Fine Art

18th Century Paintings

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

Portrait of John Woodyeare by Pompeo Batoni showcases a refined Rococo style.

Portrait of John Woodyeare

Pompeo Batoni

Dress (Mantua) with Train, textile by Unknown Artist

Dress (Mantua) with Train

Unknown Artist

This painting depicts two men in a classical portrait style.

Tom Hayley and William Meyer

George Romney

A lively scene depicting the pleasures of a ball with elegantly dressed figures.

Les Plaisirs du Bal

Jean-Antoine Watteau

Portrait of Benjamin Franklin, oil on canvas, after Joseph-Siffred Duplessis

Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), after Joseph-Siffred Duplessis (1725-1802)

Unidentified artist

A whimsical depiction of a Chinese garden with pavilions and elegantly dressed figures.

Chinese Garden

François Boucher

A still life painting featuring turnips and carrots by Francis Wheatley.

Turnips & Carrots ho

Francis Wheatley

The Ecstasy of Saint Anthony Abbot by Francisco de Goya depicts the saint in a moment of divine rapture.

The Ecstasy of Saint Anthony Abbot

Francisco de Goya

Landscape oil painting by Hermanus Petrus Schouten depicting a tranquil village scene

De Buurt van Bloemendael

Hermanus Petrus Schouten

Portrait of a young girl in a dress, oil on canvas by Louis-Michel van Loo

Portrait of a Young Girl

Louis-Michel van Loo

A Venetian waterfront scene showing a palace with arches, people walking and conversing, boats on the canal, and a distant cityscape with church towers under a bright sky.

Riva degli Schiavoni: Looking East

Canaletto

Portrait of Sebastián Martínez y Pérez by Francisco de Goya.

Sebastián Martínez y Pérez (1747–1800)

Francisco de Goya

A striking portrait of a man by George Romney.

Portrait of a Man

George Romney

Portrait of a man by Francis Wheatley.

Portrait Of A Man, Called George Basil Woodd

Francis Wheatley

Portrait of Emilie Vernet by Nicolas Bernard Lépicié.

Emilie Vernet (1760-1794)

Nicolas Bernard Lépicié

Francesco Guardi's 'Farmers and Fisherman Working' depicts a lively rural scene.

Farmers and Fisherman Working

Francesco Guardi

Portrait of Abbondio Rezzonico by Pompeo Batoni showcases a distinguished figure in elegant attire.

Portrait of Abbondio Rezzonico

Pompeo Batoni

A woman in a deep violet gown with a feathered hat and a red sash, gazing confidently at the viewer.

Portrait of a Woman

Adélaïde Labille-Guiard

A portrait of a woman with a confident gaze, adorned in a blue dress with lace and a satin bow.

Portrait of Madame de Genlis

Adélaïde Labille-Guiard

Portrait of an Unknown Man by Francis Wheatley showcases a mysterious figure in a thoughtful pose.

Portrait Of An Unknown Man

Francis Wheatley

A young woman gazes upward, framed by soft blue fabric and loose hair adorned with a blue ribbon.

Head of a Young Woman

Adélaïde Labille-Guiard

A portrait of a woman with powdered hair and a teal silk dress, adorned with lace and jewelry, gazing confidently.

Portrait of Philiberte-Orléans Perrin de Cypierre, Countess of Maussion

Adélaïde Labille-Guiard

Portrait of Anne Willing Bingham by Gilbert Stuart.

Portrait of Anne Willing Bingham

Gilbert Stuart

A detailed study of figures by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo showcasing his Rococo style.

Figure Studies

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo

A painting by Francesco Guardi depicting figure studies.

Figure Studies

Francesco Guardi

A fanciful depiction of Venice featuring the Zecca and Granaries with the Ponte della Pescaria.

Venice: Capriccio of the Zecca and Granaries with the Ponte della Pescaria

Canaletto

A vibrant depiction of Venice's Grand Canal featuring Santa Maria della Salute.

Venice: The Grand Canal with Santa Maria della Salute towards the Riva degli Schiavoni

Canaletto

A detailed view of the Grand Canal in Venice featuring S. Simeone Piccolo.

Venice: The Upper Reaches of the Grand Canal with S. Simeone Piccolo

Canaletto

A striking painting depicting a woman in handcuffs, showcasing Tiepolo's Rococo style.

The Woman in Handcuffs

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo

Portrait of Eleanor Gordon by Gilbert Stuart showcases a woman in a formal setting.

Portrait of Eleanor Gordon

Gilbert Stuart

Venus consoles Cupid in a lush Rococo scene, embodying love and sensuality.

Venus Consoling Love

François Boucher

This painting depicts Emma Hamilton, showcasing her elegance and charm.

Portrait of Emma Hamilton

Angelica Kauffmann

Portrait of Antonio Adán de Yarza by Francisco de Goya, showcasing a naval officer in a dark uniform.

Antonio Adán de Yarza

Francisco de Goya

A young boy plays with a small dog, capturing a moment of joy and innocence.

boy playing with a dog

François Boucher

Still life of a rooster and grapevine, ink on paper by unknown artist

Rooster and Grapevine

Unknown Artist

Portrait of Izabela née Lubomirska by Pompeo Batoni.

Portrait of Izabela née Lubomirska, Wife of Ignacy Potocki (1755–1783)

Pompeo Batoni

Francesco Guardi's 'Fantastic Landscape' showcases a vibrant and imaginative natural scene.

Fantastic Landscape

Francesco Guardi

Portrait of Lady Emilia Kerr by George Romney, showcasing her elegance and poise.

Portrait Of Lady Emilia Kerr (1756-1832)

George Romney

A portrait of Miss Juliana Willoughby by George Romney.

Miss Juliana Willoughby

George Romney

Portrait of Miss Williams by George Romney showcases a young woman in a delicate pose.

Portrait of Miss Williams

George Romney

Portrait of Mrs. Jonathan Mason by Gilbert Stuart showcases a refined depiction of a woman in early American society.

Portrait of Mrs. Jonathan Mason

Gilbert Stuart

Portrait of Anna Elisabeth Battier by Jens Juel.

Portrait of Anna Elisabeth Battier, née Storp

Jens Juel

A man with a direct gaze holds a geometric diagram, surrounded by a sextant and telescope, embodying authority and intellect.

Portrait of Hendrick de Hartog

Adriaan de Lelie

A serene depiction of a couple enjoying music in a lush setting.

The Italian Serenade

Jean-Antoine Watteau

Portrait of Wojciech Męciński by Angelica Kauffmann.

Portrait of Wojciech Męciński

Angelica Kauffmann

Portrait of Joseph Allen by George Romney.

Joseph Allen

George Romney

Portrait of John Vaughan by Gilbert Stuart showcases the artist's skill in capturing likeness.

Portrait of John Vaughan

Gilbert Stuart

Portrait of José de Toro y Zambrano by Francisco de Goya, showcasing the sitter's authority and individuality.

Portrait of José de Toro y Zambrano

Francisco de Goya

A detailed view of the Piazetta with the southwest corner of the Doge Palace, showing figures, gondolas on the canal, and Venetian architecture under clear light.

View of the Piazetta with the Southwest corner of the Doge Palace

Canaletto

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo's 'Capitulation of a Town' depicts a historical scene with vibrant colors and dynamic figures.

Capitulation of a Town

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo

A woman peacefully sleeping with her head resting on her arms.

Sleeping woman

Francisco de Goya

A vibrant depiction of the Grand Canal in Venice, showcasing gondolas and architecture under a bright sky.

Venice: The Grand Canal from Palazzo Flangini to the Church of San Marcuola

Canaletto

Three elegantly dressed women peering into a mysterious cabinet, capturing a moment of curiosity.

Curiosity

Jean-Honoré Fragonard

A portrait of an elderly man seated, showcasing detailed facial features and attire.

Bildnis eines sitzenden alten Mannes

Nicolas Bernard Lépicié

Goya's 'Prostitute Soliciting a Fat, Ugly Man' captures a raw moment of social commentary.

Prostitute Soliciting a Fat, Ugly Man (recto)

Francisco de Goya

A depiction of maids working with milk in a pastoral setting.

Milk below Maids

Francis Wheatley

François Boucher's 'Earth: Vertumnus and Pomona' depicts the moment Vertumnus reveals his identity to Pomona.

Earth: Vertumnus and Pomona

François Boucher

A portrait of a young boy in a dark coat and white cravat, painted by Francisco de Goya.

Portrait of Luis María de Cistué Martínez

Francisco de Goya

Francesco Guardi's 'Abraham Welcoming the Three Angels' depicts a biblical scene with vibrant colors and intricate details.

Abraham Welcoming the Three Angels

Francesco Guardi

A portrait of Lady Hamilton as 'Serena' reading a newspaper by George Romney.

Lady Hamilton as ‘Serena’ Reading a Newspaper

George Romney

A standing male figure depicted from a low angle, showcasing Tiepolo's dynamic style.

Standing male figure seen obliquely from below

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo

A crowded Grand Canal scene with boats racing, spectators on stone quays and balconies, and the Palazzo Balbi on the left under afternoon light.

View on the Grand Canal from the Palazzo Balbi to the Bridge of Rialto, during a Regatta

Canaletto

A portrait of Richard Cumberland by George Romney.

Richard Cumberland Frontispiece

George Romney

A woman seated elegantly with a fan, showcasing the Rococo style.

Seated Woman with a Fan

Jean-Antoine Watteau

Portrait of a woman named Adelaide by Francis Wheatley.

Adelaide

Francis Wheatley

Portrait of Henry Lambert by Gilbert Stuart showcases a distinguished figure in a classic pose.

Portrait of Henry Lambert

Gilbert Stuart

Portrait of Maria Teresa de Vallabriga by Francisco de Goya, depicting her dignified presence.

Portrait of Maria Teresa de Vallabriga

Francisco de Goya

A young woman in a white gown with a blue sash gazes directly at the viewer, framed in an oval.

The Princess of Montléar

Adélaïde Labille-Guiard

William Blake's depiction of Jane Shore in her moment of public penance.

The Penance of Jane Shore

William Blake

A dynamic scene of villagers rounding up bulls in a dusty Spanish countryside.

Rounding up the bulls

Francisco de Goya

A detailed view of the entrance to the Arsenal in Venice, showcasing gondoliers and bustling activity.

View of the entrance to the Arsenal

Canaletto

A still life painting featuring a melon and various objects.

Le Melon

Jean Siméon Chardin

Francesco Guardi's 'Two drinking men' captures a lively moment of camaraderie.

Two drinking men

Francesco Guardi

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 pair of elegantly dressed children preparing to catch birds in a lush woodland.

The Bird Catchers

François Boucher

A detailed view of the Piazzetta in Venice featuring the Biblioteca Marciana.

Venice: The Piazzeta and San Marco Library

Canaletto

A stylized dance scene featuring elegantly dressed figures in imagined Chinese attire.

Chinese Dance

François Boucher

François Boucher's 'Putti Composition' features playful cherubs in a dreamlike setting.

Putti Composition

François Boucher

A serene view of the church of San Giuseppe di Castello in Venice, reflecting in a sunlit canal.

View of San Giuseppe di Castello

Canaletto

Portrait of Samuel Miles by Gilbert Stuart.

Samuel Miles

Gilbert Stuart

Portrait of Richard Palmer by George Romney.

Portrait of Richard Palmer

George Romney

A serene pastoral river landscape with shepherds and sheep, embodying the Rococo style.

Pastoral River Landscape

François Boucher

A young woman gazes playfully at the viewer, her expression intimate and inviting.

Young Woman

Jean-Honoré Fragonard

A portrait of a figure in female costume with a powdered wig and lace, gazing directly at the viewer.

Portrait of the Chevalier dEon in female costume

Sir Joshua Reynolds

Portrait of Alexander Douglas-Hamilton, a young man in a red coat with loose hair, captured in a moment of life.

Alexander Douglas-Hamilton, later 10th Duke of Hamilton and 7th Duke of Brandon (1767 - 1852)

Sir Joshua Reynolds

A portrait of Robert Henley, 2nd Earl of Northington, in a deep green coat with a brilliant badge, set against a dark background.

Portrait of Robert Henley, 2nd Earl of Northington

Sir Joshua Reynolds

A portrait of John Hamilton in a fur cloak, with a composed gaze and a sword hilt visible at his waist.

Portrait of John Hamilton

Sir Joshua Reynolds

A man intensely reading an open book, with a furrowed brow and white wig, illuminated against a dark background.

Portrait of Samuel Johnson

Sir Joshua Reynolds

A young woman in a softly illuminated dress gazes confidently at the viewer, with a hint of a smile and a delicate blue ribbon in her hair.

Miss Ridge

Sir Joshua Reynolds

A young couple walks under trees, with a white dog at their feet, showcasing their elegant attire in a soft, rich palette.

Mr and Mrs William Hallett ('The Morning Walk')

Thomas Gainsborough