18th Century Paintings

Browse free public domain 18th century artworks, paintings, illustrations, and museum pieces.

Portrait of a woman by George Romney.

Millicent Watson

George Romney

François Boucher's 'The Dispatch of the Messenger' captures a tense moment of urgent communication.

The Dispatch of the Messenger

François Boucher

Portrait of Miss Kirkpatrick by George Romney.

Miss Kirkpatrick

George Romney

A portrait of a man with powdered hair and a gentle smile, holding a sheaf of papers.

Monsieur Meunier

Adélaïde Labille-Guiard

A striped red-and-white awning stretches across a quay with two men talking, a gondola moored nearby, and the Dogana’s portico casting shadows.

The Quay of the Dogana

Canaletto

A portrait of Abbot Antoine Ortica, featuring a confident gaze and delicate lace details.

Abbot Antoine Ortica

Alessandro Longhi

A portrait of Francesco Grimani in gold and crimson attire, gesturing towards a distant cityscape.

Francesco Grimani (1702–1779)

Alessandro Longhi

A portrait of a man in a red robe, gazing confidently at the viewer, with a book and document in hand.

Aloisio Foscari

Alessandro Longhi

A gathering of outlaws at rest among crumbling ruins, with weapons and banners displayed under towering statues.

Banditti at Rest

Alessandro Magnasco

A vibrant garden party scene with elegantly dressed figures amidst a lush landscape leading to distant hills.

Garden Party in Albaro

Alessandro Magnasco

Figures struggle against a stormy sea under a tumultuous sky, with darkened foreground and looming towers in the distance.

Figures Before a Stormy Sea

Alessandro Magnasco

A serene depiction of Christ Crucified, emphasizing purity and grace.

Christ Crucified

Francisco de Goya

A group of brigands resting among ruins, with toppled columns and scattered weapons, illuminated by dramatic light.

Halt of the Brigands

Alessandro Magnasco

A woman in a blue and gold dress leans over a well, offering water, with crumbling architecture and onlookers in the shadows.

Christ and the Samaritan Woman

Alessandro Magnasco

A young woman writing with a quill, surrounded by artistic objects and a shadowy figure behind her.

Painting and Merit

Alessandro Longhi

A lady in a blue gown holding a rose, accompanied by a boy with an apple, both gazing at the viewer.

Portrait of a lady holding a rose and a boy holding an apple beside her

Alessandro Longhi

A portrait of an Indian woman by George Romney.

The Indian Woman

George Romney

A group of elegantly dressed figures engages in a silent drama of seduction in a lush garden.

(Agen) Coloquio galante - Francisco de Goya - Musée des Beaux-Arts d'Agen

Francisco de Goya

Portrait of Abigail Chesebrough by Joseph Blackburn, oil on canvas

Abigail Chesebrough (Mrs. Alexander Grant)

Joseph Blackburn

Patrick Miller of Dalswinton, 1731 - 1815. Pioneer of steam navigation

Alexander Nasmyth

A self-portrait of a man with a calm gaze, framed by a dark background and wearing a rich cloak.

Allan Ramsay, 1713 - 1784. Artist (Self-portrait)

Alexander Nasmyth

Two women in pale dresses converse quietly in a wooded landscape, framed by their wide-brimmed hats.

Eleanor and Margaret Ro

Alexander Nasmyth

Christ stands at a closed door holding a lantern, bathed in golden light.

The Light of the World

François Boucher

A portrait of Marie Geneviève Boudrey with a confident gaze, adorned with flowers in her hair.

Portrait de Marie Geneviève Boudrey J 86 Musée Cognacq Jay

Jean-Marc Nattier

A man in a vivid orange coat with a fur-trimmed collar gazes away, resting a hand on a helmet, showcasing military and courtly elegance.

Jean Victor de Rochechouart, duke of Mortemart

Jean-Marc Nattier

A dramatic landscape with heavy clouds pressing against mountains, lush land below, and a subdued light filtering through the atmosphere.

Paysage avec des nuages sur les montagnes, Italie, vers 1780 Fondation Custodia

Alexandre-Hyacinthe Dunouy

A serene mountainous landscape with shepherds, sheep, and ruins illuminated by golden sunlight.

Mountainous landscape with shepherds and flock

Antonio Diziani

A young man in lavender and rose-pink crowns a seated woman in a golden skirt with a flower garland, surrounded by animals and greenery.

The Four Seasons: Spring

François Boucher

François Boucher's 'The Four Seasons: Summer' depicts a vibrant summer scene with young peasants in a sunlit field.

The Four Seasons: Summer

François Boucher

A vibrant depiction of the Riva degli Schiavoni in Venice, bustling with life and iconic architecture.

Riva degli Schiavoni

Canaletto

A full-length portrait of a man in a richly embroidered red court suit with medals, standing beside a table holding a crown and scepter.

Charles IV in Court Dress

Francisco de Goya

A poised woman in a pale satin dress with delicate bows, framed by green drapery, gazing confidently at the viewer.

Elizabeth, Countess of Warwick

Jean-Marc Nattier

A portrait of a man by Jean-Antoine Watteau.

Head of a Man

Jean-Antoine Watteau

Two Rajput noblemen with a child, gold medium, India Rajasthan, Jaipur

Two Rajput Noblemen with a Child

India Rajasthan, Jaipur

A lively scene of young men playing pelota with rackets, surrounded by an engaged audience.

The game of pelota with rackets

Francisco de Goya

A lively scene depicting a game of horse and rider among young men and women.

The Game of Horse and Rider

Francisco de Goya

A portrait of Ulla Sparre, wife of Count Carl Gustaf Tessin, in a fur-trimmed cloak with a gentle gaze.

La Comtesse Tessin

Jean-Marc Nattier

Portrait of Reverend John Lowell, oil on panel by Nathaniel Emmons

The Reverend John Lowell (1704-1767)

Nathaniel Emmons

A kneeling Saint Francis in a dimly lit space, receiving a message from a crucified Christ above.

Saint Francis Receives the Order from the Crucifix at Saint Damian to Repair the House of God

Antoni Viladomat

Rococo architecture of the Church of St. Martin in London, unknown artist

View of the Church of St. Martin in London

Unknown Artist

A barefoot, haloed figure distributes riches to the poor, surrounded by eager hands reaching for coins and goods.

Bernat de Quintaval Distributes his Riches to the Poor

Antoni Viladomat

A newborn is cradled by a woman in a humble interior, surrounded by attentive figures in a scene of reverence.

Birth of Saint Francis

Antoni Viladomat

A knight in a red cloak gazes confidently, adorned with the star of the Order of Saint John.

Portrait of a Knight of the Order of Saint John

Antoni Viladomat

A friar gazes in awe at the Christ Child appearing before him in a luminous cloud.

BMVB Visió de Sant Antoni de Pàdua

Antoni Viladomat

A plucked turkey lies at the center, surrounded by game birds and vegetables, with a bottle and copper pan in the background.

Still Life with Vegetables, Turkey, other Fowl and Wafers

Antoni Viladomat

A young gardener tending to a lush garden, showcasing the beauty of everyday labor.

The Gardener

Jean-Honoré Fragonard

A crown hovers over an empty escutcheon, flanked by two children in a dreamlike scene.

Abraham van (I) Strij Bovendeurstuk met allegorie op de stad Dordrecht DM 017 1188 Dordrechts Museum

Abraham van Strij (I)

Two horses, one chestnut and one gray, in a shaded landscape with a figure in a red cap.

Two Horse

Abraham Van Calraet

A lively depiction of a festival game where young men attempt to climb a greasy pole for a prize.

The Greasy Pole

Francisco de Goya

A wounded Saint Sebastian is cradled gently, illuminated by golden light amidst dark clouds.

Saint Sebastian

Antonio Bellucci

A serene figure draped in white sits at the mouth of a cave, holding a book, surrounded by a tranquil landscape.

La Madeleine, ou Une Pénitente dans le désert Musée du Louvre Peintures INV 6880 ; MR

Jean-Marc Nattier

View of the Grand Canal from Palazzo Balbi showing palazzi, gondolas with figures, and reflections on the water under a bright sky.

The Grand Canal seen from the Palazzo Balbi towards the Bridge of Rialto

Canaletto

A vibrant depiction of the Grand Canal at the Rialto in Venice, showcasing bustling activity and architectural details.

The Grand Canal at the Rialto

Canaletto

A portrait of Princess Anne-Henriette of France, gazing confidently with a book beside a brazier.

Princess Anne-Henriette of France - The Fire

Jean-Marc Nattier

Landscape of The Grange at the Head of Keswick Lake by Francis Towne, oil painting

The Grange at the Head of Keswick Lake

Francis Towne

A man in a chocolate-brown coat and white cravat gazes confidently at the viewer, his features illuminated by soft light.

Portrait of a Man

Adélaïde Labille-Guiard

A serene landscape featuring a watermill, cattle, and trees illuminated by golden light.

Landscape with watermill

Antonio Diziani

A soft and intimate portrait of a young woman in gentle reverie.

Head of a Young Woman

François Boucher

Ancient temples rise from the landscape, illuminated by the sun, surrounded by figures in a broad, inhabited plain.

A View of Paestum

Antonio Joli

A bustling harbor scene with crowds gathered at the water's edge, ships and boats filling the bay under a golden sky.

Hafen von Neapel mit Abfahrt Karls III. nach Spanien

Antonio Joli

A flooded Piazza Navona in Rome, with carriages gliding through water and crowds observing from buildings and balconies.

View of the flooded Piazza Navona, Rome

Antonio Joli

A vibrant scene of ships adorned with flags in a grand farewell, with the city of Naples in the background.

Carlos III leaving the Port of Naples, as Seen from the Sea

Antonio Joli

A vibrant scene of the Forum with cattle, merchants, and children among ancient ruins in 18th-century Rome.

A View of the Forum with the Campo Vaccino, the Church of Santa Francesca Romana and the Colosseum

Antonio Joli

A vast sky looms over a fleet of ships preparing to depart, with a sunlit city in the background.

Charles III's Departure for Spain, Seen from the Sea

Antonio Joli

A view of Madrid showcasing the Royal Palace, bridge, and daily life along the Manzanares river.

View of Madrid

Antonio Joli

A shaft of golden light illuminates the ruins of ancient thermal baths with crumbling columns and mossy stone.

Perspective of ancient thermal baths

Antonio Joli

A king in gold stands before his kneeling son in a grand crimson chamber filled with courtiers.

Abdication of Charles III

Antonio Joli

A vibrant scene depicting a royal departure with a bustling crowd and ships in the Neapolitan bay.

Carlos III leaving the Port of Naples, as Seen from the Land

Antonio Joli

A grand procession of boats in a bay, featuring a ceremonial barge adorned with gilded ornament and figures, under a vast pale blue sky.

Abfahrt Ferdinands IV. nach Posilippo mit Zug der königlichen Barken

Antonio Joli

Engraving of German city architecture by unknown artist

Architecture of German cities Pl.20

Unknown Artist

A female allegorical figure by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, showcasing the artist's signature Rococo style.

A Female Allegorical Figure

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo

Portrait of Camilo Goya by Francisco de Goya, depicting his brother in a cleric's habit.

Portrait of Camilo Goya

Francisco de Goya

A caricature of a man in a cloak, showcasing Tiepolo's playful style.

Caricature of a Man in a Voluminous Cloak, Carrying a Walking Stick, Seen from Behind

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo

Two men stand before ancient ruins, dwarfed by grand architecture under a golden sky.

Tow Men Contemplating Ancien Ruins

Antonio Stom

Soldiers resting among ancient ruins, with idle cannons and scattered equipment under a wide blue sky.

Military encampment

Antonio Stom

A portrait of Mr. Bentley by Francis Wheatley.

Mr. Bentley

Francis Wheatley

A group of boys gathered around a wooden desk in a school setting, with a stern teacher overseeing them.

School scene

Francisco de Goya

Portrait of Mrs. Bryan Cooke by George Romney.

Mrs. Bryan Cooke

George Romney

François Boucher's 'Pastorale' depicts a playful pastoral scene with shepherds and shepherdesses in a lush countryside.

Musée Ingres-Bourdelle - Pastorale - François Boucher

François Boucher

A young woman in a gentleman's attire, with a tricorn hat, direct gaze, and a lace handkerchief, set against a soft landscape.

Posthumous portrait of 'Louise Élisabeth of France

Jean-Marc Nattier

A young woman gazes directly at the viewer, her features softly illuminated, wearing a blue satin gown.

Portrait of young woman

Jean-Marc Nattier

A poised woman gazes directly at the viewer, adorned in a blue silk dress with a pink bow and pearls.

Portrait of a Woman

Jean-Marc Nattier

A family portrait featuring Jan van Loon, his wife, children, and a dog, arranged in a lively domestic scene.

Portrait of Jan van Loon and his family

Adriaan de Lelie

A vibrant scene depicting Italian comedians in a lively setting.

The Italian Comedians

Jean-Antoine Watteau

A woman in armor presents reins to a muscular man in red, with wild horses behind them.

Bellona Presenting the Reins of his Horses to Mars

Louis-Jean-François Lagrenée

Cleopatra reclines at the center, surrounded by figures and opulent drapery, emphasizing her lifelessness.

Louis Jean Francois Lagrenée Cléopâtre expirante 01

Louis-Jean-François Lagrenée

A reclining figure in pale drapery receives a garland of flowers from a winged companion amidst soft clouds and cherubs.

Louis Jean François Lagrenée Le triomphe de Flore P787 Musée Carnavalet

Louis-Jean-François Lagrenée

A golden-crowned figure with a sickle gestures towards a goddess-like woman surrounded by cherubs, amidst a vibrant harvest scene.

The Harvest or Ceres and Triptolemos

Louis-Jean-François Lagrenée

A lifeless body on a crimson-draped bier surrounded by grieving women and a crowd.

Les deux veuves d'un chef indien - Louis Jean François Lagrenée - MBA Dijon CA 345

Louis-Jean-François Lagrenée

A pale figure lies draped in white on a bed, surrounded by mourners expressing grief.

La mort de la femme de Darius, Lagrenée (Louvre INV20142)

Louis-Jean-François Lagrenée