19th Century Paintings

Browse free public domain 19th century artworks, paintings, illustrations, and museum pieces.

Anders Zorn's painting 'Coquelin Cadet' captures a striking portrait of the French actor.

Coquelin Cadet

Anders Zorn

A depiction of the moment King Casimir the Great's tomb is opened, revealing his skeleton adorned with royal regalia.

The Interior of the Tomb of King Casimir the Great

Jan Matejko

A detailed rendering of a horse's head in warm tones against a dark background, with its body outlined in pencil.

Study of a Horse

Adolph Tidemand

A soldier bids farewell to a woman, capturing a moment of emotional separation.

Soldier's Farewell

Gustave Doré

A portrait of Baron Johan Philip Palmén by Eero Järnefelt.

Portrait Of Baron Johan Philip Palmén, Vice Chancellor Of The University

Eero Järnefelt

A depiction of everyday life by Honoré Daumier.

Glais Bizoin

Honoré Daumier

A portrait of Marguerite de Conflans by Édouard Manet, depicting her in a moment of quiet reflection.

Marguerite de Conflans

Édouard Manet

Portrait of a young lady with a veil by Eugen von Blaas.

Portrait of a young lady with a veil

Eugen von Blaas

A portrait of Jan Bloch by Jan Ciągliński.

Portrait of Jan Bloch

Jan Ciągliński

David Roberts' painting 'Suez' captures a vibrant landscape.

Suez

David Roberts

Portrait of George Musgrave Giger by Thomas Sully.

George Musgrave Giger

Thomas Sully

A young girl holds lemons in a serene portrait by William Bouguereau.

Girl Holding Lemons

William Bouguereau

A portrait of Manuel Quijano by Francisco de Goya.

Manuel Quijano

Francisco de Goya

A portrait of a woman holding fans, showcasing Manet's unique style.

Woman With Fans

Édouard Manet

A watercolor study by Adolf Schrödter showcasing intricate details.

Studien zur Aquarell-Malerei Pl.21

Adolf Schrödter

A still life painting featuring large apples and a delicate glass compote.

Nature morte avec des pommes et une coupe (Les grosses pommes).

Paul Cézanne

A young girl sits at an upright piano, poised to play, in a quiet parlor.

Jeune Fille au piano (Girl at the Piano - The Overture to Tannhauser)

Paul Cézanne

Portrait of Madame Choquet by the window, painted by Pierre-Auguste Renoir in 1876.

Portrait of Madame Choquet by the window

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Portrait of Madame François Simon by Eugène Delacroix.

Portrait of Madame François Simon

Eugène Delacroix

This painting depicts a mythical scene with vibrant colors and intricate details.

L’etoile Merveilleuse, Création Lepere

Georges Meunier

Edvard Munch's 'Two Nudes' captures the human form in a raw and emotional manner.

Two Nudes

Edvard Munch

A depiction of a lively street scene in Vienna during May.

Wiener Straßenbild vom Mai

Oskar Laske

A serene landscape painting featuring a cow heading to the fields at dawn.

Rayons Du Matin (La Vache Allant Aux Champs)

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot

William Bouguereau's 'Study of a Mother and Child' captures the tender bond between mother and child.

Study of a Mother and Child

William Bouguereau

The Battle at Kagoshima captures a significant historical moment in Japanese art.

The Battle at Kagoshima

Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

A scene depicting women at a well, showcasing everyday life.

At The Well

John George Brown

Children with Brushwood depicts children gathering brushwood in a natural setting.

Children with Brushwood

Anton Romako

Portrait of Monsieur Lavergne by Ingres, showcasing his refined features and elegant attire.

Monsieur Lavergne

Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres

A depiction of an Arab man smoking a nargilah, showcasing Orientalist themes.

Arab smoking a nargilah

Rudolf Ernst

A detailed painting of the Cathedral of Antwerp by Henri de Braekeleer.

The Cathedral of Antwerp

Henri de Braekeleer

A bust of the Virgin Mary depicted in a serene and contemplative manner.

La Vierge en buste

Émile Munier

This painting depicts a religious scene with emotional depth and realism.

Den angrende Peter Forarbejde til radering fra

Carl Bloch

Friedrich von Amerling's painting features Ignaz Raffalt portrayed as Falstaff.

Der Landschaftsmaler Ignaz Raffalt als Falstaff

Friedrich von Amerling

A dramatic landscape painting by Narcisse-Virgile Diaz de La Peña.

L’Orage

Narcisse-Virgile Diaz de La Peña

A captivating scene depicting a musician in a vibrant setting.

The Forgotten Tune

Rudolf Ernst

This artwork depicts a tense moment with figures urging each other to act quickly.

Despacha, que dispiértan. (Be quick, they are waking up.)

Francisco de Goya

A serene garden scene in Montmartre, capturing figures enjoying a leisurely afternoon.

A Garden in Montmartre

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A man with a hat and a box under his arm depicted in a realistic style.

Man met hoed en doos onder de arm

Alfred Ost

Study for 'The Harvesters' by Jean-François Millet showcases peasant clothing in a rural setting.

Peasant Clothes, Study for ‘The Harvesters’

Jean-François Millet

A painting by Narcisse-Virgile Diaz de La Peña depicting two hands.

Deux mains

Narcisse-Virgile Diaz de La Peña

A charming Rococo painting depicting a couple in a romantic embrace.

Duo d’Amour

Jehan Georges Vibert

A unique artwork by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi depicting a potted plant.

Earth for the Potted Plant

Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

A portrait of a woman by John Singer Sargent.

Eliza

John Singer Sargent

A historical painting depicting the inauguration of Åbo Akademi University.

The inauguration of Åbo Akademi University in

Albert Edelfelt

This painting features two draped figures seated face forward, showcasing Diaz's skill in figurative representation.

Deux personnages drapés assis de face et étude de bras

Narcisse-Virgile Diaz de La Peña

A depiction of everyday life by Honoré Daumier.

Pagnerre

Honoré Daumier

Portrait of Narcisse Virgile Diaz de la Peña by Jean-François Millet.

Portrait of Narcisse Virgile Diaz de la Peña

Jean-François Millet

A painting by Isaac Israëls depicting a man with a bag over his shoulder.

Man met zak over schouder

Isaac Israëls

Portrait of James-Jacques-Joseph Tissot by Edgar Degas, showcasing a seated man in a dark suit with a direct gaze.

James-Jacques-Joseph Tissot (1836–1902)

Edgar Degas

Portrait of Tage Thiel by Carl Larsson showcases a detailed representation of the subject.

Portrait of Tage Thiel

Carl Larsson

A contemplative monk in a serene setting.

Monk

Isidore Pils

Portrait of Hortense de Beauharnais by Anne Louis Girodet-Trioson.

Portrait of Hortense de Beauharnais, Queen of Holland

Anne Louis Girodet-Trioson

Portrait of Frederick Wenz by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec.

Frederick Wenz

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

A captivating scene of two figures engaged in a duet.

The duet

Pascal-Adolphe-Jean Dagnan-Bouveret

A painting titled 'Angel' by Isidore Pils depicting a serene angelic figure.

Angel

Isidore Pils

Thomas Sully's 'Portrait of the Artist' showcases the artist's self-representation.

Portrait of the Artist

Thomas Sully

Henri Rivière's 'Le Vieux bateau' captures a serene marine scene with a weathered boat.

Le Vieux bateau

Henri Rivière

A serene depiction of women bathing in a forest pond.

Women Bathing at a Forest Pond

Carl Spitzweg

*Brabisimo! (Bravo!)* by Francisco de Goya captures a lively scene filled with energy and excitement.

Brabisimo! (Bravo!)

Francisco de Goya

A dynamic scene of carriages in motion, showcasing urban life.

Cabriolets en actions

Honoré Daumier

A serene scene depicting figures under an elder bush.

Under the elder bush

Hans Thoma

A still life painting featuring a casual arrangement of fruit and flowers on a tabletop.

Flowers and Fruits

Paul Cézanne

Portrait of Wilhelm Troszel by Józef Simmler showcases a detailed representation of the subject.

Portrait of Wilhelm Troszel

Józef Simmler

A single thistle flower against a neutral background, showcasing its sharp silhouette and intricate details.

The Thistle

Édouard Manet

Portrait of William Brand

John George Brown

A girl in a white dress delicately arranging flowers, illuminated against a dark background.

Girl in White (Margaret Greene)

Abbott Handerson Thayer

A seated woman engaged in sewing, showcasing domestic life in the Dutch Golden Age.

Vrouw, zittend met naaiwerk

Nicolaas van der Waay

A woman in a muted dress stands with her hands clasped at her waist, gazing steadily with a composed yet distant expression.

Standing Woman

Abbott Handerson Thayer

A portrait study of an Italian peasant girl by John Frederick Lewis.

Portrait study of an Italian peasant girl

John Frederick Lewis

A depiction of a group of penitent figures in a somber setting.

Onze boetende medebroeders

Alfred Ost

Portrait of a young man by Carl Spitzweg.

Porträt eines jungen Mannes

Carl Spitzweg

A painting by William Bouguereau depicting a man with outstretched arms.

Etude d’homme les bras tendus, huile sur toile

William Bouguereau

A detailed depiction of scenes inside a manor house and a diviner.

Sketches of figural compositions – the scene inside a manor house and the scene with a diviner

Józef Simmler

A painting depicting figures in a historical setting.

Fanger fra Forbedringshuset

Martinus Rørbye

A depiction of rural life showcasing the exchange of love tokens.

Love Tokens

Jules Breton

Goya's 'Miren que grabes!' captures a solemn moment with expressive figures.

Miren que grabes! (Look how solemn they are!)

Francisco de Goya

Edgar Degas's painting 'Mr. and Mrs. Édouard Manet' depicts a tense domestic scene between the couple.

Mr. and Mrs. Édouard Manet

Edgar Degas

A painting featuring two female nudes and a seated male nude by Thomas Sully.

Two Female Nudes; Seated Male Nude

Thomas Sully

Marie Egner's 'In der Laube' captures a serene interior scene filled with light.

In der Laube

Marie Egner

A still life painting by Gustave Courbet featuring various objects.

Nature morte

Gustave Courbet

Portrait of Countess Róża Sobańska by Józef Simmler.

Portrait of countess Róża Sobańska

Józef Simmler

Aarhus, Suldal, Ryfylke by Amaldus Nielsen depicts a serene Norwegian landscape.

Aarhus, Suldal, Ryfylke

Amaldus Nielsen

A dramatic depiction of a bullfight capturing the intensity of the event.

Bullfight in a Divided Ring

Francisco de Goya

A young lady in a pink silk dress, captured in a realistic style.

Junge Dame in rosafarbenem Atlaskleid

Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller

A portrait of a woman in a green dress by Claude Monet.

Camille (The Woman in the Green Dress)

Claude Monet

Francisco de Goya's 'Y son fieras' depicts a dramatic scene with wild animals.

Y son fieras

Francisco de Goya

A portrait of Prince Eugenius by Adolf Schrödter.

Prinz Eugenius

Adolf Schrödter

A portrait of a man with a cane by Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot.

Le Boiteux

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot

A portrait of a man by Pascal-Adolphe-Jean Dagnan-Bouveret.

Profil masculin

Pascal-Adolphe-Jean Dagnan-Bouveret

Portrait of Johann Jakob Schwartz von Mohrenstern by Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller.

Johann Jakob Schwartz von Mohrenstern (Fabriksdirektor und Privatier)

Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller