18th Century Paintings

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

Rococo oil painting of Cadiz with ocean waves by unknown artist

A View of the City of Cadiz from the side of the Bridge

Unknown Artist

Portrait of Mrs. Marie-Jean Gomm by George Romney.

Portrait Of Mrs. Marie-Jean Gomm

George Romney

A woman in a blue and gold dress reaches toward a god crowned with vine leaves, surrounded by putti and a satyr in a cave.

Ariane in the Island of Naxos

Jean-François de Troy

A lively outdoor breakfast scene with elegantly dressed figures feasting at a table under the sky.

Hunt Breakfast

Jean-François de Troy

Esther, draped in silks, faints as the king extends his scepter in a moment of tension.

Esther vanishing. In seeking to save the Jews from extermination, Esther violated the ban of entering into the Royal Palace. She faints. The king puts his scepter on the breast of his wife as sign of absolution.

Jean-François de Troy

Portrait in ivory by an unidentified artist after Joshua Reynolds

Francis Barber(?), after Joshua Reynolds

Unidentified artist

A young woman reclining on her stomach, showcasing the soft light and luxurious fabrics.

Lying girl ( Miss O' Myrphy )

François Boucher

The infant Bacchus is surrounded by nymphs, satyrs, and animals in a vibrant mythological scene.

The Rearing of Bacchus

Jean-François de Troy

A portrait of Antonio Veián y Monteagudo by Francisco de Goya, depicting the sitter in formal attire with a direct gaze.

Antonio Veián y Monteagudo

Francisco de Goya

A portrait of Princess Marie Adélaïde of France, draped in blue silk, gazing back while poised on clouds with a peacock nearby.

Princess Marie Adélaïde of France - The Air

Jean-Marc Nattier

A portrait of a woman, believed to be Emily Bertie Pott, by George Romney.

Portrait of a Woman, Said to Be Emily Bertie Pott

George Romney

A posthumous portrait of Louise Elisabeth of France in a lavish court dress with intricate embroidery and a crown on a table.

Posthumous portrait of Louise Elisabeth of France (1727-1759), Duchess of Parma, in court dress

Jean-Marc Nattier

A young woman in a pale satin gown with floral garlands holds a green parrot on her left hand while a small dog rests on her skirt in a leafy landscape.

Portrait de Mathilde de Canisy, marquise d'Antin

Jean-Marc Nattier

A woman dressed as Diana, goddess of the hunt, holds a bow and quiver, with a leopard skin draped over her arm.

Portrait of a Woman as Diana

Jean-Marc Nattier

A young woman gazes confidently, resting her cheek on her hand, with a painter's palette and brushes in her arm.

Portrait de jeune femme en allégorie de la Peinture, par Jean-Marc Nattier

Jean-Marc Nattier

François Boucher's 'Adoration of the Magi' depicts the three wise men presenting gifts to the Christ child.

Adoration of the Magi

François Boucher

A serene landscape featuring a pond surrounded by lush vegetation and scattered figures.

Landscape with a Pond

François Boucher

A portrait of Louis Jean Marie de Bourbon, Duc de Penthièvre, featuring powdered hair and a blue sash against a velvet coat.

Bemberg Fondation Toulouse - Portrait de Louis Jean Marie de Bourbon, Duc de Penthièvre - Jean Marc Nattier inv.1158 82x65.4

Jean-Marc Nattier

A portrait of a young lady in traditional attire, showcasing Goya's unique style.

Young Lady Wearing a Mantilla and Basquina

Francisco de Goya

Historical scene with Prince William V and Duke Louis Ernest, oil painting by Tethart Philip Christian Haag

A view of The Hague, with Prince William V and Duke Louis Ernest of Brunswick-Lüneburg leaving the Buitenhof

Tethart Philip Christian Haag

A young woman with powdered hair and a garland of flowers, dressed in a creamy gown against a deep blue drapery.

Maria Clara Philippina von Ingelheim

Jean-Marc Nattier

A portrait of the Marquise de l'Hôpital, showcasing her playful confidence and delicate features.

Marquise de l'Hôpital

Jean-Marc Nattier

A woman in a luxurious gown with a velvet cloak, gazing beyond the viewer with a soft expression.

Marie Josèphe of Saxony

Jean-Marc Nattier

A woman in a luminous blue cloak with gold embroidery, gazing directly at the viewer with a composed expression.

Madame de La Porte

Jean-Marc Nattier

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

Entrance to the Grand Canal, looking West

Canaletto

A portrait of a man in polished armor with a composed expression, showcasing intricate details and a soft background.

Portrait of Adam Tarło.

Jean-Marc Nattier

A young man and woman share an intimate moment, surrounded by fruit and a lush landscape.

The Loving

Jean-Marc Nattier

A serene woman in blue satin, framed by an urn and flowing water, gazes directly at the viewer.

Portrait of Madame Marie-Henriette Berthelot de Pléneuf

Jean-Marc Nattier

A woman in a vibrant red gown with fur and lace reclines with a book on her lap, gazing away in a warm, intimate setting.

Portrait of Marie Leszczyńska

Jean-Marc Nattier

Portrait of Miss Anna Powell Mason by Gilbert Stuart.

Miss Anna Powell Mason (Mrs. Patrick Grant)

Gilbert Stuart

A serene view of the Old Horse Guards and Banqueting Hall in London from St James's Park, painted by Canaletto.

London: the Old Horse Guards and Banqueting Hall, from St James's Park

Canaletto

Three cherubic cupids playfully floating in the clouds, exchanging garlands and arrows.

Three Cupids Floating in the Clouds

François Boucher

A lively depiction of the Madrid fair with townsfolk and vendors in a bustling scene.

Madrid fair

Francisco de Goya

A dynamic depiction of a male figure seen from below, showcasing Tiepolo's Rococo style.

Male(?) Figure Seen from Below

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo

A serene older woman and her attentive daughter share an intimate moment by a dressing table adorned with luxurious objects.

Madame Marsollier and Her Daughter

Jean-Marc Nattier

Daikoku, God of Wealth, ink on paper by Suiō, depicting a smiling deity with a stout figure.

Daikoku, God of Wealth

Unknown Artist

A young peasant woman with a basket of eggs, embodying playful sensuality in a lush landscape.

The Beautiful Country Woman

François Boucher

François Boucher's painting 'Companions of Diana' depicts the goddess Diana with her nymphs in a serene woodland setting.

Companions of Diana

François Boucher

A young woman in traditional Spanish attire gazes directly at the viewer, embodying the spirit of the maja.

Maja (...unleserlich)

Francisco de Goya

A woman bends toward two children by a sparkling fountain in a tranquil setting.

A woman and two children by a fountain

Francisco de Goya

Portrait of Dorothea Hellen by Angelica Kauffmann.

Dorothea Hellen

Angelica Kauffmann

A young woman cradles a small dog, smiling gently in a soft, golden light.

A Woman with a Dog

Jean-Honoré Fragonard

A portrait of Marie Françoise de La Cropte de St. Abre, Marquise d'Argence, featuring a large silvery bow and a warm expression.

Marie Françoise de La Cropte de St. Abre, Marquise d'Argence

Jean-Marc Nattier

A sketch by George Romney depicting a lady in a thoughtful pose.

Sketch for the Portrait of a Lady

George Romney

A young woman in a white dress with a golden drapery sits holding a globe and a cornucopia, set against a rural landscape.

Princess Louise-Élisabeth of France - The Earth

Jean-Marc Nattier

A painting depicting the Basilica of Maxentius and the Church of Santa Francesca Romana in ancient Rome.

The Basilica of Maxentius and the Church of Santa Francesca Romana

Canaletto

A young woman receives music lessons from her tutor in a softly lit room.

The Music Lesson

Jean-Honoré Fragonard

A family portrait showcasing the Browne family in a lush setting.

The Browne Family

Francis Wheatley

A confident prince in a red coat poses with an ornate vase, exuding self-assurance and elegance.

Prince Leopold III Friedrich Franz of Anhalt-Dessau

Anton von Maron

Portrait of Edward Shippen by Gilbert Stuart.

Edward Shippen

Gilbert Stuart

A young woman depicted as the goddess Hebe, offering a delicate cup with flowing drapery and a gentle blush.

The Duchess of Chaulnes Represented as Hebe

Jean-Marc Nattier

A woman gazes directly at the viewer, wearing a pale blue and white gown with a hint of a smile.

Porträt der Madame Dupin

Jean-Marc Nattier

Canaletto's painting depicts the Bucintoro returning to the Molo during the Festa della Sensa in Venice.

The Bucintoro Returning to the Molo on Ascension Day

Canaletto

A parrot perches at the edge of the frame, complementing Madame Louise Dupin's blue-gloved hand and rose-pink skirt.

Portrait of Madame Louise Dupin

Jean-Marc Nattier

A woman dressed in blue silk, holding a golden ewer and cup, with an eagle beside her, embodying Hebe.

Madame Le Fèvre de Caumartin as Hebe

Jean-Marc Nattier

A portrait of Anna Elisabeth Leerse, adorned in rose-colored silk with lace and pearls, gazing steadily at the viewer.

Portrait of Frankfurt banker's wife Anna Elisabeth Leerse

Jean-Marc Nattier

A young woman in shimmering silks, crowned with a crescent moon, poses as Diana in a moonlit wood.

Portrait of Madame Bonnier de la Mosson as Diana (Constance-Gabrielle-Magdeleine du Monciel de Lauraille

Jean-Marc Nattier

A young woman in a lavender gown with lace sleeves and flowers in her hair, holding a closed fan, gazes slightly away.

Madame Adélaïde de France (1732–1800), daughter of Louis XV

Jean-Marc Nattier

A serene young woman in a soft gown, gazing away with a gentle expression, illuminated by pale light.

Me Infante

Jean-Marc Nattier

A young woman in golden robes stands before a seated man, their expressions conveying a moment of intense emotion.

Alexander and Roxana (Pietro Rotari)

Pietro Antonio Rotari

A woman in a coral-pink gown with powdered hair gazes gently at the viewer, set against a dark background.

Portrait de femme

Jean-Marc Nattier

Portrait of Colonel David Humphreys by Gilbert Stuart.

Colonel David Humphreys

Gilbert Stuart

Portrait of Manuel de Roda y Arrieta by Pompeo Batoni.

Manuel de Roda y Arrieta

Pompeo Batoni

Portrait of Giuseppe Valadier, oil on canvas by Pietro Labruzzi

Portrait of the Architect Giuseppe Valadier

Pietro Labruzzi

A portrait featuring a woman's and a young man's heads by Jacques Louis David.

Et kvinde- og et ynglingehoved

Jacques Louis David

Portrait of Maria Luisa of Parma, Queen of Spain, by Francisco de Goya.

Maria Luisa of Parma, Queen of Spain

Francisco de Goya

Mariano Ferrer y Aulet

Francisco de Goya

A man in a lion skin, holding a club, gazes confidently while surrounded by a softly illuminated landscape.

Duc de Chaulnes en Hercule (Nattier, 1746)

Jean-Marc Nattier

A serene woman in a flowing green gown gazes confidently at the viewer, surrounded by a lush landscape.

Portrait of Madame de Flesselles

Jean-Marc Nattier

A grand portico with columns and an arcade in a fantasy architectural setting.

Perspective View with Portico

Canaletto

A woman in a red silk dress with lace, gazing thoughtfully while resting her hand on an open book.

Portrait of Maria Leszczyńska

Jean-Marc Nattier

A seated young man with raised hand and leg, painted in the Rococo style.

Étude de jeune homme assis, la jambe droite et la main levées

Jean-Antoine Watteau

A young artist in an ochre robe gazes at the viewer, brush in hand, surrounded by artistic tools and objects.

Portrait of a Painter, perhaps the Artist Himself

Aert Schouman

A serene portrait of Anthonia van der Linden with soft features and gentle light.

Portrait of Anthonia van der Linden

Aert Schouman

A calm, robed figure stands among armored soldiers, illuminated by torchlight in a dark, tense scene.

The arrest of Christ

Aert de Gelder

A seated woman with dark curls wears a white dress with a pale pink sash, resting her arms on her lap and a cushion against a muted brown background.

The Countess of Casa Flores

Francisco de Goya

A dramatic scene of two cats poised to fight, showcasing their tension and instinct.

Cat fight

Francisco de Goya

A vision of angels ascending and descending a ladder of light above a sleeping figure under a tree.

Jacob's Dream

Aert de Gelder

A serene portrait of Marie-Josephe of Saxony, showcasing her composed expression and elegant attire.

Portrait of Marie-Josephe of Saxony, Dauphine of France

Jean-Marc Nattier

A man in a draped garment with an open gesture, inviting conversation, set against a warm, earthy background.

Portrait of Herman Boerhaave (1688-1738)

Aert de Gelder

A young woman in a white shawl pauses on a sunlit street as a boy offers her a ceramic jug.

The Crockery Vendor

Francisco de Goya

A young man and woman share a playful moment, surrounded by grapes and a canopy of vines, in a lush summer setting.

Lille PdBA nattier scene galante

Jean-Marc Nattier

A portrait of a young woman seated gracefully, showcasing the elegance of Rococo style.

Seated Young Woman

Jean-Antoine Watteau

Scala dei Giganti by Canaletto depicts the Giants’ Staircase of the Doge’s Palace in Venice.

Scala dei Giganti

Canaletto

A serene river landscape featuring a crumbling stone bridge and ancient ruins.

River Landscape with Ruin and Bridge

François Boucher

A lively scene of men and women dancing under a bridge, embodying the spirit of Madrid's popular classes.

Popular Party Under a Bridge or Popular Dance

Francisco de Goya

A magpie perched on a barrel surrounded by children and a woman in blue in a sunlit, half-ruined arcade.

The Tame Magpie

Alessandro Magnasco

Portrait of John Warren, oil on canvas by Rembrandt Peale

John Warren (1753-1815)

Rembrandt Peale

Portrait of Miguel Fernández Durán, marquis of Tolosa, by Francisco de Goya.

Miguel Fernández Durán, marquis of Tolosa

Francisco de Goya

A portrait of a young woman with a confident gaze, wearing a blue silk dress and a pink rose pinned at her bodice.

Manon Balletti

Jean-Marc Nattier