18th Century Paintings

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

A self-portrait of Louis-Jean-François Lagrenée, showcasing his gaze, attire, and artistic tools.

Self-Portrait

Louis-Jean-François Lagrenée

A lady bathing by a river, surrounded by lush greenery and two turtledoves at her feet.

A lady bathing by a river, with two turtledoves

Louis-Jean-François Lagrenée

Mercury leans towards Herse, who gazes softly, while Aglaura parts a curtain with a wary expression.

Mercury, Herse and Aglaura

Louis-Jean-François Lagrenée

Bathsheba stands by a reflective pool, draped in luminous fabric, while a distant figure observes from the shadows.

David and Bathsheba

Louis-Jean-François Lagrenée

A young cloaked figure pauses on a sunlit path, embodying innocence and curiosity.

The Little Pilgrim

Jean-Honoré Fragonard

Portrait of James Romney by George Romney.

James Romney

George Romney

A reclining woman in warm tones, draped on a divan, inviting the viewer into her intimate space.

Brown Odalisque

François Boucher

William Blake's 'Abraham and Isaac' depicts a dramatic biblical scene of sacrifice and divine intervention.

Abraham and Isaac

William Blake

A portrait of an unidentified man with a direct gaze, dressed in 18th-century attire, set against a warm shadowy background.

[Unidentified man]

Adriaan de Lelie

A young woman rests her elbow on a table, cradling her cheek, with a letter and inkwell nearby.

Meisje met brief

Adriaan de Lelie

François Boucher's 'The Nest' depicts a young shepherd presenting a nest to a shepherdess in a tender rural courtship.

The Nest, also known as the Berger Present

François Boucher

A family in a lush park, with parents and children interacting tenderly, framed by greenery and a serene landscape.

A family in Elswout

Adriaan de Lelie

A portrait of Maria Theresia Morria with a direct gaze, framed by a ruffled collar and a red shawl.

Portret van Maria Theresia Morria

Adriaan de Lelie

A portrait of Bernardus de Bosch, showcasing his steady eyes and composed expression against a subtle background.

Portrait of Bernardus de Bosch (1742-1816)

Adriaan de Lelie

A young woman sleeps in a lush garden while a young man admires her.

A Pastoral Scene ('La Jardiniere Endormie')

François Boucher

Three male figures with raised arms and dramatic gestures against a swirling background.

Sketch for "Oath on the Rütli" (recto), Female Figure (verso)

Henry Fuseli

Portrait of Admiral José de Mazarredo by Francisco de Goya, showcasing his authority and naval prowess.

Admirał José de Mazarredo

Francisco de Goya

A solitary man lifts a jug to his lips, embodying rustic revelry in Goya's 'the Drinker'.

the Drinker

Francisco de Goya

A single spray of green gooseberries on a stone plinth against a dark background.

Spray of Green Gooseberries on a Stone Plinth

Adriaen Coorte

Saint Barbara by Francisco de Goya, depicting her serene acceptance before martyrdom.

Saint Barbara

Francisco de Goya

Dish, a porcelain piece by China with cobalt blue swirls on a white surface.

Dish

China

A portrait of a woman sewing by Charles-Antoine Coypel.

Portrait of a woman sewing

Charles-Antoine Coypel

A young girl in a lush garden is surprised by Eros, the god of love, who offers her a garland of flowers.

Young Girl and Eros

François Boucher

Portrait of Samuel Alleyne Otis by Gilbert Stuart.

Samuel Alleyne Otis

Gilbert Stuart

A young woman in a delicate dress gazes thoughtfully away from the viewer, captured in a moment of serene reverie.

Fragonard - Jeune femme, Musée des Beaux-Arts d'Orléans

Jean-Honoré Fragonard

The Patron Saints of the Crotta Family by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo features vibrant colors and intricate details.

The Patron Saints of the Crotta Family

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo

A portrait of Joseph Vernet, showcasing his intense gaze and detailed attire.

The Painter Joseph Vernet in

Adélaïde Labille-Guiard

Madame Lefranc confidently painting her husband Charles Lefranc's portrait, with soft light illuminating her features.

Madame Lefranc Painting the Portrait of her Husband Charles Lefranc

Adélaïde Labille-Guiard

A vibrant depiction of the Grand Canal in Venice, showcasing gondolas and architectural details.

Grand Canal looking East from the Campo S. Vio

Canaletto

A tall bell tower rises at the center of a sunlit square with colonnaded buildings to the left, a pink palace to the right, and figures scattered across the piazzetta.

The Piazzetta, Venice, Looking North

Canaletto

A woman fills a stone jug while a child holds apples in a vaulted cellar illuminated by golden light.

Abraham van (I) Strij Voorraadkelder met een vrouw die een stenen kruik vult en een kind DM 014 1088 Dordrechts Museum

Abraham van Strij (I)

A crucifixion scene depicting Christ with a muted architectural backdrop and a serpent at his feet.

Abraham van (I) Strij Gekruisigde Christus DM 014 1113 Dordrechts Museum

Abraham van Strij (I)

A young man in a pale blue coat gazes directly at the viewer, with one hand on a piece of paper and the other tucked inside his coat.

Portrait of Hermanus Boet (1756-1832)

Abraham van Strij (I)

A woman reading by a sunlit window, with a church visible outside and a cat resting nearby.

Abraham van (I) Strij Lezende vrouw aan het venster DM 896 56 Dordrechts Museum

Abraham van Strij (I)

A young woman in a vibrant dress interacts with two masked men on horseback on an Andalusian road.

The Pretty Woman and the Masked Men (The Road of Andalusia)

Francisco de Goya

A dramatic depiction of the assassination of Saint Albert of Jerusalem by Francisco de Goya.

Death of Saint Albert of Jerusalem

Francisco de Goya

A man in black attire leans against a balustrade, with his daughter in a pale dress beside him, both in a serene outdoor setting.

An Unknown Man with His Daughter

Arthur Devis

A man in an embroidered dark blue coat with a blue and red sash stands beside a table holding a crown and white ermine-lined royal mantle.

Portrait of King Charles IV

Francisco de Goya

A serene view of Bower House with a lush lawn and towering trees under a luminous sky.

A View of the North Front of Bower House, Havering-atte-Bower

Abraham Pether

A stately house surrounded by lush greenery and towering trees, with cattle grazing in the foreground.

A View of the South Front of Bower House, Havering-atte-Bower

Abraham Pether

Portrait of Richard Yates by Gilbert Stuart.

Richard Yates

Gilbert Stuart

A young man in blue and gold attire poses with a tricorn hat against a serene landscape.

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Arthur Devis

A solitary figure in a niche, embodying sorrow with a crown of thorns and bound hands, evoking the moment of Ecce Homo.

Abraham van (I) Strij Ecce Homo DM 014 1112 Dordrechts Museum

Abraham van Strij (I)

A picturesque landscape featuring a sluice gate and a chapel by a river.

Capriccio: A Sluice on a River with a Chapel

Canaletto

Francesco Guardi's 'Two Elegant Couples' captures the charm of 18th-century Venetian society.

Two Elegant Couples (verso)

Francesco Guardi

A vibrant depiction of Apollo in his chariot heralding the dawn, surrounded by nymphs and playful putti.

The Rising of the Sun

François Boucher

A vibrant scene depicting the social life at Vauxhall Gardens in 18th-century London.

The Grand Walk, Vauxhall Gardens, London

Canaletto

A group of elegantly dressed travelers pause by a bubbling spring in a pastoral landscape.

Halt at the Spring

François Boucher

A raw, featherless turkey hangs by its feet against a dark background.

Plucked Turkey

Francisco de Goya

A mallow plant with pink and white flowers, featuring butterflies, a caterpillar, and a chrysalis on a single stem.

Mallow with Butterflies

Maria Sibylla Merian

A pineapple with cockroaches and other insects, showcasing detailed botanical elements.

Pineapple with Cockroaches

Maria Sibylla Merian

A painting depicting Old Somerset House along the River Thames, showcasing mid-18th-century London life.

Old Somerset House from the River Thames

Canaletto

A caterpillar on a leaf with a hawk moth hovering above and a chrysalis below, all on a curling pepper stem.

Peppers with Hawk Moth and Caterpillar

Maria Sibylla Merian

A crowded interior scene with a central gentleman receiving attention from various characters.

The Levée

William Hogarth

Alope by George Romney features a seated woman in a flowing dress, surrounded by a lush landscape.

Alope

George Romney

A family portrait depicting the Saithwaite family.

The Saithwaite Family

Francis Wheatley

Madame de Pompadour sits on a sofa in a blue-green gown with pink flowers, holding an open book, with a small black dog at her feet and ornate draperies behind.

Portrait of Madame de Pompadour

François Boucher

A young woman swings joyfully in a garden, surrounded by companions in a playful scene.

The See-Saw

Jean-Honoré Fragonard

Rococo architecture of Westminster Bridge by Samuel Scott, c.1750

An Arch of Westminster Bridge, London

Samuel Scott

A detailed depiction of a thornless rose with lush petals and crisp leaves against a creamy background.

Rosa Inermis (Thornless Rose)

Pierre-Joseph Redouté

A detailed watercolor illustration of a rose, showcasing its petals, leaves, and thorns with scientific precision.

Rosa Gallica Aurelianensis

Pierre-Joseph Redouté

François Boucher's 'The setting of the sun' depicts Apollo descending to Thetis as evening falls.

The setting of the sun

François Boucher

The Archangel Gabriel announces to Mary that she will bear the son of God.

Annunciation

Francisco de Goya

A portrait of William Grant by Gilbert Stuart, showcasing his skill in capturing likeness.

The Skater (Portrait of William Grant)

Gilbert Stuart

A young fisherman presents his catch to a woman by the water, embodying the playful spirit of Rococo art.

The Gallant Fisherman, known as Landscape with a Young Fisherman

François Boucher

Aert Schouman's self-portrait features the artist gazing directly at the viewer, framed in an oval format with a warm brown background.

Self-Portrait

Aert Schouman

A reclining nude woman looks over her shoulder at a young man draped in leopard skin, surrounded by winged putti, greenery, and roses under a large tree.

Angelica and Medoro

François Boucher

A vibrant scene featuring a proud pheasant and a white hen with chicks in a lush landscape.

Aart Schouman Hoenderstuk met hen en kuikens

Aert Schouman

A gathering of pheasants and chicks in a serene woodland setting.

Pheasants

Aert Schouman

A mother and daughter pose together, with the mother wearing a dark dress and the daughter in a light gown.

Ann Wilson with Her Daughter, Sybil

George Romney

A serene view of Badminton Park with the house in the distance and lush greenery in the foreground.

Badminton Park from Badminton House

Canaletto

Portrait of Ann Barry by Gilbert Stuart.

Ann Barry

Gilbert Stuart

A painting by Francisco de Goya depicting a humorous scene.

Disparate ridiculo

Francisco de Goya

Apparition of the Virgin of the Pilar by Francisco de Goya depicts a miraculous moment with the Virgin Mary.

Apparition of the Virgin of the Pilar

Francisco de Goya

A young woman caught in a moment of secret passion as a lover steals a kiss.

The Stolen Kiss

Jean-Honoré Fragonard

Four children on stilts in festive costumes, balancing precariously as a crowd watches.

The stilts

Francisco de Goya

A woman in a red and silver gown stands poised beside a gilded chair, her powdered hair adorned with a ribbon.

'Madame Adelaide' by , Phoenix Art Museum

Adélaïde Labille-Guiard

A lively scene of women tossing a straw manikin in the air, capturing the spirit of celebration.

The Straw Manikin

Francisco de Goya

A detailed view of the Grand Canal in Venice, showcasing gondolas and the Rialto Bridge.

Grand Canal: Looking North from Near the Rialto Bridge

Canaletto

A portrait of a lady depicted as Flora, showcasing vibrant colors and intricate details.

Portrait of a lady as Flora

Pompeo Batoni

A young man stands confidently with one hand on his hip and the other on a mossy rock, a small dog at his feet.

William Farington of Shawe Hall, Lancashire

Arthur Devis

A painting depicting a vaulted passageway leading to a square.

Architectural Capriccio; Vaulted Passageway Leading to a Square

Francesco Guardi

A detailed view of a vaulted passageway by Francesco Guardi.

Architectural Capriccio; A Vaulted Passageway

Francesco Guardi

Francesco Guardi's painting depicts an imaginative courtyard of a palace.

Architectural Capriccio; Courtyard of a Palace

Francesco Guardi

Francesco Guardi's painting features a grand staircase seen through an archway.

Architectural Capriccio; Grand Staircase Seen through an Archway

Francesco Guardi

Architecture of German cities Pl.25, Rococo style by Unknown Artist

Architecture of German cities Pl.25

Unknown Artist

Portrait of Don Francisco Bayeu y Subias by Francisco de Goya.

Don Francisco Bayeu y Subias (1734-1795)

Francisco de Goya

Architecture of German cities Pl.16, Neoclassicism, Unknown Artist

Architecture of German cities Pl.16

Unknown Artist

Architecture of German cities Pl.13, Gothic style, unknown artist

Architecture of German cities Pl.13

Unknown Artist

18th century architectural detail by Unknown Artist

Architecture of German cities Pl.24

Unknown Artist