18th Century Paintings

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

A young model hesitates at the threshold of her first sitting, captured in a moment of curiosity and apprehension.

The Model's First Sitting

Jean-Honoré Fragonard

Portrait of a gentleman by Christian Friedrich Zincke in enamel

Portrait of a Gentleman

Christian Friedrich Zincke

A portrait of a man wearing a hat, showcasing Jacques Louis David's neoclassical style.

Man in a Hat

Jacques Louis David

Portrait of Rev. William Atkinson by George Romney.

The Rev. William Atkinson, Wearing a Broad-Brimmed Hat

George Romney

A romantic scene depicting a rustic lover in a pastoral setting.

The Rustic Lover

Francis Wheatley

A detailed view of Warwick Castle's East Front from the Courtyard, showcasing its grandeur and architectural features.

Warwick Castle, East Front from the Courtyard

Canaletto

Portrait of Mrs. Davies Davenport by George Romney.

Mrs. Davies Davenport

George Romney

A captivating allegorical painting by Charles-Antoine Coypel showcasing intricate details and vibrant colors.

La Malice

Charles-Antoine Coypel

A still life painting featuring a silver tureen and various fruits.

The Silver Tureen

Jean Siméon Chardin

A portrait of John, 3rd Baron Monson, showcasing the elegance of 18th-century fashion.

Portrait Of John, 3rd Baron Monson Of Burton

Pompeo Batoni

Two young women wash linens in a serene landscape, embodying the charm of rural life.

Laundresses in a Landscape

François Boucher

A dramatic depiction of a bullfight with a matador poised against a charging bull.

the bullfight

Francisco de Goya

A group of young women frolic in a woodland pool, surrounded by lush foliage.

The Bathers

Jean-Honoré Fragonard

A caricature of a man with folded arms, showcasing Tiepolo's distinctive style.

Caricature of a Man with His Arms Folded, Standing in Profile to the Left

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo

A portrait of a woman in a green dress with a serene expression.

Celadon and Amelia

Angelica Kauffmann

A depiction of Venus in her chariot drawn by doves, surrounded by putti scattering roses.

The Chariot of Venus

François Boucher

A young woman teaches a child to read in a warm, intimate setting.

The Reading Lesson

François Boucher

A woman in a pale pink gown stands by a green bench covered with roses, with a small black and white dog seated beside her and a stone statue in the background.

Madame de Pompadour

François Boucher

Two cherubic putti engage playfully with a heart-shaped board in a soft, light-filled scene.

Two Putti Playing with a 'Heartboard'

François Boucher

Saint Bernardino of Siena passionately preaching to a captivated crowd.

The Sermon of Saint Bernadino of Siena

Francisco de Goya