United States Paintings

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

This artwork is an advertisement featuring a stylish summer scene.

Record Time, Cool Summer Comfort, House of Kuppenheimer ad

Joseph Christian Leyendecker

A charming depiction of village children playing in a rural setting.

Village Children

John Singer Sargent

A man with powdered white hair in a black coat and white lace jabot is seated against a dark, plain background, his face softly illuminated.

George Washington

Gilbert Stuart

Red Rocks Afternoon-Gloucester, oil on canvas by John Sloan depicting crimson rocks under sunlight.

Red Rocks Afternoon-Gloucester

John Sloan

A South Carolina cabin, oil on canvas by William Aiken Walker

A South Carolina Cabin

William Aiken Walker

Watercolour by Winslow Homer depicting a figure in a red shirt near water and foliage.

Red Shirt,Homosassa, Florida

Winslow Homer

Arthur Bowen Davies' 'Tragic Figure' explores deep emotional themes through its striking imagery.

Tragic Figure

Arthur Bowen Davies

This painting titled 'Rédemption' by Julius Leblanc Stewart explores themes of redemption through allegorical figures.

Rédemption

Julius Leblanc Stewart

The Sycamores by John Washington Love, oil on canvas depicting sycamore trees and nature.

The Sycamores

John Washington Love

Lithograph by Sarony & Knapp depicting a military farewell scene on Broadway

Departure of the 7th Regt N.Y.S.M. Friday April 19thd 1861. View of Broadway, Cor. Courtland St.

Sarony, Major & Knapp Lith.

Redwood Trees, Santa Cruz Mts., Cal by John Ross Key, oil painting depicting towering redwoods in a forest

Redwood Trees, Santa Cruz Mts., Cal

John Ross Key

Oil painting by Alfred Henry Maurer depicting a tree and rock in nature.

Tree And Rock

Alfred Henry Maurer

Portrait of Junius Brutus Booth by Robert Matthew Sully, oil on canvas

Junius Brutus Booth

Robert Matthew Sully

A Waterfall by John Singer Sargent, oil painting depicting water cascading over rocks.

A Waterfall

John Singer Sargent

Old House at Segovia, Spain by Cass Gilbert, realism, depicting a crumbling facade with muted earth tones

Old House at Segovia, Spain

Cass Gilbert

Abstract oil painting by Frank Edwin Scott featuring vibrant colors and layered textures.

Notre Dame no. I

Frank Edwin Scott

Boat in distress on turbulent sea, oil on canvas by Arthur Bowen Davies

Boat in Distress

Arthur Bowen Davies

Union Square by Joseph Pennell, ink on paper depicting a bustling crowd in an urban setting.

Union Square

Joseph Pennell

Oil painting by William M. Hart depicting rolling hills and dappled light.

Reminiscence of Vermont

William M. Hart

Landscape oil painting by Samuel Colman featuring a lush landscape and vibrant hues.

On the Viga, Outskirts of the City of Mexico

Samuel Colman

Moulin De La Galette, Paris by Whitney Warren Jr., oil on canvas depicting figures in a park.

Moulin De La Galette, Paris

Whitney Warren Jr.

Figurative expressionism by Marsden Hartley, oil painting featuring a silhouette and vibrant hues.

Waxenstein

Marsden Hartley

Residence for Mr. and Mrs. Ben Heller, architecture by Victor Alfred Lundy

Residence for Mr. and Mrs. Ben Heller, East Hampton, Long Island, New York, Beach site

Victor Alfred Lundy

Keene Valley by Alexander Helwig Wyant, oil on canvas depicting mountains and a tranquil sky.

Keene Valley

Alexander Helwig Wyant

Seascape with Crashing Surf, oil on canvas by American School, depicting crashing waves and rocky shore.

Seascape with Crashing Surf

American School

Restless Sea oil painting by Howard Russell Butler depicting tumultuous waves and rugged shore

Restless Sea

Howard Russell Butler

Looking Down Yosemite Valley, California, oil on canvas by Albert Bierstadt

Looking Down Yosemite Valley, California

Albert Bierstadt

Lithograph by Sarony, Major & Knapp Lith showing troops leaving for war in Central Park.

State Arsenal in Central Park 57th St. Troops leaving for the War.

Sarony, Major & Knapp Lith.

Thomas Eakins' painting 'Retrospection' captures a moment of reflection.

Retrospection

Thomas Eakins

This artwork features a detailed illustration from the New York Herald.

The New York Herald; Sunday, December 15

Louis Rhead

Orchard with Farm Cart by Edwin Austin Abbey, oil painting depicting a cart under fruit-laden branches.

Orchard with Farm Cart

Edwin Austin Abbey

A genre scene depicting a woman and child returning home.

Returning Home

John George Brown

A landscape painting by Arthur Dove showcasing abstract forms and vibrant colors.

Untitled (Landscape)

Arthur Dove

Courtyard Well, New Mexico by Will Sparks, oil on canvas depicting adobe walls and a well under a blue sky

Courtyard Well, New Mexico

Will Sparks

Landscape of Mont Corcovado and Botafago Bay, oil on canvas by Joseph Lee

Rio de Janeiro, Mont Corcovado and Botafago Bay

Joseph Lee

Rhode Island Shore by Martin Johnson Heade, oil on canvas depicting a serene shore with gentle waves and clouds.

Rhode Island Shore

Martin Johnson Heade

Mt. Beacon at Newburgh by Childe Hassam, oil on canvas depicting a vibrant landscape with mountains and sky.

Mt. Beacon at Newburgh

Childe Hassam

Eastman Johnson's painting depicts a group of figures on their way to camp.

On Their Way to Camp

Eastman Johnson

Richmond & Reading R.R. oil painting by Augustus Köllner depicting trains and a blue sky.

Richmond & Reading R.R., Phila.

Augustus Köllner

Portrait of a goddess holding a mirror, reflecting her visage. Ernest Haskell, 1920.

Mirror of the Goddess

Ernest Haskell

Pine Arch by Ernest Haskell, oil painting featuring towering pine trees framing a natural landscape.

Pine Arch

Ernest Haskell

Portrait of Blanche Sully by Thomas Sully.

Blanche Sully

Thomas Sully

A painting depicting a nude figure on a lawn.

Un Nu Sur La Pelouse

Julius Leblanc Stewart

A tender moment between a mother and her child, showcasing intimacy and affection.

The Child

Mary Cassatt

Arthur Bowen Davies' 'Landscape with Pigs' depicts a serene autumn scene.

Landscape with Pigs (Autumn Landscape)

Arthur Bowen Davies

Portrait of Henry Lambert by Gilbert Stuart showcases a distinguished figure in a classic pose.

Portrait of Henry Lambert

Gilbert Stuart

Nude study for figure of Poetry by Kenyon Cox showcases the human form in a classical style.

Nude study for figure of Poetry

Kenyon Cox

A young woman playfully engages in fortune-telling with cards, captivating her audience.

Of course you can tell fortunes with cards

Charles Dana Gibson

A portrait by Charles Dana Gibson depicting a confident figure.

A winner

Charles Dana Gibson

A painting depicting pirates loading their ship with treasure.

Pirates Load

Joseph Christian Leyendecker

West Pier by Otto Henry Bacher, watercolor on paper depicting a crumbling pier over shimmering water.

West Pier

Otto Henry Bacher

Portrait of Mary of Connemara by Robert Henri.

Mary Of Connemara

Robert Henri

A portrait of a woman named Portia by Louis Rhead.

Portia

Louis Rhead

Portrait of Halsey Cooley Ives by Anders Zorn.

Halsey Cooley Ives

Anders Zorn

Frederic Edwin Church's 'Iceberg Fantasy' captures a stunning icy landscape.

Iceberg Fantasy

Frederic Edwin Church

This painting depicts the reception of Dominique de Gourgues by Indigenous people.

Reception of Dominique de Gourgues by the Indians

Thomas Moran

Moonrise by George Fuller, depicting a luminous moon over serene water, oil painting.

Moonrise

George Fuller

A portrait of an Italian girl by William Morris Hunt.

Italian Girl

William Morris Hunt

A reclining female nude painted by Carl Newman.

Reclining Female Nude

Carl Newman

A reclining female nude painted by Carl Newman.

Reclining Female Nude III

Carl Newman

River Landscape At Daybreak, oil painting by George W. Waters, depicts a tranquil dawn over a shimmering river.

River Landscape At Daybreak

George W. Waters

A reclining female nude by Carl Newman, showcasing modernist influences.

Reclining Female Nude V

Carl Newman

Arthur Bowen Davies' 'Release at the Gates' explores themes of freedom and nature.

Release at the Gates

Arthur Bowen Davies

An illustration depicting the poignant farewell between Rudolph Rassendyll and Princess Flavia.

Rudolph Rassendyll. Princess Flavia

Charles Dana Gibson

John Singer Sargent's 'Figure in Hammock, Florida' captures a serene moment of leisure.

Figure in Hammock, Florida

John Singer Sargent

A romantic depiction of a couple under the moonlight.

Moonlit Couple

Dean Cornwell

A tender depiction of a mother and child by the fire.

Mother and Child before a Fire

Arthur Bowen Davies

An illustration depicting Mr. Tagg attempting to entertain a group of indifferent young people in a parlor.

Mr. Tagg finds the younger people more difficult to please

Charles Dana Gibson

A serene hilly landscape painting by Frederic Edwin Church.

Hilly Landscape

Frederic Edwin Church

A young bootblack and his dog in a bustling urban setting.

The Bootblack’s Best Friend

John George Brown

Meadow Trees by Ernest Haskell, watercolor on paper depicting tall trees and a soft sky.

Meadow Trees

Ernest Haskell

A satirical drawing depicting a gentleman suggesting a bonnet to a young woman.

The brute ventures to suggest that a bonnet might possibly be more suitable

Charles Dana Gibson

An illustration of a young woman embodying hope and optimism.

Hope springs eternal in the human breast

Charles Dana Gibson

A detailed illustration capturing the dynamics of a high society dinner party.

Dinner Party

Charles Dana Gibson

River Scene by Asher Brown Durand, oil on canvas depicting a tranquil river landscape.

River Scene

Asher Brown Durand

A young woman gracefully departs a gathering, her gloved hand extended to bid farewell to an admirer.

Lasting impressions

Charles Dana Gibson

A portrait of elegantly dressed women by Julius Leblanc Stewart.

Les Dames Goldsmith

Julius Leblanc Stewart

A seated figure draped in fabric, showcasing Whistler's attention to detail.

The Draped Figure Seated

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Pastoral Sunset by Carl Weber, oil on canvas depicting a tranquil landscape at sunset

Pastoral Sunset

Carl Weber

Temple by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, oil on canvas depicting a tranquil landscape.

Temple

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A scene depicting gentlemen in a club the morning after a boxing match, showcasing their fatigue and gossip.

In one of our most respectable clubs, the morning after the big fight

Charles Dana Gibson

Winged Figure by Abbott Handerson Thayer, oil on canvas showing a figure with graceful wings.

Winged Figure

Abbott Handerson Thayer

Carl Newman's 'Standing Female Nude 2' presents a striking depiction of the female form.

Standing Female Nude 2

Carl Newman

Thomas Moran's 'Tower Falls and Sulphur Mountain, Yellowstone' captures the majestic beauty of nature.

Tower Falls and Sulphur Mountain, Yellowstone

Thomas Moran

A drawing depicting a fashionable woman at the center of a crowded salon, showcasing the social dynamics of upper-class entertaining.

Hint for a hostess

Charles Dana Gibson

Nocturnal Landscape by Joseph Frank Currier, oil on canvas depicting a night scene with stars.

Nocturnal Landscape

Joseph Frank Currier

A young woman stands before a mirror, contemplating her reflection with a mix of surprise and resolve.

Changed

Charles Dana Gibson

Portrait of Sally Etting by Thomas Sully.

Sally Etting

Thomas Sully

A drawing depicting a gentleman and a young woman sharing a moment of dry humor.

Kind of funny, after all

Charles Dana Gibson

A drawing-room scene featuring elegant figures enjoying tea.

A Drawing-room Tea

Charles Dana Gibson