United States Paintings

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

Edward Hopper's 'Night Shadows' captures the interplay of light and shadow in an urban setting.

Night Shadows

Edward Hopper

A drama by Charles Dana Gibson captures a moment of tension and emotion.

A drama

Charles Dana Gibson

Landscape of summer fields with sunlight, oil painting by Louis Loeb

Summer

Louis Loeb

A painting by James Abbott McNeill Whistler featuring a doorway and vine.

Doorway and Vine

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Two nude bathers stand on a wharf, captured in a moment of leisure.

Two Nude Bathers Standing on a Wharf

John Singer Sargent

Meditation by James C. Kulhanek showcases a serene figure in a tranquil setting.

Meditation

James C. Kulhanek

A portrait of a young woman by Whistler, showcasing delicate brushwork and a soft color palette.

Annie

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Thomas Sully's 'The Shipwreck of Robinson Crusoe' depicts a dramatic maritime scene.

The Shipwreck of Robinson Crusoe

Thomas Sully

This painting depicts a dramatic moment from Shakespeare's Othello.

Othello, Emilia; She loved thee, cruel Moor

Louis Rhead

John Singer Sargent's 'The Sketchers' captures artists at work in a lively setting.

The Sketchers

John Singer Sargent

A serene scene depicting figures by a river.

On The River’s Edge

Daniel Ridgway Knight

A satirical drawing depicting women climbing a staircase, symbolizing social ambition.

The social ladder.

Charles Dana Gibson

A genre scene by Charles Dana Gibson depicting a moment in everyday life.

A few years later

Charles Dana Gibson

A portrait of a young woman dressed in white, showcasing Robert Henri's realistic style.

Young Woman in White

Robert Henri

An illustration depicting the life journey of a young man in the American Gilded Age.

The story of his life

Charles Dana Gibson

A serene landscape painting by Kenyon Cox featuring a stream.

The Stream’s Secret

Kenyon Cox

Salmon drying in an Indian village, oil on canvas by Theodore J. Richardson

Salmon Drying, Indian Village, Alaska

Theodore J. Richardson

A humorous illustration depicting a stout gentleman and his bride in a comically awkward attempt at privacy.

The stout gentleman hoped he had found a secluded spot for the honeymoon

Charles Dana Gibson

Interior scene with a staircase and balustrade, oil painting by Frederick G. Hall

Maison des Ambassadeurs, Dijon

Frederick G. Hall

William Morris Hunt's 'The Finding of the Saviour in the Temple' depicts a biblical scene with vibrant colors.

The Finding of the Saviour in the Temple

William Morris Hunt

Gilbert Stuart's 'Portrait of a Gentleman' showcases a refined depiction of a man in 18th-century attire.

Portrait of a Gentleman

Gilbert Stuart

A vibrant Art Nouveau piece by Louis Rhead titled 'The Sun'.

The Sun

Louis Rhead

Landscape oil painting by Miner Kilbourne Kellogg featuring mountains and golden light

Zembra

Miner Kilbourne Kellogg

Three women enjoying a sunlit afternoon outdoors, depicted in a relaxed and intimate manner.

The Sun Bath, with Three Figures

Mary Cassatt

Cornfield by Otto Henry Bacher, oil on canvas depicting golden wheat under sunlight.

Cornfield

Otto Henry Bacher

A young man slumps in a chair, embodying defeat amidst signs of social disaster.

All broken up

Charles Dana Gibson

Tappan 2 by Ernest Peixotto, oil on canvas, depicting a serene landscape with soft hues.

Tappan 2

Ernest Peixotto

A depiction of high society at the racetrack during the Gilded Age.

Opening of the racing season

Charles Dana Gibson

A father is humorously assisted by his daughters in a domestic setting.

Assisted by his daughters

Charles Dana Gibson

A depiction of the Mechanics’ Institute Massacre in New Orleans, capturing the tension of the moment.

The thirtieth of may

Charles Dana Gibson

A group of people gathered in a parlor at three in the afternoon, with light streaming through a window.

At three in the afternoon

Charles Dana Gibson

An illustration depicting American mercenaries gathered around a table, studying a map.

Soldiers of Fortune written by Richard Harding Davis. Charles Scribner’s Son’s

Charles Dana Gibson

Sunset by Frederic Edwin Church, oil on canvas, depicting a vibrant sunset over the horizon.

Sunset

Frederic Edwin Church

Drapery study for figure of Botany by Kenyon Cox showcases intricate fabric details.

Drapery study for figure of Botany

Kenyon Cox

Thomas Moran's painting captures the dramatic beauty of Yellowstone's Tower Falls.

The Towers of Tower Falls, Yellowstone

Thomas Moran

A vibrant autumn scene in Crotona Park, Bronx, with colorful leaves and bold tree trunks.

Autumn, Crotona Park, Bronx

Abraham Manievich

A painting depicting two musicians engaged in their art.

The Two Musicians

John George Brown

Portrait of Lydia Cassatt by Mary Cassatt, depicting her sister in a warm autumn setting.

Autumn, Portrait of Lydia Cassatt

Mary Cassatt

A crowd gathers at the entrance of a coal mine, highlighting social class differences during America's Gilded Age.

Outside the Pit Entrance

Charles Dana Gibson

Portrait of Padre Sebastiano by John Singer Sargent.

Padre Sebastiano

John Singer Sargent

A satirical depiction of the upper class in distress during the Gilded Age.

The troubles of the rich

Charles Dana Gibson

Children gather around a white rabbit in a nostalgic scene by Albert Pinkham Ryder.

Panel for a Screen: Children Playing with a Rabbit

Albert Pinkham Ryder

An illustration depicting a melodramatic stage villain collapsing in a theatrical pose.

The villain dies

Charles Dana Gibson

A satirical illustration depicting confident women surrounding a bewildered man, highlighting gender dynamics.

The weaker sex.—III

Charles Dana Gibson

A well-dressed man stands surrounded by a crowd, their accusatory gazes isolating him in a moment of suspicion.

The wrong man

Charles Dana Gibson

Portrait of a figure in warm tones, oil on canvas by James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Little Salute

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A hazy landscape featuring green and gold hues, with dark tree trunks framing a stone bridge over water.

View of the Boston Fens

Arthur Clifton Goodwin

A hazy depiction of Boston's harbor with soft colors and reflections on the water.

Tea Wharf, Boston

Arthur Clifton Goodwin

A solitary figure drifts across a moonlit landscape, embodying melancholy and hope.

Passing Song

Albert Pinkham Ryder

A depiction of the iconic Gibson Girl, showcasing her elegance and confidence.

Gibson Girl

Charles Dana Gibson

Portrait of Wilson Cary Nicholas by Gilbert Stuart.

Wilson Cary Nicholas

Gilbert Stuart

A woman stands in contemplation before a cloister, framed by arched columns.

She contemplates the cloister

Charles Dana Gibson

A seated female nude, showcasing the human form in a contemporary style.

Sitting Female Nude

Carl Newman

Arthur Bowen Davies' 'Doorway to Illusion' explores themes of perception and reality.

Doorway to Illusion

Arthur Bowen Davies

A drawing depicting a new resident discovering remnants of previous tenants in a sparsely furnished room.

Previous tenants

Charles Dana Gibson

A poised young woman surrounded by eager suitors in a drawing room, capturing the essence of the Gibson Girl.

Big game

Charles Dana Gibson

A portrait of Mrs. Pennell by Whistler, showcasing rich colors and soft brushwork.

Firelight (Mrs. Pennell)

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Arthur Bowen Davies' 'Passing of Dreams' captures a dreamlike landscape filled with symbolic figures.

Passing of Dreams

Arthur Bowen Davies

Two elegantly dressed women fishing while two young men feign indifference nearby.

They go fishing

Charles Dana Gibson

Fine Arts Building, Looking West by Bertha Jaques, Art Nouveau

Fine Arts Building, Looking West

Bertha Jaques

A solitary horse stands quietly in a dimly lit stable, evoking a mood of introspection.

In the Stable

Albert Pinkham Ryder

A contemporary painting of a reclining female nude by Carl Newman.

Reclining Female Nude 10

Carl Newman

A painting featuring three figure studies by Carl Newman.

Three Figure Studies

Carl Newman

Landscape with hills and sunlight by James Fuller Queen, 1856

First landing at Gorahama

James Fuller Queen

Kenyon Cox's 'Allegorical Female Figures' features classical themes and detailed figures.

Allegorical Female Figures

Kenyon Cox

A group of elegantly dressed individuals enjoying a leisurely luncheon, showcasing the social dynamics of the early 20th century.

Luncheon

Charles Dana Gibson

A serene landscape featuring Mount Baker in the distance, with a glowing camp by the riverbank and figures gathered at the water's edge.

Mount Baker, Washington, from the Frazier River

Albert Bierstadt

A scorched pine stands at the edge of a valley, with the Sierra Nevada mountains glowing in warm light and a distant waterfall.

In the Sierra Nevada Mountains

Albert Bierstadt

A serene landscape featuring Lake Tahoe with a luminous sky and distant mountains.

Lake Tahoe, California

Albert Bierstadt

A young boy gazes lovingly at a small dog, embodying the innocence of first love.

His first love

Charles Dana Gibson

A portrait of an artist's father, showcasing familial connection.

Father of the Artist

James C. Kulhanek

A young woman lacing her corset in front of a mirror, surrounded by older relatives.

People who will have their own way. The girl who wanted a small waist

Charles Dana Gibson

This painting depicts a poignant moment from Shakespeare's play, showcasing a father and his daughter.

Pericles, Prince of Tyre. Here is all that is left alive of your dead queen – a little daughter

Louis Rhead

This illustration by Louis Rhead captures a whimsical holiday scene for children.

The Century; Holiday Number; St. Nicholas for Young Folks, August

Louis Rhead

Ebb-Tide, Juneau by Marianne Appel, oil painting depicting a tranquil landscape with muted colors.

Ebb-Tide, Juneau

Marianne Appel

This painting depicts a scene of urban life with a focus on the struggles of a street vendor.

This Corner Don’t Pay

John George Brown

A serene landscape painting depicting a boat in Brookside Park.

Boat Livery Brookside Park

James C. Kulhanek

Arthur Bowen Davies' 'Islands of Victories' features dreamlike landscapes and symbolic figures.

Islands of Victories

Arthur Bowen Davies

A young boy sits on a water buffalo in a rural setting.

Boy on Water Buffalo

John Singer Sargent

Spring Time by Walter Granville-Smith, oil on canvas depicting a landscape with flowers and soft light.

Spring Time

Walter Granville-Smith

An illustration depicting a young artist receiving advice from a mentor in nature.

Advice to beginners. Keep close to nature

Charles Dana Gibson

Flathead Lake by John Mix Stanley, 1854, depicting shimmering water and clouds.

Flathead Lake, Looking toward the South

John Mix Stanley

A satirical illustration depicting a reluctant husband being urged to a social event by his determined wife.

Pillsbury does not care for society, but his wife will not go without him

Charles Dana Gibson

Eastman Johnson's 'Cranberry Pickers, Nantucket' captures a serene moment in nature.

Cranberry Pickers, Nantucket

Eastman Johnson

A young woman trying on a lavish hat in front of a mirror, embodying the Gibson Girl ideal.

Trying it on

Charles Dana Gibson

Marine scene with waves and sunlight, oil painting by Mauritz Frederick Hendrick de Haas

Out to Sea

Mauritz Frederick Hendrick de Haas

A serene marine scene depicting a fishing boat on calm waters.

Fishing Boat

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A depiction of a Scottish curling game in Central Park by John George Brown.

Curling;–a Scottish Game, at Central Park

John George Brown

A portrait of a model by Robert Henri showcasing his realistic style.

The Model

Robert Henri

Landscape oil painting by Frank Edwin Scott featuring a luminous sky and intricate architecture.

La Concorde

Frank Edwin Scott