United States Paintings

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

A joyful portrait of a Dutch girl laughing, capturing her lively spirit.

Dutch Girl Laughing

Robert Henri

A young woman dressed in white steps into the soft light of Easter morning, symbolizing hope and renewal.

Easter morning

Charles Dana Gibson

Portrait of Edith Reynolds by Robert Henri.

Edith Reynolds

Robert Henri

A seated nude figure captured in a modernist style.

Seated Nude

Carl Newman

A young woman sits in a parlor, gazing at a clock, while a young man anxiously holds his hat.

Eight minutes after one

Charles Dana Gibson

Two golden forms rise against a twilight sky, with violet water below and an ochre structure hinting at bridges.

Brothers #1

Arthur Dove

A doe stands protectively over two fawns in a snowy clearing, with a crow approaching ominously.

Maternal Solicitude

Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait

Frank Duveneck's 'Portrait of a Man' captures the essence of its subject with striking realism.

Portrait of a Man (Richard Creifelds)

Frank Duveneck

A soldier returns home after the war, greeted by family with mixed emotions.

After the war

Charles Dana Gibson

John Singer Sargent's painting depicts Egyptians raising water from the Nile.

Egyptians Raising Water from the Nile

John Singer Sargent

Sketching, No. 1 by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, ink on paper, featuring a ghostlike figure.

Sketching, No. 1

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Kenyon Cox's '(Untitled) (Greco-Roman Discus Thrower)' captures the essence of athleticism in a classical style.

(Untitled) (Greco-Roman Discus Thrower)

Kenyon Cox

Kenyon Cox's '(Untitled) (Studies of Male Nudes)' showcases the human form in a classical style.

(Untitled) (Studies of Male Nudes)

Kenyon Cox

John Singer Sargent's 'Vespers' captures a serene religious scene.

Vespers

John Singer Sargent

Front of the Joshua Hett Smith House, oil on canvas by William Henry Wallace

Front of the Joshua Hett Smith House at Haverstraw New York.

William Henry Wallace

Kenyon Cox's 'Untitled (Study of Standing Male Nude)' showcases the human form in a classical style.

Untitled (Study of Standing Male Nude)

Kenyon Cox

A dynamic painting featuring a roadster in motion.

Roadster

Carl Newman

A painting depicting a dog associated with North American Indian culture.

Dog of the North American Indians

Charles Hamilton Smith

A young man hesitates at the edge of a leap while a confident Gibson Girl observes.

Look before you leap

Charles Dana Gibson

Gondolas on water at dawn, oil on canvas by Arthur Bowen Davies

Gondolas

Arthur Bowen Davies

Thomas Moran's 'Fort George Island, Florida' captures a serene landscape.

Fort George Island, Florida

Thomas Moran

El Greco's St. Bartholomew holds a knife and flayed skin, embodying his martyrdom.

St. Bartholomew (NYC)

El Greco

Julius Leblanc Stewart's painting 'Full Speed' captures a dynamic marine scene.

Full Speed

Julius Leblanc Stewart

A vibrant depiction of a woman dancing, showcasing fluid movement and rich colors.

Woman Dancing

Arthur Bowen Davies

A child in a blue umbrella braves the rain, cheeks flushed, standing on wooden geta sandals above puddles.

The Blue Umbrella

Helen Hyde

A landscape painting by Arthur Bowen Davies featuring a mystical scene.

The Day-star Springs

Arthur Bowen Davies

A serene landscape painting depicting a bridge over a river.

The Bridge

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A satirical depiction of Gilded Age social gatherings featuring elegantly dressed men and women.

In ‘Society’

Charles Dana Gibson

Rock Ridge Farm by George Wesley Bellows, oil on canvas depicting a farmhouse in a lush landscape

Rock Ridge Farm

George Wesley Bellows

A young woman sits serenely as gentlemen lean in to impress her with their knowledge.

The Expert; what makes you think she has one

Charles Dana Gibson

A nude study by Kenyon Cox exploring the figure of Music.

Nude study for figure of Music

Kenyon Cox

A reclining female nude with an attendant, showcasing realistic details and soft colors.

Reclining Female Nude with Attendant

Carl Newman

A landscape painting of Venice by Thomas Moran.

Venice

Thomas Moran

A depiction of a professional evening gathering, showcasing the social dynamics of the era.

A professional evening

Charles Dana Gibson

A painting by Whistler depicting a nocturnal scene with a furnace.

Nocturne Furnace

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A close-up view of a vibrant red canna lily, showcasing its petals in fiery hues.

Red Canna

Georgia O’Keeffe

A vibrant illustration by Louis Rhead featuring holiday themes.

L. Prang & Co’s Holiday Publications

Louis Rhead

The painting 'The Butterfly' by Arthur Bowen Davies features a butterfly surrounded by a dreamlike landscape.

The butterfly

Arthur Bowen Davies

Well-Dressed Woman

Charles Dana Gibson

A festive gathering around a dinner table during Christmas.

Christmas Dinner

Joseph Christian Leyendecker

A serene snowy scene with figures in heavy robes and yellow umbrellas, set against a muted landscape.

A Snowy Day

Helen Hyde

A beautiful painting titled 'Spring' by Thomas Wilmer Dewing, showcasing a serene scene of women in a garden.

Spring

Thomas Wilmer Dewing

Three figures in holiday clothes, with a father embracing two children in a calm, festive setting.

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Helen Hyde

A humorous illustration depicting a woman in a parlor, reflecting on women's roles in early 20th-century America.

Is Your Wife Losing

Charles Dana Gibson

A child gazes up at a garland of red Daruma dolls, suspended above in a soft palette of reds and ochres.

The Daruma Branch

Helen Hyde

Women and children in patterned kimonos celebrate under cherry blossoms in a vibrant festival atmosphere.

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Helen Hyde

A humorous illustration depicting Mr. Tagg's arrival in society columns, surrounded by society matrons and journalists.

After some years of waiting, Mr. Tagg at last appears in the society columns

Charles Dana Gibson

A mother carries her child beneath cherry blossoms, gazing at distant sails on a pale horizon.

An April Evening

Helen Hyde

Children playing near a bamboo gate, their expressions of curiosity captured in a moment of gentle discovery.

Bamboo Gate

Helen Hyde

A dramatic depiction of a duel between two figures.

A Duel

James C. Kulhanek

A young woman caught between two suitors in a parlor, showcasing social tension and humor.

Awful predicament

Charles Dana Gibson

St. Paul’s Chapel by Rachael Robinson Elmer, watercolor on paper, showcasing light through stained glass.

St. Paul’s Chapel

Rachael Robinson Elmer

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

Female Nude, Standing

Carl Newman

Portrait of Miss Fanny Clapp by Alexandre Cabanel, showcasing a poised young woman in 19th-century fashion.

Portrait of Miss Fanny Clapp

Alexandre Cabanel

A group of anxious men gather around a stock ticker, their faces reflecting anticipation and hope.

Some ticker faces

Charles Dana Gibson

A father and daughter portrait by Charles Dana Gibson, capturing a moment of pride and connection.

His only child

Charles Dana Gibson

A vibrant scene featuring a boy in a blue suit surrounded by fantastical figures in a colorful setting.

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William Wallace Denslow

A concerned policeman leans towards a crying pig in frills and a hat, set against a flat ochre background.

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William Wallace Denslow

Portrait of Robert Erwin Gray by Thomas Sully showcases a detailed representation of the subject.

Portrait of Robert Erwin Gray

Thomas Sully

A striking depiction of a peregrine falcon in a dynamic pose.

Falco Peregrinus

James C. Kulhanek

An elderly man in a wooden tub with a stork and a rifle, surrounded by curious characters in a whimsical scene.

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William Wallace Denslow

A baby in a patterned cradleboard hangs from a pine tree, watched over by a mother among wildflowers.

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William Wallace Denslow

A portrait of the artist's wife, Helene, showcasing intimate details.

Portrait of the Artist’s Wife, Helene

Carl Newman

An older man in a colorful outfit and a boy with a cap stand amidst a vibrant backdrop of overlapping circles.

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William Wallace Denslow

A round-cheeked boy in a sailor's cap blasts air at a startled goblin-like figure amidst fantastical creatures.

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William Wallace Denslow

John Singer Sargent's 'Mosquito Nets' captures a serene interior scene.

Mosquito Nets

John Singer Sargent

A tender portrait of a mother and child by Robert Henri.

Maria and Baby

Robert Henri

A decorative calendar illustration by Louis Rhead for January, February, and March of 1897.

Poster calendar for 1897. January, February, March

Louis Rhead

Kenyon Cox's 'An Eclogue' features a serene landscape with classical figures.

An Eclogue

Kenyon Cox

Arthur Dove's 'Sunrise, Northport Harbor' captures a serene morning scene with vibrant colors.

Sunrise, Northport Harbor

Arthur Dove

A portrait of a young Irish lad by Robert Henri.

Irish Lad

Robert Henri

A painting of goats by Arthur Dove.

Goats

Arthur Dove

The Three Trees by William Langson Lathrop, oil on canvas depicting trees and light.

The Three Trees

William Langson Lathrop

Frederic Edwin Church's 'Cotopaxi' captures a dramatic volcanic landscape.

Cotopaxi

Frederic Edwin Church

A portrait of Sergei Kusevitsky conducting the Boston Symphony Orchestra.

Sergei Kusevitsky Conducting The Boston Symphony Orchestra

Alexandre Jacovleff

A satirical drawing depicting a group of young women and suitors, inviting viewers to identify the heiress among them.

Puzzle. Find the heiress

Charles Dana Gibson

A lively social gathering scene with elegantly dressed men and women, where viewers are invited to find the married man.

Puzzle. Find the married man

Charles Dana Gibson

A shopfront above a glassy flood with a woman in a red apron filling her pail.

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Helen Hyde

A self-portrait by Eastman Johnson showcasing the artist's features.

Self-Portrait

Eastman Johnson

A captivating painting by Arthur Bowen Davies featuring an antique mirror.

Antique Mirror

Arthur Bowen Davies

A painting depicting two figures in a dreamlike setting.

Rab and Dave

Arthur Bowen Davies

A reclining female nude with crossed legs, showcasing the artist's unique style.

Reclining Female Nude with Legs Crossed

Carl Newman

A portrait of a man with a thoughtful expression, painted by Robert Henri.

Carl (Karl Schleicher)

Robert Henri

A captivating scene featuring a violinist immersed in music.

Violin Romance

James C. Kulhanek

Cypress Study No. 1 by Ernest Haskell, watercolor on paper depicting cypress trees and sky.

Cypress Study No. 1

Ernest Haskell

A man and woman engage in a tense yet intimate conversation in a genteel interior.

He; yes, dearest, I have loved before we met; but let us not dig up the past.

Charles Dana Gibson

A portrait of a duke by Louis Rhead showcasing intricate details and vibrant colors.

Vincentio the Duke

Louis Rhead

A bachelor in bed surrounded by attentive women offering remedies.

When a bachelor is ill

Charles Dana Gibson

A family eagerly awaits their fortunes in a modest parlor, reflecting hopes and dreams.

When My Ship Comes In

Charles Dana Gibson

Frederic Edwin Church's 'Sunset' captures a vibrant landscape at dusk.

Sunset

Frederic Edwin Church