Fine Art

19th Century Paintings

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

A scene depicting a woman in a tattered dress in a dimly lit interior.

La Veille aux Loques

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Portrait of Louise Harduin by Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot.

Louise Harduin

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot

A portrait of a man wearing a fur cap, showcasing detailed facial features.

Head of a Man in a Fur-Cap

Arnold Peter Weisz-Kubínčan

A portrait of an aristocratic lady by Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller.

Portrait einer adeligen Dame

Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller

A charming scene of a serenade in a picturesque setting.

Das Ständchen

Carl Spitzweg

A lively depiction of a Parisian scene by Jules Chéret.

Punch Grassot

Jules Chéret

A landscape featuring rolling green hills, small houses, and a church spire among trees under a vast blue sky with clouds.

Ekeberg og Oslo kirke Oslo Museum OB.0

Adolph Tidemand

Portrait of Emanuel Ritter von Neuwall by Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller.

Emanuel Ritter von Neuwall (1813-1879)

Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller

A close-up portrait of a peasant woman by Jean-François Millet.

Head of a Peasant Woman

Jean-François Millet

A warm scene of a festive kitchen with an elderly woman presenting a roasted bird surrounded by excited children and a dog.

Der Festbraten

Felix Schlesinger

A serene depiction of a young woman resting in a natural setting.

Rest

William Bouguereau

A portrait of a young boy with a playful expression, showcasing Goya's unique style.

El de la rollona. (Nanny’s boy.)

Francisco de Goya

A snow-blanketed landscape with a solitary figure trudging through drifts.

Winter

Georges Seurat

A serene coastal village scene by Odilon Redon.

Village breton au bord de mer

Odilon Redon

A historical painting depicting Helena and Count Bertram before the King of France.

Helena and Count Bertram before the King of France

Francis Wheatley

A vibrant still life painting featuring a fruit stall.

The Fruit Stall

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A painting depicting the Old Hungerford Bridge by James Abbott McNeill Whistler.

Old Hungerford Bridge

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Henri Gervex's 'Rolla' captures a moment of intimate conversation.

Rolla

Henri Gervex

Camille Pissarro's 'View of Saint-Ouen-l’Aumône' captures a serene landscape.

View of Saint-Ouen-l’Aumône

Camille Pissarro

A seated woman with a composed expression, likely representing Mrs. Price of Rugby, painted by John Linnell.

Portrait Of A Woman, Probably Mrs. Price Of Rugby

John Linnell

A seated young Italian man depicted in a realistic style.

Jeune italien assis

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot

A boy driving a wagon along a sunlit country road, capturing the essence of rural American life.

Boy Driving a Wagon

Albert Pinkham Ryder

A young woman cradles an ibis on a riverbank, surrounded by a lush landscape.

Young Woman with Ibis

Edgar Degas

A moonlit cove scene with shimmering water and shadowy rocks, evoking a dreamlike atmosphere.

Moonlit Cove

Albert Pinkham Ryder

Portrait of Maren Juel by Jens Juel showcases a woman in traditional attire.

Portrett av Maren Juel

Jens Juel

A depiction of a street scene in Chelsea by Whistler.

Lindsay Row, Chelsea

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A dignified Arab man in a richly patterned robe and white turban, lost in thought.

Arab man

Alexandre Cabanel

Franz Xaver Winterhalter's portrait of Zofia Odescalchi captures her elegance and grace.

Portrait of Zofia Odescalchi née Branicka

Franz Xaver Winterhalter

A charming portrayal of children by William Bouguereau.

Tetes d’enfants

William Bouguereau

Trees in the Szczawnik Valley by Adolf Dressler, oil on canvas, depicting a serene valley landscape

Trees in the Szczawnik valley

Adolf Dressler

A young waitress stands behind a marble counter, holding a glass of beer.

Waitress serving beer

Édouard Manet

The Death of Moses by Alexandre Cabanel depicts Moses gazing upon Canaan as he approaches his end.

The Death of Moses

Alexandre Cabanel

Portrait of Madame Louise Marès by Alexandre Cabanel, showcasing her dignified presence.

Portrait de madame Louise Marès, née Bidreman

Alexandre Cabanel

A satirical depiction of a man being offered money for an injustice.

Monsieur Monsieur m’offrir 500 francs pour me faire commettre une semblable injustice

Honoré Daumier

A portrait of an Italian woman by Wilhelm Marstrand.

Bedende italienerinde, brystbillede

Wilhelm Marstrand

A young girl absorbed in her own world, sitting in a sunlit corner.

Het geliefde plekje

Felix Schlesinger

Francisco de Goya's 'No llegan á tiempo' captures a moment of urgency and emotion.

No llegan á tiempo

Francisco de Goya

A serene marine landscape by George Inness showcasing soft colors and gentle waves.

A Marine

George Inness

A winter scene depicting the quarry town of Carrières-Saint-Denis with pale stone and clustered buildings under a cool sky.

Carrières-Saint-Denis

Claude Monet

A vibrant depiction of a skating rink scene by Jules Chéret.

Casino 16 rue Cadet, skating-bal… Séances de jour… avec un brillant orchestre…mai

Jules Chéret

This painting depicts a portrait of David d’Angers by Honoré Daumier.

David d’Angers

Honoré Daumier

Alfred Ost's painting 'Wapenbroeders' depicts a historical scene with detailed figures.

Wapenbroeders

Alfred Ost

A nude woman sits alone, her body rendered with Cézanne’s characteristic brushwork.

Nude woman

Paul Cézanne

A depiction of a man in a hospital bed, surrounded by medical figures.

The Imaginary Invalid

Honoré Daumier

A depiction of a woodchopper in a rural setting, showcasing the labor of rural life.

The Woodchopper

Jean-François Millet

A dramatic landscape painting depicting the Pass of Saint Gotthard in Switzerland, showcasing the power of nature.

The Pass of Saint Gotthard, Switzerland

Joseph Mallord William Turner

Portrait of Mrs. A Lawrence Rotch by John Singer Sargent.

Portrait Of Mrs A Lawrence Rotch

John Singer Sargent

David Roberts' painting captures the grandeur of the Temple of Edfou in Upper Egypt.

Portico of the Temple of Edfou [Idfû], Upper Egypt. Nov. 23rd

David Roberts

A vibrant depiction of a Venetian scene by Thomas Moran.

Venetian Scene

Thomas Moran

A young girl wearing a new bonnet in a domestic setting.

The New Bonnet

Eastman Johnson

A portrait of John Sergeant by Thomas Sully.

John Sergeant

Thomas Sully

A beautiful still life painting featuring a bouquet of violets.

Le Bouquet de violettes

William Bouguereau

An elderly woman healing a sick child in a rustic interior, embodying the essence of rural life.

The Healer

Taras Shevchenko

Portrait Study of Baroness Naomi (Emi) De La Chapelle by Albert Edelfelt.

Portrait Study Of Baroness Naomi (Emi) De La Chapelle

Albert Edelfelt

A painting featuring a horse, bull, and rabbit by Alfred Ost.

Paard, stier en konijn

Alfred Ost

Portrait of Betty Wertheimer by John Singer Sargent.

Betty Wertheimer

John Singer Sargent

Portrait of Victoria Dubourg by Henri Fantin-Latour.

Victoria Dubourg, wife of the Artist

Henri Fantin-Latour

Gustave Moreau's 'La Fiancée De La Nuit' depicts a mystical figure surrounded by rich colors.

La Fiancée De La Nuit

Gustave Moreau

A charming depiction of flirtation in a lively setting.

The Flirtation

Eugen von Blaas

A detailed depiction of the gatehouse at the Monastery of St. Nicholas by Taras Shevchenko.

Gate house, monastery, Nikolai

Taras Shevchenko

A portrait of an elegant woman adjusting her collar.

Een elegante dame, haar kraag schikkend: borststuk

Isaac Israëls

Honoré Daumier's 'Pygmalion' explores themes of creation and desire.

Pygmalion

Honoré Daumier

A young woman holding a taper, illuminated by candlelight in a darkened room.

Woman with a Taper

Jules Breton

A depiction of Angelica chained to a rock by the sea, awaiting a sea monster.

Angelica

Georges Seurat

Honoré Daumier's 'Robert Macaire avocat' captures a satirical portrayal of a lawyer.

Robert Macaire avocat.

Honoré Daumier

A Swedish woman knitting with a basket on her back, capturing rural life.

Strikkende svensk kone med kurv på ryggen

Wilhelm Marstrand

Head of a lion by Théodore Géricault, showcasing its intense gaze and wild mane.

Head of a lion

Théodore Géricault

A portrait of a young Swedish boy wearing a cap.

Svensk dreng med kasket

Wilhelm Marstrand

A painting by Francisco de Goya depicting intense emotions and dramatic figures.

Disparate furioso

Francisco de Goya

Honoré Daumier's painting 'Odilon Barrot' captures a notable figure in a realistic style.

Odilon Barrot

Honoré Daumier

Self-portrait of Francisco de Goya with Dr. Arrieta in a sickroom.

Self-portrait with Dr Arrieta

Francisco de Goya

Carl Bloch's 'The Entombment' depicts a poignant moment of mourning.

The Entombment

Carl Bloch

Franz von Defregger's 'Besuch der Tanten' depicts a lively family gathering.

Besuch der Tanten

Franz von Defregger

A portrait of a young girl with a direct gaze, painted by Georges Seurat.

Head of a Young Girl

Georges Seurat

A dramatic seascape depicting a burning ship engulfed by chaotic waves.

Seascape with Burning Hulk

Joseph Mallord William Turner

Portrait of Toussaint Lemaistre by Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot.

Toussaint Lemaistre (1807–1888)

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot

A vibrant depiction of a circus performance with a ringmaster and a bareback rider.

The Circus

Georges Seurat

A tranquil suburban scene with modest homes and greenery painted by Georges Seurat.

Houses and Garden

Georges Seurat

A cleric with raised arms, painted by Isidore Pils.

Cleric with Raised Arms

Isidore Pils

A group of ragged figures huddled together, depicting Spanish poverty in Gustave Doré's 'The Beggars of Burgos'.

The Beggars of Burgos

Gustave Doré

A central figure in a blue-black cloak stands apart, surrounded by pale bodies reaching out in desperation.

Souls on the Banks of the Acheron

Adolf Hirémy-Hirschl

A Sister of Charity shielding a child during the Paris siege.

Sœur de la Charité sauvant un enfant. Épisode du siège de Paris

Gustave Doré

A captivating scene depicting a moment of intrigue and curiosity.

Who Is It

Lawrence Alma-Tadema

Albin Egger Lienz's 'Reapers in a Gathering Storm' depicts laborers in a dramatic landscape.

Reapers in a GatheringStorm

Albin Egger Lienz

Portrait of Victor Chocquet by Paul Cézanne, depicting a seated man with a direct gaze.

Portrait of Victor Chocquet

Paul Cézanne

A woman leans forward in a contemplative pose, showcasing Cézanne's unique brushwork.

Woman Leaning Forward II

Paul Cézanne

Aline, Paul Gauguin's daughter, sits quietly in a sunlit room, embodying innocence and introspection.

Interior with Aline

Paul Gauguin

Horace Vernet's 'Marauders' depicts a dramatic scene of conflict.

Marauders (Maraudeurs. Petits! Petits! Petits!)

Horace Vernet

A portrait of a woman holding a scarlet letter in a lush setting.

The Scarlet Letter

Hugues Merle

A reclining nude by Giovanni Boldini showcasing fluid brushwork and vibrant colors.

Reclining Nude

Giovanni Boldini