrating in a lush, vibrant landscape.

Bacchantes

Arthur Bowen Davies

A female nude seen from the back, emphasizing form and color.

Back View of Female Nude

Carl Newman

Seascape by William Trost Richards, depicting ocean waves and sky, oil painting

Seascape

William Trost Richards

Seascape by William Henry Dethlef Koerner, oil painting depicting crashing waves and cliffs.

Seascape

William Henry Dethlef Koerner

Carpet of Leaves, Giverny by Will Hicock Low, oil on canvas depicting a vibrant autumn landscape.

Carpet of Leaves, Giverny

Will Hicock Low

A painting by Whistler depicting naval monitors in a marine setting.

The Fleet; Monitors

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Frederic Edwin Church's 'Seascapes, Newfoundland, July 6' captures the beauty of the ocean.

Seascapes, Newfoundland, July 6

Frederic Edwin Church

Portrait of John Quincy Adams by Gilbert Stuart.

John Quincy Adams

Gilbert Stuart

A portrait of a man by James Abbott McNeill Whistler.

Portrait of a man

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A seated female nude by Carl Newman, showcasing the human form.

Seated Female Nude

Carl Newman

Reflective River by Joseph Pennell, Impressionism, depicting shimmering water and reflections.

Reflective river

Joseph Pennell

A portrait of a seated girl by William Morris Hunt.

Seated Girl

William Morris Hunt

Landscape near Auerbach, oil painting by Robert S. Duncanson

Remembrances of a Scene near Auerbach

Robert S. Duncanson

Arthur Bowen Davies' 'Bird Men' features mythical figures in a dreamlike landscape.

Bird Men

Arthur Bowen Davies

A painting by Kenyon Cox depicting birds in a natural setting.

Bird Song

Kenyon Cox

A depiction of King Cophetua gazing at the beggar maid, capturing a moment of medieval romance.

King Cophetua and the Beggar Maid

Albert Pinkham Ryder

Cascade in the Forest, oil painting by John Frederick Kensett, depicting a waterfall in a lush forest.

Cascade in the Forest

John Frederick Kensett

Old Sycamore by Otto Henry Bacher, realism artwork depicting a gnarled tree in natural light.

Old Sycamore

Otto Henry Bacher

L’ Heure Bleu à Paris by Frank Edwin Scott, oil on canvas depicting a serene twilight landscape

L’ Heure Bleu a Paris

Frank Edwin Scott

Portrait of Andrew Jackson by Thomas Sully.

Andrew Jackson

Thomas Sully

Thomas Moran's 'A Southerly Wind' captures a dramatic landscape scene.

A Southerly Wind

Thomas Moran

A portrait of a woman by Eastman Johnson.

Portrait of a Woman

Eastman Johnson

Landscape of Passamaquoddy Bay, oil painting by Thomas Chambers

Eastport, and Passamaquoddy Bay (View of Hudson Valley)

Thomas Chambers

A serene landscape featuring pines and an aqueduct by Arthur Bowen Davies.

Landscape with Pines and Aqueduct

Arthur Bowen Davies

Winter landscape lithograph by Krebs Lith. Co depicting icy banks and snow.

Winter at Niagara

Krebs Lith. Co

Mexican Jacal by Robert Jenkins Onderdonk, oil on canvas depicting adobe walls and sunlight.

Mexican Jacal

Robert Jenkins Onderdonk

A woman is depicted reading in a serene setting.

Portrait of a Woman Reading

Julius Leblanc Stewart

Block House, Alaska, oil on canvas by Theodore J. Richardson depicting a serene Alaskan landscape.

Block House, Alaska, 1887

Theodore J. Richardson

A serene marine scene by Arthur Bowen Davies depicting figures by the sea.

By the Sea

Arthur Bowen Davies

This artwork features intricate designs and vibrant colors typical of Art Nouveau.

L. Prang and Co’s Holiday Publications

Louis Rhead

Half Dome and Royal Arches oil painting by Samuel Colman

Half Dome and Royal Arches, Yosemite, from Glacier Point

Samuel Colman

Thomas Moran's 'On Sunshine Fork of Clark’s Fork' captures a serene landscape.

On Sunshine Fork of Clark’s Fork

Thomas Moran

A scene depicting a stage door with figures in a bustling environment.

The Gaiety Stage Door

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Portrait of George Pollock by Gilbert Stuart.

George Pollock

Gilbert Stuart

William Morris Hunt's 'Portrait of Agnes Elizabeth Claflin' captures a moment of serene beauty.

Portrait of Agnes Elizabeth Claflin

William Morris Hunt

Portrait of Alexander J. Cassatt with his son Robert, showcasing familial affection and public stature.

Portrait of Alexander J. Cassatt and His Son, Robert Kelso Cassatt

Mary Cassatt

Bronze sculpture of The Minute Man Monument by Ernest Peixotto

The Minute Man Monument

Ernest Peixotto

Fan Tree and Her Canyon by Ernest Haskell, depicting trees and canyon in an unknown medium.

Fan Tree and Her Canyon

Ernest Haskell

A genre scene depicting a moment of daily life.

Fingers Before Forks

John George Brown

Figurative work by Frank Edwin Scott, exploring light and shadow in a moment of introspection.

Femmes pres des Escaliers no. II

Frank Edwin Scott

Frank Duveneck's 'Portrait of an Old Lady' captures the essence of aging with a realistic portrayal.

Portrait of an Old Lady

Frank Duveneck

Impressionist landscape of the Charles River by D. Jerome Elwell

View Taken on the Charles River

D. Jerome Elwell

Self-Portrait by Eastman Johnson showcases the artist's introspective gaze.

Self-Portrait

Eastman Johnson

Self-Portrait by Frank Duveneck showcases the artist's introspective gaze.

Self-Portrait

Frank Duveneck

Botanical scene with flowers and sunlight by Daniel Kotz, 1915

A Corner Of The Garden

Daniel Kotz

Sunset Over the Trees by Birger Sandzén, oil painting depicting a vibrant sunset landscape.

Sunset Over the Trees

Birger Sandzén

Landscape with Rock by Harry Mills Walcott, realism, featuring a rock in a serene meadow.

Landscape with Rock

Harry Mills Walcott

The Market Square by Frederick Arthur Bridgman, oil on canvas depicting a lively market scene.

The Market Square

Frederick Arthur Bridgman

A painting titled 'Christ' by Kenyon Cox depicting a religious figure.

Christ

Kenyon Cox

Landscape with Rowboat, oil painting by William Louis Sonntag, depicting a riverbank with a small rowboat.

Landscape with Rowboat

William Louis Sonntag

A portrait of Edith Hope Iselin by Philip Alexius de László.

Portrait Of Edith Hope Iselin

Philip Alexius de László

Durham Cathedral, architecture by Cass Gilbert, 1913, showcasing intricate stonework against the sky.

Durham Cathedral, England

Cass Gilbert

Sunset, Colorado by Maxfield Parrish, oil painting depicting cliffs and calm water.

Sunset, Colorado

Maxfield Parrish

An abstract city scene by Carl Newman featuring vibrant colors and geometric shapes.

City Scene–Abstract

Carl Newman

Roseg Glacier landscape by John Singer Sargent, oil painting

Roseg Glacier, Pontresina

John Singer Sargent

Portrait of Dr. Joseph Leidy by Thomas Eakins.

Portrait of Dr. Joseph Leidy, II

Thomas Eakins

A study of a female figure representing architecture by Kenyon Cox.

Clothed study for female figure of Architecture

Kenyon Cox

Portrait of a Child by Thomas Sully showcases a young child in a delicate setting.

Portrait of a Child

Thomas Sully

Portrait of Ethel D. Puffer by Thomas Wilmer Dewing features soft colors and a serene expression.

Portrait of Ethel D. Puffer

Thomas Wilmer Dewing

Dean Cornwell's 'The Great Things of Life-Travel' captures the essence of adventure and exploration.

The Great Things of Life-Travel

Dean Cornwell

Oil painting by William Merritt Chase depicting serene waters and evening sky hues.

Peace, Fort Hamilton

William Merritt Chase

Portrait of Mrs. Gabriel Manigault by Gilbert Stuart.

Portrait of Mrs. Gabriel Manigault

Gilbert Stuart

This painting depicts the Crucifixion of Christ with vivid colors and dramatic figures.

Crucifixion

Carl Newman

Dying White Oak by Ernest Haskell, watercolor on paper depicting a gnarled tree.

Dying White Oak

Ernest Haskell

Louis Rhead's painting depicts Imogen eating in a cave from Shakespeare's play Cymbeline.

Cymbeline, Imogen eating in the cave

Louis Rhead

A serene landscape painting by Arthur Dove depicting Seneca Lake.

Seneca Lake

Arthur Dove

Arthur Dove's 'Sentimental Music' features vibrant colors and abstract forms that evoke musical themes.

Sentimental Music

Arthur Dove

Nocturne by Henry Golden Dearth, oil on canvas depicting a tranquil night sky

Nocturne

Henry Golden Dearth

Pencil sketch of a stone wall and gate by Edwin Austin Abbey

Stone wall and gate, sketch

Edwin Austin Abbey

Portrait of Henry Lee Higginson by John Singer Sargent.

Henry Lee Higginson

John Singer Sargent

Landscape with golden light and trees, oil on canvas by William Anderson Coffin

September

William Anderson Coffin

A young woman kneels at a confessional, revealing the tension between piety and social performance.

Lenten confessions

Charles Dana Gibson

Off Seconnet, Rhode Island by Worthington Whittredge, oil painting depicting tranquil hills and water.

Off Seconnet, Rhode Island

Worthington Whittredge

Portrait of Major John Biddle by Thomas Sully.

Major John Biddle

Thomas Sully