United States Paintings

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

A religious scene depicting a baptism in a serene setting.

The Baptism

Julius Leblanc Stewart

A satirical illustration depicting a well-dressed young man with a tightly closed mouth, surrounded by others with varied expressions.

Advice to the mentally feeble – Keep the mouth closed

Charles Dana Gibson

A drawing by Charles Dana Gibson depicting young women in a drawing-room setting.

—And—sisters

Charles Dana Gibson

An illustration depicting a lively social gathering at a Parisian restaurant.

At D’Armenonville

Charles Dana Gibson

The Coleman Sisters by Thomas Sully is a portrait showcasing two young women in elegant attire.

The Coleman Sisters

Thomas Sully

A young girl wearing a bonnet with a large pink bow, gazing away from the viewer.

Girl in a Bonnet Tied with a Large Pink Bow

Mary Cassatt

Dean Cornwell's 'The Den of Iniquity' captures a vivid scene of vice and temptation.

The Den of Iniquity

Dean Cornwell

A captivating portrait by Whistler showcasing his unique style.

A White Note

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A fragment of Whistler's 'The Blue Girl' showcasing a young woman in rich blue tones.

The Blue Girl (fragment); Purple and Blue

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A serene landscape painting by George Inness showcasing nature's beauty.

Landscape

George Inness

Thomas Moran's painting 'Venice' captures the beauty of the city with vibrant colors and dramatic skies.

Venice

Thomas Moran

Grand Canal, Venice by Otto Henry Bacher, oil on canvas depicting canal reflections and architecture.

Grand Canal, Venice

Otto Henry Bacher

A depiction of a cider mill scene by John George Brown.

The Cider Mill

John George Brown

Arthur Dove's 'Fishboat' captures a serene marine scene.

Fishboat

Arthur Dove

Kenyon Cox's 'Mercury' depicts the Roman god in a dynamic pose.

Mercury

Kenyon Cox

An abstract painting by Carl Newman featuring bold colors and dynamic forms.

Abstract III

Carl Newman

Masthead illustrations for Lamb’s Tales from Shakespeare by Louis Rhead showcases intricate designs and vibrant colors.

Masthead illustrations for Lamb’s Tales from Shakespeare

Louis Rhead

Keeping Warm by Sydney Mortimer Laurence, oil on canvas depicting figures around a campfire

Keeping Warm

Sydney Mortimer Laurence

A depiction of Duke listening attentively, showcasing intricate details and vibrant colors.

Measure for measure, Duke listening

Louis Rhead

Pasture scene with cow in foreground, oil on canvas by Edwin Austin Abbey

Pasture scene with cow in foreground

Edwin Austin Abbey

Abstract oil painting by Frank Edwin Scott depicting reflections and light.

La Madeleine no. III

Frank Edwin Scott

A painting depicting delicate dew drops on foliage.

Dew Drops

Arthur Bowen Davies

A figurative painting of a female nude by Carl Newman.

Female Nude I

Carl Newman

A vibrant depiction of dancers in a dreamlike setting.

The Dancers

Arthur Bowen Davies

Winter landscape with snow-covered hills by Jasper Francis Cropsey, oil painting

Winter Evening in the Country

Jasper Francis Cropsey

A solitary tree against a vast, cloudy sky, with muted browns and greys in the landscape.

The Cloudy Day

Alexander Helwig Wyant

A lively racetrack scene depicting fashionable spectators at a horse race.

The day of the race

Charles Dana Gibson

Winter landscape of White Mountains, oil on canvas by Thomas Doughty

White Mountains, New Hampshire

Thomas Doughty

A depiction of Helena pursuing Demetrius from Shakespeare's play in a vibrant Art Nouveau style.

Midsummer night’s dream, Hele]na pursues Demetrius

Louis Rhead

A stylish advertisement showcasing a Cluett dress shirt by Joseph Christian Leyendecker.

The Donchester – the Cluett Dress Shirt

Joseph Christian Leyendecker

The Desert Healer by Dean Cornwell depicts a healer in a vibrant desert landscape.

The Desert Healer

Dean Cornwell

A painting depicting a group of women engaged in lively conversation in a garden setting.

Fair Critics

Charles Courtney Curran

A doctor in a top hat leans towards a young woman, questioning her about a note for Mrs. Barton.

The Doctor; Did you give my note to Mrs. Barton

Charles Dana Gibson

A solitary hunter stands at the edge of a moonlit thicket, rifle in hand, embodying suspense and uncertainty.

The Hunter

Albert Pinkham Ryder

An illustration depicting a bustling artist's studio with a mentor giving advice to eager students.

Advice to beginners

Charles Dana Gibson

A satirical drawing depicting a figure giving advice to eager listeners, reflecting social pretensions of the Gilded Age.

Advice to snobs

Charles Dana Gibson

A stiff, overdressed guest stands uncertainly at the foot of a grand staircase, clutching a calling card.

Advice to bores, follow your card upstairs

Charles Dana Gibson

Thomas Wilmer Dewing's 'Gloria' features a serene female figure in a lush, dreamlike setting.

Gloria

Thomas Wilmer Dewing

A young scholar reclines in an armchair while a companion reads aloud from a book.

Advice to students- Be read to. It saves the eyes for better things

Charles Dana Gibson

A humorous illustration depicting Mrs. Pipp and her daughters persuading Mr. Pipp to consider a trip abroad.

The education of Mr. Pipp. A trip abroad is suggested by Mrs. Plpp and the girls

Charles Dana Gibson

A young debutante relaxes after her formal presentation, surrounded by ceremonial items.

After presentation

Charles Dana Gibson

A serene autumn landscape with swirling clouds and trees in rust and ochre tones.

Autumn in Arkville

Alexander Helwig Wyant

A scene depicting elegantly dressed figures in a lavish interior after a performance.

After the performance

Charles Dana Gibson

Kenyon Cox's painting 'After Boltraffio, ‘Sacra Conversazione’' reinterprets a classic religious theme.

After Boltraffio, ‘Sacra Conversazione’

Kenyon Cox

A solitary fisherman's hut stands at the edge of a desolate shore, surrounded by storm clouds and fading light.

Fisherman's Hut

Albert Pinkham Ryder

A dramatic scene depicting a fallen woman at the foot of a staircase surrounded by onlookers.

The fallen star

Charles Dana Gibson

A satirical illustration depicting a protective mother shielding her son from ambitious young women in a lavish parlor.

The first duty of an opulent mother is to shield her child from ambitious females

Charles Dana Gibson

Thomas Moran's 'Ayers Butte' captures a striking landscape with vibrant colors.

Ayers Butte

Thomas Moran

A humorous depiction of an artist performing in front of an amused audience.

The funny artist

Charles Dana Gibson

Hilltop Chickens by Ernest Haskell, watercolor on paper depicting chickens on rolling hills.

Hilltop Chickens

Ernest Haskell

A dreamlike landscape painting titled 'The Golden Hour' by Albert Pinkham Ryder.

The Golden Hour

Albert Pinkham Ryder

A young woman in transitional mourning attire, caught between grief and societal expectations.

Half mourning

Charles Dana Gibson

A well-dressed older gentleman inquires about the cost of sending girls to college, while young women sit composedly at a table.

‘Is it expensive sending your girls to college’

Charles Dana Gibson

Gilbert Stuart's Self-portrait showcases the artist's likeness with a focus on realism.

Self-portrait

Gilbert Stuart

A lone horse grazes in a sunlit meadow, embodying tranquility and contemplation.

The Grazing Horse

Albert Pinkham Ryder

A ship with sails billowing, cutting through green-black waves under a pale blue sky with clouds.

An American Clipper

Antonio Jacobsen

Arthur Bowen Davies' 'The Great Mother' explores themes of nature and femininity.

The Great Mother

Arthur Bowen Davies

Thomas Moran's painting captures the beauty of the Great Salt Lake in Utah.

The Great Salt Lake of Utah

Thomas Moran

Thomas Moran's painting captures the beauty of the Great Salt Lake in Utah.

The Great Salt Lake of Utah

Thomas Moran

Thomas Moran's 'The Great Salt Lake of Utah' captures the expansive beauty of the Utah landscape.

The Great Salt Lake of Utah

Thomas Moran

A poised young woman and a thoughtful man sit across a chessboard, their attention fixed on each other.

The greatest game in the world—his move

Charles Dana Gibson

Robert Henri's painting 'Helen' captures a striking portrait of a woman.

Helen

Robert Henri

A serene landscape painting featuring a heron in a tranquil setting.

The Home of the Heron

George Inness

Mr. Pipp, a gentleman, is depicted mid-tirade with his hat askew and cane raised in frustration.

Mr. Pipp loses his temper

Charles Dana Gibson

A group of elegantly dressed young people gather on a sun-dappled lawn, reflecting on the end of summer.

The last day of summer

Charles Dana Gibson

A lively carousel scene depicting elegantly dressed riders enjoying the amusement.

The merry-go-round

Charles Dana Gibson

A painting depicting four female nudes in a modern style.

Four Female Nudes

Carl Newman

A comic romance scene featuring a Gibson Girl surrounded by admirers.

The power of love

Charles Dana Gibson

Pack Train by Herman Wendelborg Hansen, depicting pack animals in a tranquil landscape, realism style.

Pack Train

Herman Wendelborg Hansen

A painting featuring two female nudes sitting together.

Two Female Nudes, Sitting

Carl Newman

A study of an old man, possibly a preparation for a portrait of Peter Folger by Eastman Johnson.

Study of an Old Man (Possibly a Study for Portrait of Peter Folger)

Eastman Johnson

A still life painting by Whistler featuring various fruits.

Fruit Shop

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A portrait by James Abbott McNeill Whistler showcasing his unique style.

Fusco

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A statuesque young woman stands alone at the beach, embodying elegance and isolation.

The only pebble on the beach

Charles Dana Gibson

A young man in a fur-trimmed cap and pale coat rides a white horse through a shadowy, rugged landscape with rocky outcrops and distant buildings.

The Polish Rider

Rembrandt van Rijn

A nostalgic scene of elegantly dressed women conversing on a grassy lawn under wide-brimmed hats.

Bygone Summers

Charles Dana Gibson

A vibrant landscape painting depicting the riverbank of the Oise at Auvers, with bold colors and dynamic brushwork.

Bank of the Oise at Auvers

Vincent van Gogh

A scene depicting two women and a man in a moment of romantic tension.

Two’s company, three’s a crowd

Charles Dana Gibson

An illustration of Sonia at her easel in a Parisian atelier, surrounded by fellow art students.

The Princess Sonia. A Romance of Girl Art Life in Paris by Julia Magruder

Charles Dana Gibson

Post-Impressionism landscape by Ernest Lawson, featuring interconnected houses and trees

City Suburbs

Ernest Lawson

A satirical illustration depicting a family anxiously awaiting the reading of a will.

Reading the will

Charles Dana Gibson

A lively scene depicting a parade in Lenox, showcasing figures and vibrant colors.

Tub parade, Lenox

Kenyon Cox

A satirical drawing depicting a retired walking delegate in a comfortable setting.

The retired walking delegate of the future

Charles Dana Gibson

Four pileated woodpeckers interact on a tree, showcasing vibrant red crests and detailed feathers against a pale background.

Pileated Woodpecker

John James Audubon

Kenyon Cox's 'The Fall' explores themes of mythology through rich colors and figures.

The Fall

Kenyon Cox

A painting of two nude figures by Carl Newman.

Two Nude Figures

Carl Newman

A portrait of a woman named Jane by Louis Rhead.

Jane

Louis Rhead

A whooping crane with a scarlet-capped head stalks baby alligators on a muddy bank, surrounded by dense foliage.

Whooping Crane

John James Audubon

A depiction of children playing in a lively urban setting.

Our Gang

John George Brown

A drawing depicting the interaction between an author and a young actress, showcasing their contrasting worlds.

Studies in expression. The author and the soubrette

Charles Dana Gibson