United States Paintings

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

L Fulton Street by Mortimer Borne, oil on canvas, depicting an autumn landscape with cobblestone street and tall buildings.

L Fulton Street

Mortimer Borne

A poised young woman confronts a gentleman in a cluttered drawing room, embodying the tension of gender roles.

An argument with the leading lady

Charles Dana Gibson

A serene depiction of a figure resting in bed, showcasing Whistler's attention to detail.

Resting in Bed

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Sunny Autumn Day by George Inness, bronze medium depicting an autumn landscape.

Sunny Autumn Day

George Inness

The Webb Farm 2 by Julian Alden Weir, oil on canvas, depicting a lush rural landscape.

The Webb Farm 2

Julian Alden Weir

Landscape of Rose Street by Charles Frederick William Mielatz, Impressionism

Rose Street

Charles Frederick William Mielatz

River landscape with three men in a punt, oil painting by William Macleod

River Landscape with Three Men in a Punt

William Macleod

Landscape oil painting by Jervis McEntee depicting autumn trees and golden light

Indian Summer

Jervis McEntee

Ohio River at Empire, Ohio by Paul B. Travis, oil on canvas depicting a tranquil river scene.

Ohio River at Empire, Ohio

Paul B. Travis

A portrait of a young lady in a hat sitting with an older lady.

Young lady in a hat, sitting with her arm around an older lady

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A young woman sits calmly among older men, illustrating the social dynamics of the Gilded Age.

Gilt-edged security

Charles Dana Gibson

A depiction of a woman gleaning in a rural setting.

Jeannine Gleaning

Daniel Ridgway Knight

Spanish Fountain by John Singer Sargent, oil painting depicting a fountain surrounded by lush foliage and reflections

Spanish Fountain

John Singer Sargent

Church at Stoke Poges by Jasper Francis Cropsey, oil on canvas depicting a church in a landscape.

Church at Stoke Poges

Jasper Francis Cropsey

Crashing wave against rocks in oil on canvas by Winslow Homer

Prout’s Neck, Breaking Wave

Winslow Homer

Landscape of Spanish Peaks, Colorado by Charles Partridge Adams, oil painting

Spanish Peaks, Colorado

Charles Partridge Adams

Landscape of rolling hills at dusk, oil on canvas by Bruce Crane

December Uplands

Bruce Crane

Fisherman’s Hut–Isle of Man by Julian Alden Weir, oil painting of a weathered hut in sunlight.

Fisherman’s Hut–Isle of Man

Julian Alden Weir

Long Island Farmhouses by William Sidney Mount, oil on canvas depicting two farmhouses in a tranquil landscape.

Long Island Farmhouses

William Sidney Mount

Portrait of a woman with a confident gaze, oil on canvas by Unknown Artist

Mrs. Vanderveer, or Mrs. Vandeveer

Unknown Artist

Rock Creek, Winter by Edgar Nye, oil on canvas depicting a winter landscape with ice and bare trees.

Rock Creek, Winter

Edgar Nye

Chateau Luynes by Ernest Franklin Tyler, oil on canvas, depicting a lush landscape with vibrant greens and light.

Chateau Luynes

Ernest Franklin Tyler

A young woman sits in contemplation, gazing into the distance, embodying the spirit of the Gibson Girl.

Castles in the air

Charles Dana Gibson

Marine scene with coast, waves, and sky by Alfred Thompson Bricher

On the Coast

Alfred Thompson Bricher

Landscape with Sheep by Robert S. Duncanson, oil painting depicting rolling hills and scattered sheep

Landscape with Sheep

Robert S. Duncanson

Wild Flowers by Jerome Thompson, oil on canvas, depicting vibrant flowers in nature

Wild Flowers

Jerome Thompson

A lively illustration featuring a parade of dogs of various breeds and sizes, each with distinct personalities.

All sorts of pups

Charles Dana Gibson

A landscape painting depicting Anacapa Island by James Abbott McNeill Whistler.

Sketch of Anacapa Island

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Palace at night by Joseph Pennell, oil painting featuring moonlit architecture.

Palace at night

Joseph Pennell

Lobster Cove by Edward Henry Potthast, oil on canvas showing crashing waves and a rugged coastline.

Lobster Cove

Edward Henry Potthast

A modern daniel by Charles Dana Gibson features a contemporary figure in a dynamic pose.

A modern daniel

Charles Dana Gibson

A poised young woman is scrutinized by a group of stern-faced men, highlighting gender dynamics of the Gilded Age.

She is the subject of more hostile criticism

Charles Dana Gibson

Lake landscape with mountains, oil painting by Hermann Ottomar Herzog

Vierwaldstättersee

Hermann Ottomar Herzog

Houses near Presidio by Jennie Lewis, oil on canvas depicting a tranquil landscape with earthy tones.

Houses near Presidio

Jennie Lewis

Figurative expressionism oil painting by George Luks, depicting luminous figures in gold tones.

Armistice Night

George Luks

Sixth Avenue by Joseph Pennell, depicting urban architecture in a modern style

Sixth Avenue

Joseph Pennell

Italian Landscape with Ruins, oil painting by William Louis Sonntag, featuring crumbling ruins and rolling hills.

Italian Landscape with Ruins

William Louis Sonntag

Etching of Jumel Mansion by Charles Frederick William Mielatz

Jumel mansion

Charles Frederick William Mielatz

Oil painting by George Wesley Bellows depicting tranquil water and lush greenery.

Paradise Point

George Wesley Bellows

Watercolor by Ernest Haskell depicting willows with gentle curves and soft hues.

Alna Willows

Ernest Haskell

A determined grandmother takes her grandchild to a photographer's studio in a humorous domestic scene.

Grandma takes the baby to the photographer’s

Charles Dana Gibson

A lone sailboat glides across a moonlit sea, capturing the mystery of the night.

Sailing by Moonlight

Albert Pinkham Ryder

Barnyard in Winter by Horatio Shaw, oil on canvas depicting a snowy landscape with a barn.

Barnyard in Winter

Horatio Shaw

A lively Halloween party scene featuring elegantly dressed young women and men in a parlor.

Hallowe’en fancies

Charles Dana Gibson

Autumn landscape with vibrant leaves, oil on canvas by William Trost Richards

October

William Trost Richards

A woman stands holding up her dress in a poised manner.

Standing Woman Holding Up Her Dress

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Fishing Boats in the Moonlight, oil on canvas by Edward Moran, depicting boats under moonlight on calm water.

Fishing Boats in the Moonlight

Edward Moran

Lake reflecting the sky, oil painting by Homer Dodge Martin

A North Woods Lake

Homer Dodge Martin

A still life painting by James Abbott McNeill Whistler featuring everyday objects.

Still life

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Barnyard In Winter by Horatio Shaw, oil painting of a barn covered in snow.

Barnyard In Winter

Horatio Shaw

Autumn Landscape by Samuel Colman, oil on canvas, depicting vibrant autumn foliage and tranquil forest.

Autumn Landscape

Samuel Colman

A study by Whistler showcasing his unique approach to form and color.

Study

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A lone figure stands against a dark, ambiguous landscape, embodying themes of solitude and anticipation.

The Lone Scout

Albert Pinkham Ryder

Thomas Moran's 'On the Soda Butte Creek' captures a serene landscape scene.

On the Soda Butte Creek

Thomas Moran

Blasted Tree by Jasper Francis Cropsey, oil on canvas depicting a gnarled tree against stormy clouds.

Blasted Tree

Jasper Francis Cropsey

High Tide, Étretat by Daniel Ridgway Knight, oil on canvas depicting waves and cliffs under sunlight

High Tide, Étretat

Daniel Ridgway Knight

Path in a landscape, oil on canvas by Robert Swain Gifford

Path in a Landscape

Robert Swain Gifford

Path in the White Mountains by Christopher H. Shearer, oil painting depicting a snowy mountain landscape.

Path in the White Mountains

Christopher H. Shearer

Portrait of Samuel Smith by Gilbert Stuart.

Samuel Smith

Gilbert Stuart

A serene landscape painting depicting the tranquil waters of Rockland Lake.

Shore of Rockland Lake

Arthur Bowen Davies

A woman stands on a balcony overlooking a cityscape in Whistler's 'The Balcony'.

The Balcony

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Study for Evening by Kenyon Cox features a serene landscape with soft colors and figures.

Study for Evening

Kenyon Cox

A painting depicting a woman on a balcony, showcasing Whistler's Impressionist style.

The‎ ‎Balcony

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Companions by Ernest Haskell, oil painting depicting two figures in intimate yet isolated poses, 1920

Companions

Ernest Haskell

A portrait of a woman in a blue dress by James Abbott McNeill Whistler.

The Blue Dress

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Portrait of John Shaw by Gilbert Stuart.

John Shaw

Gilbert Stuart

Opal Hues of Carmel by William Posey Silva, oil on canvas depicting a serene ocean and sky

Opal Hues of Carmel

William Posey Silva

A painting by Whistler depicting a camp scene with figures and nature.

The Camp

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A woman reading in a serene interior, painted by James Abbott McNeill Whistler.

Reading

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A Marine by George Inness, oil on canvas depicting a serene sunset over water.

A Marine

George Inness

The Sphinx by Joseph Pennell, ink on paper, featuring ancient architecture and warm golden light.

The Sphinx

Joseph Pennell

Marine scene with turbulent waves by Albert Pinkham Ryder, oil painting

The Toilers of the Sea

Albert Pinkham Ryder

A sketch by Whistler depicting his first Venice set.

Sketch for the Selection and Arrangement of Whistler’s First Venice Set

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Landscape scene with trees and gentle curves, oil painting by Ernest Haskell

Little Pastoral

Ernest Haskell

A standing nude figure painted by James Abbott McNeill Whistler.

Standing Nude

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A painting depicting a doorway, showcasing Whistler's unique style.

The doorway

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A young woman sits elegantly in a parlor, surrounded by young men who appear anxious and regretful.

Her punishment

Charles Dana Gibson

A decorative painting featuring a fan, showcasing intricate designs and colors.

The Fan

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Rolling hills under a delicate sky in an oil painting by Joseph C. Claghorn

Hill Country

Joseph C. Claghorn

Kanawha River Valley by Samuel Colman, oil on canvas depicting hills and a river.

Kanawha River Valley

Samuel Colman

A depiction of an artist in his studio, showcasing Whistler's unique style.

The Artist in His Studio

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A captivating genre scene by Joseph Christian Leyendecker.

The Chap-book

Joseph Christian Leyendecker

A depiction of a forge scene by Whistler.

The forge

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A portrait of a doctor by James Abbott McNeill Whistler.

The Doctor

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Windsor Castle From The Thames by William Parrott, oil painting depicting a sunset over the river.

Windsor Castle From The Thames

William Parrott

Summer Twilight by Edward Mitchell Bannister, oil painting depicting a serene twilight landscape.

Summer Twilight

Edward Mitchell Bannister

The Good Shepherd by Thomas Cole, oil on canvas, depicting a shepherd holding a lamb in a tranquil landscape.

The Good Shepherd

Thomas Cole

A young woman elegantly dressed, surrounded by butterflies, capturing a moment of leisure.

Her summer friends

Charles Dana Gibson

A serene depiction of a lush garden filled with vibrant flowers.

The Garden

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A depiction of a lively scene from American life.

The Inland Printer September

Joseph Christian Leyendecker