19th Century Paintings

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

Edgar Degas's portrait of Edmondo and Thérèse Morbilli, depicting a somber mood and emotional distance.

Edmondo and Thérèse Morbilli

Edgar Degas

A portrait by Eero Järnefelt showcasing detailed realism.

Untitled

Eero Järnefelt

A captivating scene depicting figures in a desert setting.

Halt In The Desert

John Frederick Lewis

A portrait by Eero Järnefelt showcasing a figure in a natural setting.

Untitled

Eero Järnefelt

A group of ballet dancers in white tutus rehearse on a dimly lit stage, some stretching, chatting, and practicing dance steps.

Edgar Degas - Rehearsal on Stage

Edgar Degas

A portrait by Eero Järnefelt showcasing detailed realism.

Untitled

Eero Järnefelt

Eero Järnefelt's 'Untitled' captures a moment in time with detailed realism.

Untitled

Eero Järnefelt

A woman lost in thought, depicted in a serene interior setting.

Lost in Thought

Ludwig Knaus

Portrait of Jeanne Duval by Édouard Manet features a woman elegantly holding a fan.

Portrait of Jeanne Duval or Woman with Fan

Édouard Manet

Oenochoé shaped head of a young man by Edgar Degas, blending classical and modern elements.

Oenochoé shaped head of young man

Edgar Degas

Eero Järnefelt's 'Untitled' showcases a realistic portrayal of its subject.

Untitled

Eero Järnefelt

Edgar Degas' painting of Mademoiselle Dihau playing the piano, capturing a moment of musical concentration.

Mademoiselle Dihau Playing the Piano

Edgar Degas

Edgar Degas' painting captures a bustling cotton office in New Orleans.

A Cotton Office in New Orleans

Edgar Degas

A serene landscape painting by Renoir showcasing lush greenery and soft light.

Paysage

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A portrait of a young girl by Friedrich von Amerling.

Bildnis eines Mädchens

Friedrich von Amerling

A depiction of an elegant interior scene by Whistler.

Victoria Club

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A serene landscape painting by Renoir showcasing lush greenery and vibrant colors.

Paysage

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Gustave Caillebotte's 'The Floor Planers' depicts workers in a Parisian setting.

The Floor Planers

Gustave Caillebotte

A depiction of a quaint village shop in Chelsea by Whistler.

Village Shop, Chelsea

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Two women seated by a window, examining a letter with an air of anticipation.

Two Women with a Letter

Joseph Mallord William Turner

Portrait of George McCulloch by John Singer Sargent.

George McCulloch

John Singer Sargent

Eugène Delacroix's 'Assassination of the Bishop of Liège' depicts a chaotic scene of political violence.

Assassination of the Bishop of Liège

Eugène Delacroix

A portrait by Anders Zorn showcasing his skill in capturing human emotion.

Hins Anders

Anders Zorn

A portrait of a man from the people by Odilon Redon.

Een man van het volk

Odilon Redon

A portrait of a woman elegantly holding a fan, showcasing Whistler's skill in capturing character.

Woman with a Fan

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A dynamic scene of two Arab riders on horseback, with horses in mid-stride and a sunlit background.

Arabs on Horseback

Adolf Schreyer

Portrait of Madame Berthier by Maximilien Luce showcases a woman in a vibrant setting.

Portrait De Madame Berthier

Maximilien Luce

A portrait of a woman dressed in traditional Algerian attire, showcasing vibrant colors.

Algérienne

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot

A lively depiction of a traditional Danish dance in a rural setting.

Runddans i Græsted

Julius Paulsen

A portrait of a woman wearing a striking red hat, showcasing the artist's skill in capturing personality.

Lady with a Red Hat (Portrait of Maggie Wilson)

Frank Duveneck

A semi-nude man seated in introspection, illuminated by soft light.

Semi-nude man

Jan Matejko

A young woman is depicted knitting by a garden gate, showcasing a serene moment in daily life.

Young Woman Knitting by a Garden Gate

Daniel Ridgway Knight

A dramatic seascape depicting the aftermath of a storm with broken masts and fishermen near the shore.

The Morning after the Storm

Joseph Mallord William Turner

A depiction of the mythological figures of Love and Psyche by William Bouguereau.

L’amour et psyché

William Bouguereau

A portrait by Honoré Daumier showcasing his unique style.

Luneau

Honoré Daumier

Vasily Vereshchagin's 'Kyrgyz' captures a moment in Kyrgyz culture.

Kyrgyz

Vasily Vereshchagin

A dramatic scene shows figures tumbling on temple steps beneath a large arch, with a winged figure in golden armor and vivid red, gold, and blue garments.

Heliodorus Driven from the Temple

Eugène Delacroix

Henri Gervex's 'L’attente trompée' captures a moment of anticipation.

L’attente trompée

Henri Gervex

Rudolf Ernst's 'The Nubian Guard' captures a moment of cultural exchange.

The Nubian Guard

Rudolf Ernst

A portrait of Madame Céline Leclanché by Giovanni Boldini.

Madame Céline Leclanché

Giovanni Boldini

Alfred Ost's 'Geef den koning wat den koning toekomt!' captures a historical moment with vivid detail.

Geef den koning wat den koning toekomt!

Alfred Ost

Henri Fantin-Latour's painting depicts the Holy Family resting.

L’Enfance du Christ. Le repos de la Sainte Famille

Henri Fantin-Latour

Ariadne by Henri Fantin-Latour depicts a mythological figure in a serene setting.

Ariadne

Henri Fantin-Latour

This painting depicts sheep in a pastoral setting.

Pauvres moutons ah

Honoré Daumier

A portrait of Niels Lauritz Høyen by Wilhelm Marstrand.

The Art Historian Niels Lauritz Høyen

Wilhelm Marstrand

Portrait of Mrs. William Wilberforce and her child by John Linnell.

Portrait of Mrs. William Wilberforce and Child

John Linnell

A portrait of three men in formal attire, showcasing intricate details and lifelike expressions.

The Three Aces

Vittorio Matteo Corcos

Alfred Stevens' 'L’éte' captures a serene summer scene with figures enjoying leisure time.

L’éte

Alfred Stevens

Portrait Romantique by Paul Cézanne, showcasing a half-turned figure against a dark background.

Cézanne - Portrait Romantique, 1868-70, 1975.85

Paul Cézanne

A portrait of Carl Rahl by Friedrich von Amerling.

Der Maler Carl Rahl

Friedrich von Amerling

Portrait of Karl von Pausinger by Friedrich von Amerling.

Der Maler Karl von Pausinger

Friedrich von Amerling

A newborn calf lying on straw, showcasing its vulnerable posture and the texture of the straw.

Newborn calf on straw

Vincent van Gogh

A portrait of Paul Grand by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres.

The Lawyer Paul Grand

Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres

David Roberts' painting captures a detailed view of Constantinople.

View of Constantinople

David Roberts

A serene interior scene featuring the artist's mother and wife.

Evening in the Drawing Room. The Artist’s Mother and Wife

Vilhelm Hammershøi

A serene coastal landscape painting by John Frederick Kensett.

Coast Scene

John Frederick Kensett

A portrait of the legendary Norwegian violinist Ole Bull by Nils Dardel, capturing his intense concentration while playing.

Ola Bull

Nils Dardel

A vibrant Impressionist painting by Claude Monet depicting shimmering water and light.

Monet w313

Claude Monet

A dramatic landscape painting featuring a stormy sky.

L’orage

Narcisse-Virgile Diaz de La Peña

Portrait of Konstanty Branicki by Friedrich von Amerling, showcasing detailed realism.

Portrait of Konstanty Branicki (1824–1884)

Friedrich von Amerling

David Roberts' 'Interior of a theatre' captures the vibrant atmosphere of a theatrical setting.

Interior of a theatre

David Roberts

Thomas Cole's 'L’Allegro' captures a vibrant allegorical scene.

L’Allegro

Thomas Cole

A portrait of Maria Joanna de Cocaies by Ferdinand Keller.

Studie der Maria Joanna de Cocaies, sitzend in Halbfigur nach links gewendet

Ferdinand Keller

This painting depicts a humorous scene of a doctor treating a patient with colic.

Recette pour guérir la colique

Honoré Daumier

A captivating genre scene by William Bouguereau depicting a young girl with a book.

Le Livre De Prix

William Bouguereau

A portrait of two young girls by William Bouguereau.

A portrait of Eva and Frances Johnston

William Bouguereau

Claude Monet's poignant painting of his wife, Camille, on her deathbed.

Camille Monet on her deathbed

Claude Monet

A soldier depicted in a realistic style by Isidore Pils.

Soldier

Isidore Pils

Eugène Boudin's 'Le Havre. Bassin De La Barre' captures a vibrant marine scene.

Le Havre. Bassin De La Barre

Eugène Boudin

A serene landscape painting by Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot.

Study of a landscape near Cività Castellana

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot

Architecture scene depicting Edinburgh's streets, oil painting by Alexander Nasmyth

Princes Street with the Commencement of the Building of the Royal Institution

Alexander Nasmyth

This artwork features angelic figures in a study for a larger religious painting.

Study of angels for the painting ‘The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary’

Józef Simmler

Henri Fantin-Latour's 'A Studio At Les Batignolles' captures a lively gathering of artists.

A Studio At Les Batignolles

Henri Fantin-Latour

A portrait of H.E. Moe with children by Jens Juel.

Kontorchef H.E. Moe’s to børn

Jens Juel

A portrait of a hostess by Jan Ciągliński, showcasing detailed realism.

Portrait of the hostess in Talashkino

Jan Ciągliński

A landscape painting depicting St. Cloud Park in Paris.

From St. Cloud Park, Paris

Albert Edelfelt

Franz von Stuck's 'Corpse of Christ' is a haunting oil study for the 'Pietà'.

Corpse of Christ, oil study for the ‘Pietà’

Franz von Stuck

A portrait of a young girl by Narcisse-Virgile Diaz de La Peña.

La fille de Diaz

Narcisse-Virgile Diaz de La Peña

A sketch of Stańczyk, a jester deep in thought amidst a royal ball.

Sketch for “Stańczyk”

Jan Matejko

A portrait by Eero Järnefelt showcasing his realistic style.

Untitled

Eero Järnefelt

A tender portrait of a young mother holding her child.

Young Mother (Jeune mère)

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Honoré Daumier's painting 'Memories' captures a reflective moment in a genre scene.

Memories

Honoré Daumier

A self-portrait by Jean-François Millet showcasing his characteristic style.

Selbstbildnis

Jean-François Millet

A serene landscape painting by Renoir showcasing lush greenery and a tranquil atmosphere.

Landscape (Paysage)

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A detailed depiction of Piazza Santa Trinità in Florence by Vittorio Matteo Corcos.

Piazza Santa Trinità, Florence

Vittorio Matteo Corcos

Portrait of Gerónima Goicoechea y Galarza by Francisco de Goya, depicting a woman with a lace mantilla.

Portrait of Gerónima Goicoechea y Galarza

Francisco de Goya

A depiction of a traditional Austrian peasant wedding.

Niederösterreichische Bauernhochzeit

Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller

A still life painting featuring apricots and cherries on a plate.

Apricots and Cherries on a Plate

Paul Cézanne

Portrait of Thérèse de Gas by Edgar Degas, depicting her in a contemplative pose.

Thérèse de Gas

Edgar Degas

A portrait study of a youth by Théodore Géricault, showcasing a contemplative expression.

Portrait Study of a Youth

Théodore Géricault