18th Century Paintings

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

A young woman caresses a black cat on her lap, embodying playful intimacy and sensuality.

La Femme au Chat: Les caresses dangereuses

François Boucher

A portrait of Johann Joachim Winckelmann in a fur-lined robe and turban, holding a quill above books and a sculpted bust.

Porträt des Johann Joachim Winckelmann (1717-1768)

Anton von Maron

François Boucher's 'La Foire chinoise' depicts a vibrant fairground scene infused with chinoiserie elements.

La Foire chinoise

François Boucher

A reclining woman surrounded by luxurious fabrics and an attentive servant, with a distant observer above.

Bethsabée au bain, par Jean-François de Troy

Jean-François de Troy

A crowned woman in pale blue and gold collapses backward in agony, surrounded by horrified attendants.

Créüse consumée par la robe empoisonnée

Jean-François de Troy

Portrait of Peter Oliver, oil on paper, by an unidentified artist

Peter Oliver (1713-1791)

Unidentified artist

A young woman reaches for a gimblette offered by a man, embodying playful flirtation.

La Gimblette

Jean-Honoré Fragonard

Tapestry by unknown artist, 1707, depicting homage to Karel van Habsburg.

Tafellaken met hommage aan de pretendent van de Spaanse kroon Karel van Habsburg

Unknown Artist

Portrait of Mrs. Blair by Sir Henry Raeburn, showcasing her direct gaze and poised stillness.

Portrait Of Mrs. Blair

Sir Henry Raeburn

Portrait of Mrs. Francis Ingram by George Romney.

Portrait Of Mrs. Francis Ingram

George Romney

Portrait of Mrs. Samuel Dick and her daughter by Gilbert Stuart.

Portrait of Mrs. Samuel Dick And Her Daughter

Gilbert Stuart

A chaotic scene depicting a figure suspended from the ceiling, surrounded by men in shadowy corners.

Torture Scene

Alessandro Magnasco

This painting depicts Princess Franziska von Kaunitz-Rietberg in an elegant Rococo style.

Portrait of Princess Franziska von Kaunitz-Rietberg

Angelica Kauffmann

A vibrant interior of a synagogue filled with animated figures in exaggerated poses, illuminated by light.

Interior of a Synagogue

Alessandro Magnasco

A portrait of a woman holding a book and accompanied by a putto.

En helgeninde med en bog og en putto

Jens Juel

Portrait of Madame de Pompadour by François Boucher, showcasing her elegance and intellect.

La marquise de Pompadour

François Boucher

Portrait of Three Children by Angelica Kauffmann showcases three young figures in a serene setting.

Portrait Of Three Children

Angelica Kauffmann

A vibrant landscape painting by Francesco Guardi showcasing lush greenery and serene water.

Fantastic Landscape

Francesco Guardi

The Interior of Henry VII's Chapel in Westminster Abbey by Canaletto.

The Interior of Henry VII's Chapel in Westminster Abbey

Canaletto

A painting by Jean-Antoine Watteau depicting a lively social scene.

Pour nous prouver que cette belle

Jean-Antoine Watteau

François Boucher's 'Putti with Birds' depicts playful cherubic children interacting with birds.

Putti with Birds

François Boucher

A detailed view of the Grand Canal in Venice, showcasing elegant buildings and gondolas under afternoon light.

Ansicht des Canale Grande von San Vio (Venedig)

Canaletto

Portrait of Jacques-François Desmaisons by Jacques Louis David.

Portrait of Jacques-François Desmaisons

Jacques Louis David

An intense portrait of a man with wide, unblinking eyes and a serious expression, emerging from a shadowed background.

Robert Fergusson

Alexander Runciman

François Boucher's 'Lovers in a Park' depicts a romantic moment between two figures in a lush garden.

Lovers in a Park

François Boucher

Angelica Kauffmann's 'Rinaldo et Armida' depicts a romantic scene from mythology.

Rinaldo et Armida

Angelica Kauffmann

A depiction of the Temple of Antoninus and Faustina in Rome, showcasing its grandeur amidst lively urban life.

Rome: The Temple of Antoninus and Faustina

Canaletto

A serene depiction of the Arch of Constantine in Rome, framed by ancient ruins.

Rome: The Arch of Constantine

Canaletto

Canaletto's painting depicts the Arch of Septimius Severus in Rome, showcasing its grandeur and historical significance.

Rome: The Arch of Septimius Severus

Canaletto

A captivating portrait of a woman by George Romney.

Portrait of a woman

George Romney

A pastoral scene depicting young shepherds and shepherdesses in a romantic rural setting.

Rural idyll

François Boucher

Portrait of Captain Joseph Anthony by Gilbert Stuart.

Captain Joseph Anthony

Gilbert Stuart

Saint Bernard of Clairvaux performs a miracle by curing a cripple, depicted with dramatic light and emotional intensity.

Saint Bernard of Clairvaux curing a cripple

Francisco de Goya

This painting depicts a gentleman in elegant attire, showcasing the Rococo style.

Portrait of a gentleman

Pompeo Batoni

Portrait of William Watson by George Romney.

William Watson

George Romney

A group of boys dressed in makeshift uniforms and paper hats play at soldiers, brandishing wooden sticks as muskets.

Boys Playing at Soldiers

Francisco de Goya

A captivating portrait of a man in traditional Oriental attire.

Head of a Man in Oriental Costume

Gaetano Gandolfi

Saint Lucy by Francisco de Goya, depicting the saint holding a dish with her eyes.

Saint Lucy

Francisco de Goya

A portrait of Lady Arabella Ward by George Romney.

Lady Arabella Ward

George Romney

Portrait of Lady Elizabeth Stanley by George Romney.

Lady Elizabeth Stanley (1753–1797), Countess of Derby

George Romney

Portrait of A. Bowen by Andrew Plimer, oil painting featuring a calm gaze.

Portrait of A. Bowen

Andrew Plimer

A portrait of a lady seated at a table, showcasing George Romney's style.

Lady Seated at a Table

George Romney

Francesco Guardi's 'Lagoon Capriccio with a Tower' features a serene Venetian landscape.

Lagoon Capriccio with a Tower

Francesco Guardi

A portrait of the marquise de Clermont Gallerande in luminous blue silk, with a calm expression and soft lighting.

Portrait de la marquise de Clermont Gallerande

Jean-Marc Nattier

A physician in an emerald robe holds a medical instrument and points to an open book, with a calm gaze and detailed attire.

Portrait of a Physician

Alessandro Longhi

A gentleman in a vivid red suit and golden-brown cloak stands confidently against a harbor backdrop.

Portrait of a Gentleman

Alessandro Longhi

A lively genre scene depicting a group of people enjoying music and conversation.

A New Love Song, Only ha’Penny a Piece

Francis Wheatley

A young girl with roses in her arms, gazing softly at the viewer.

Girl with Roses

François Boucher

A seated man in a richly embroidered waistcoat and red velvet coat, holding a palette and brushes, gazes confidently at the viewer.

Portrait of Charles-Amédée-Philippe Van Loo

Adélaïde Labille-Guiard

Portrait of Antonio van Diemen in 18th-century regalia, oil on panel, unknown artist

Portrait of Antonio van Diemen, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies

Unknown Artist

A poised woman in an extravagant hat stands on a sunlit terrace with a child reaching for her hand.

Portrait of Elisabeth of France, Duchess of Parma (1727-1759)

Adélaïde Labille-Guiard

Portrait of Pieter de Carpentier, oil on panel by unknown artist

Portrait of Pieter de Carpentier, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies

Unknown Artist

A portrait of the Duchesse d'Aiguillon with a playful gaze, dressed in a soft blue-grey gown, seated in a russet velvet chair.

Portrait of Duchesse d'Aiguillon

Adélaïde Labille-Guiard

Portrait of Abraham Patras in a dark robe, metal medium, by Theodorus Justinus Rheen

Portrait of Abraham Patras, Governor-General of the Dutch East India Company

Theodorus Justinus Rheen

Portrait of a woman named Serena by George Romney.

Serena

George Romney

Angelica Kauffmann's painting 'Cordelia' depicts a young woman in a classical setting.

Cordelia

Angelica Kauffmann

Portrait of a gentleman in an interior, paper by Cornelis Troost

Carel Bouman (1673-1747). Tabaksfactor te Amsterdam en dichter

Cornelis Troost

A still life painting featuring various tools for sharpening blades.

Knives, Scissars, and Razors to Grind

Francis Wheatley

Portrait of Hendrik Lijnslager, sea captain, oil on canvas, unknown artist

Portrait of Hendrik Lijnslager, Sea Captain with the Admiralty of Amsterdam

Unknown Artist

A vibrant depiction of the Molo in Venice, showcasing gondolas and architectural splendor.

The Molo, Venice

Canaletto

A vibrant depiction of the Molo in Venice, showcasing the Biblioteca Marciana and the Grand Canal.

The Molo with the Library and the Entrance to the Grand Canal

Canaletto

Francesco Guardi's 'Portico' captures a serene architectural scene.

Portico

Francesco Guardi

A woman folding her hands, depicted from a low angle by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo.

Study of a woman folding her hands, seen from below

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo

A moonlit landscape with a silvery moon, still water, gentle slopes, and figures crossing a rustic footbridge.

Classical Landscape by Moonlight

Abraham Pether

This painting depicts two figures, one seated and the other standing, showcasing George Romney's skill in figurative art.

Study of Two Figures; One Seated, the Other Standing

George Romney

Portrait of Mary Eliot Holyoke, oil on canvas, unidentified artist

Mary Eliot Holyoke (Mrs. Elizur Holyoke) (1655-1721)

Unidentified artist

Francesco Guardi's painting depicts a partially ruined colonnade with figures.

A Colonnade, Partly Ruined, with Figures

Francesco Guardi

A portrait of Martha Rigden by George Romney, showcasing her elegance and attire.

Mrs. Charles Frederick (Martha Rigden, died 1794)

George Romney

A detailed view of the Rialto Bridge in Venice, bustling with gondolas and merchants.

The Rialto Bridge from the South

Canaletto

A portrait of a woman with a composed expression, painted by Sir Henry Raeburn.

Mrs. George Hill

Sir Henry Raeburn

A winding path leads to the distant silhouette of St Albans Abbey, framed by trees and gentle light.

St Albans Abbey, Hertfordshire

Abraham Pether

A tranquil landscape featuring a waterfall, cattle, and a distant castle under evening light.

Landscape with a Waterfall

Abraham Pether

A painting depicting female figures by George Romney.

Female Figures

George Romney

A vibrant depiction of the Pantheon in Rome, showcasing its grand architecture and lively piazza.

Rome: The Pantheon

Canaletto

A Female Allegorical Figure by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo showcases vibrant colors and intricate details.

A Female Allegorical Figure

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo

A chaotic brawl outside a rural inn, capturing the energy and violence of 18th-century Spain.

A Fight at the Venta Nueva

Francisco de Goya

Portrait of Captain John MacBride by Gilbert Stuart.

Captain John MacBride

Gilbert Stuart

A female allegorical figure by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo showcases vibrant colors and intricate details.

A Female Allegorical Figure

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo

Portrait of Antonio Zucchi by Angelica Kauffmann.

Portrait of her husband, the painter Antonio Zucchi

Angelica Kauffmann

A central cow stands in warm light, flanked by sheep and another cow in shadow, with a farmhouse and pale sky in the background.

Cows and Sheep

Abraham Van Calraet

A wooden bridge in a landscape with animated figures of laborers and travelers.

landscape with wooden bridge

Antonio Diziani

A mother visits her child at a wet nurse's home, highlighting social divides in 18th century France.

The Visit to the Wet Nurse

Jean-Honoré Fragonard

Portrait of Thomas Carmichael, 5th Earl of Hyndford by Sir Henry Raeburn.

Thomas Carmichael, 5th Earl Of Hyndford

Sir Henry Raeburn

A captivating genre scene by Jean-Antoine Watteau depicting a lively outdoor gathering.

Sous un habit de Mezetin

Jean-Antoine Watteau

A playful scene in a stable depicting a young couple in a moment of flirtation.

Stable interior with amorous scene

François Boucher

The Piazzetta San Marco filled with figures in 18th-century dress, the Doge's Palace on the left, St Mark's Campanile, and the Torre dell'Orologio in the background under a blue sky.

Venice: The Piazzetta towards the Torre dell'Orologio

Canaletto

A portrait of a young woman in a flowing dress, showcasing the elegance of the Rococo style.

The Fair Alsatian

Angelica Kauffmann

Portrait of a woman named Pamela by George Romney.

Pamela

George Romney

A painting depicting two recruits in a lively setting.

Two Recruits

Jean-Antoine Watteau

William Blake's 'The Nativity' depicts the infant Christ surrounded by Mary, Joseph, and angels, radiating light in darkness.

The Nativity

William Blake