19th Century Paintings

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

A serene depiction of moored boats on the river Zaan, reflecting the overcast sky and surrounding landscape.

Boats at Zaandam

Claude Monet

Portrait of His Son Moritz as a Page Boy by Johann Baptist Reiter.

Portrait of His Son Moritz as a Page Boy

Johann Baptist Reiter

A woman seated in a kitchen, engaged in handwork, depicted in a realistic style.

Frau im Profil nach links bei der Handarbeit, in der Küche sitzend

Hermann Lismann

A painting of a balcony in Amsterdam by Whistler.

Balcony, Amsterdam

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A painting depicting a lively scene behind the stage.

Behind The Scenes

Ludwig Knaus

A portrait of William Alston by Thomas Sully, showcasing the artist's Romantic style.

William Alston, Class of

Thomas Sully

Henri Fantin-Latour's 'Prunes' showcases a detailed still life of plums.

Prunes

Henri Fantin-Latour

Genre scene depicting a bustling street in 1899 by Mail & Express, oil painting

Broadway, West Side. 34th to 37th St.

Mail & Express

Portrait of the artist Isidore Pils.

Portrait de l’artiste.

Isidore Pils

The Funding Bill by Eastman Johnson depicts a historical scene with rich detail.

The Funding Bill

Eastman Johnson

William Bouguereau's 'Idylle; famille antique' depicts a serene family scene.

Idylle; famille antique

William Bouguereau

A stunning depiction of Venice by Thomas Moran.

Venice

Thomas Moran

Maximilien Luce's 'Rolleboise, les coteaux' captures a vibrant landscape scene.

Rolleboise, les coteaux

Maximilien Luce

The Priest Daijin Murders Umegae depicts a dramatic historical scene.

The Priest Daijin Murders Umegae

Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

Gustave Courbet's 'Sleeping Nude' showcases a serene figure in a naturalistic style.

Sleeping Nude

Gustave Courbet

Renoir's 'La Lecture du rôle' captures a moment of leisure with vibrant colors and expressive figures.

La Lecture du rôle

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Martinus Rørbye's painting depicts prisoners in a reform house, showcasing their daily life.

Studier af fanger fra Forbedringshuset

Martinus Rørbye

Portrait of Sybil Frances Grey by John Singer Sargent.

Sybil Frances Grey, later Lady Eden

John Singer Sargent

A satirical depiction of a man burdened by the weight of Europe.

Dammit! . . . I’ve been wrong to put all of Europe on my arms!

Honoré Daumier

A well-dressed gentleman engages with elegantly attired women under a shaded boulevard.

The Ladies' Man

Georges Seurat

Portrait of a young boy by Friedrich von Amerling.

Joseph Amerling als Knabe

Friedrich von Amerling

This painting depicts a Swedish peasant with a focus on realism.

Portræthoved, svensk bonde

Wilhelm Marstrand

A portrait of Anna Barbara Damkier by Jens Juel.

Portræt af Anna Barbara Damkier, trekvart profil mod venstre

Jens Juel

Rudolf Ernst's 'The Palace Guard' depicts a detailed scene of a guard in a vibrant setting.

The Palace Guard

Rudolf Ernst

Henri Rivière's 'The Prodigal Son; page 37' depicts a poignant moment of return.

The Prodigal Son; page 37

Henri Rivière

A playful scene depicting a young girl peeking through a door.

Sneaking A Peek

Jehan Georges Vibert

A detailed portrait of a lady by Józef Simmler.

Portrait of a lady

Józef Simmler

Kenyon Cox's 'Sacra Conversazione' features a serene gathering of saints in a harmonious setting.

Sacra Conversazione

Kenyon Cox

Portrait of Antoni Pleszowski by Jan Matejko, depicting a thoughtful man against a dark background.

Portrait of Antoni Pleszowski

Jan Matejko

Portrait of Jean-Baptiste Faure by Édouard Manet.

Jean-Baptiste Faure (1830–1914)

Édouard Manet

A portrait of a young woman wearing a large hat, showcasing Giovanni Boldini's signature style.

Young woman wearing a large hat

Giovanni Boldini

A captivating genre scene by Alfred Ost depicting everyday life.

Brief Kool

Alfred Ost

Goya's 'No se puede saber por que' explores themes of uncertainty and despair.

No se puede saber por que

Francisco de Goya

A depiction of an artist's studio filled with light and various art supplies.

In het atelier van J.L Beyerman

Alfred Ost

The Vanderkemp Children by Thomas Sully is a charming portrait of two young siblings.

The Vanderkemp Children

Thomas Sully

A woman seated with a tambourine, capturing a moment of leisure.

Siddende kvinde med tamburin

Wilhelm Marstrand

A portrait of a young nobleman by Mariano Fortuny Marsal.

Il contino

Mariano Fortuny Marsal

Portrait of Cornelius Vanderbilt II by John Singer Sargent.

Cornelius Vanderbilt II

John Singer Sargent

Genre scene of a lively crowd dancing at Moulin De La Galette, oil on canvas by Ramón Casas

Moulin De La Galette

Ramón Casas

A portrait of a young woman seated with her gaze averted, hands folded in her lap.

Mademoiselle Malo

Edgar Degas

A depiction of a milkmaid in a rural setting, showcasing the daily life of the countryside.

The Normandy Milkmaid

Jean-François Millet

Thomas Eakins' 'William Rush’s Model' captures the essence of American portraiture.

William Rush’s Model

Thomas Eakins

A portrait of Mr. Dupin by Honoré Daumier, showcasing his unique shoes.

Mr. Dupin in His Little Shoes

Honoré Daumier

A depiction of Robert-Macaire, a character created by Daumier, showcasing the artist's critique of society.

Robert-Macaire, lawyer

Honoré Daumier

A satirical portrayal of Robert Macaire, a fictional character known for his cunning and deceit.

Robert Macaire journaliste.

Honoré Daumier

A depiction of the death of Anacreon by Honoré Daumier.

La mort d’Anacréon

Honoré Daumier

A distinguished beggar depicted in a satirical manner by Honoré Daumier.

Robert Macaire mendiant distingué

Honoré Daumier

A portrait of Maria Pusłowska, painted by Jan Matejko in 1871, showcasing her introspective gaze and delicate attire.

Portrait of Maria Pusłowska (1845-1926)

Jan Matejko

A detailed study of a man by Honoré Daumier, showcasing his mastery in portraiture.

Study of a Man

Honoré Daumier

A still life painting by Honoré Daumier featuring a narcissus flower.

Le narcisse

Honoré Daumier

A detailed portrait of a man in North African dress by John Frederick Lewis.

Study Of A Man Wearing North African Dress

John Frederick Lewis

Honoré Daumier's 'Souvenirs du congrès de la Paix' captures a moment of political significance.

Souvenirs du congrès de la Paix

Honoré Daumier

A beautiful portrait of a woman in traditional attire.

Femme de Tivoli

William Bouguereau

Honoré Daumier's 'Souvenir of the Prison of Ste. Pélagie' reflects social commentary through its depiction of prison life.

Souvenir of the Prison ot Ste. Pélagie

Honoré Daumier

A detailed depiction of a peasant woman from Toblach by August von Pettenkofen.

Bäuerin aus Toblach

August von Pettenkofen

A depiction of an African hunter in a vibrant landscape.

African Hunter

Horace Vernet

A vibrant landscape painting by Maximilien Luce showcasing a rural scene.

Paysage

Maximilien Luce

A portrait of Adelaide Simas by Eliseu Visconti.

Retrato de Adelaide Simas

Eliseu Visconti

Portrait of a young girl seated in a simple interior, painted by Edgar Degas.

Portrait of Mlle. Hortense Valpinçon

Edgar Degas

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

Landscape

Narcisse-Virgile Diaz de La Peña

A portrait of Albert Anker's daughter Louise, showcasing her youthful innocence.

The artist’s daughter Louise

Albert Anker

A detailed portrait of a man seated in a chair, showcasing the artist's realistic style.

The Man in the Chair

Henri de Braekeleer

A depiction of a man hunting on a Sunday, showcasing Spitzweg's characteristic humor.

Sunday hunter

Carl Spitzweg

A bather depicted in a serene natural setting, showcasing Pissarro's Impressionist style.

The Bather

Camille Pissarro

A young child shares a meal with a dog at a rustic table, depicting a moment of companionship.

Good Friends

Felix Schlesinger

Portrait of Ernest Hoschedé and his daughter Marthe by Édouard Manet.

Portrait D’ernest Hoschedé Et Sa Fille Marthe

Édouard Manet

Jean-Léon Gérôme's 'Bathsheba' depicts a biblical scene with rich colors and intricate details.

Bathsheba

Jean-Léon Gérôme

A captivating scene depicting a guard in a richly detailed setting.

The Guard

Jean-Joseph-Benjamin Constant

A still life painting by Albert Anker depicting various objects.

Still life; Excess

Albert Anker

Portrait of Erazm Piltz by Jan Ciągliński showcases a detailed representation of the subject.

Portrait of Erazm Piltz

Jan Ciągliński

Portrait of Baroness Stackelberg by Jan Ciągliński showcases a detailed representation of the subject.

Portrait of Baroness Stackelberg

Jan Ciągliński

A portrait by Alfred Ost depicting a figure in a natural setting.

Brief Van Herde

Alfred Ost

A captivating portrait of a woman by Narcisse-Virgile Diaz de La Peña.

Buste de femme

Narcisse-Virgile Diaz de La Peña

A depiction of a post-festival scene with figures and a lively atmosphere.

The Morning after the Festival

Ludwig Knaus

A serene landscape painting by Camille Pissarro featuring a tranquil pond.

L’Étang de Montfoucault

Camille Pissarro

A captivating portrait by Renoir depicting a contemplative figure.

The Dreamer

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Two gondolas glide on a wide canal with pale buildings and a glowing sky above, rendered in fluid, impressionistic brushwork.

St Benedetto, Looking towards Fusina

Joseph Mallord William Turner

A painting depicting the themes of peace and war by Horace Vernet.

Peace and War

Horace Vernet

A portrait of a beautiful Irish girl by Gustave Courbet.

Jo, The Beautiful Irish Girl

Gustave Courbet

A Swedish woman knitting with a child on her back.

Strikkende svensk kone med et barn på ryggen

Wilhelm Marstrand

Alfred Ost's 'Leerling Van der Steen' captures a young artist in a moment of reflection.

Leerling Van der Steen

Alfred Ost

Portrait of Georg Raab's father by August von Pettenkofen.

Der Vater des Malers Georg Raab

August von Pettenkofen

A painting by Alfred Ost depicting a scene of everyday life.

Gij zult mij helpen zeggen wat u zeggen wilt.

Alfred Ost

A study sheet featuring four figures by Honoré Daumier.

Sheet of Studies with a Group of Four Figures to the Right

Honoré Daumier

Franz von Stuck's 'Porträt Frau von Stuck' features a woman in a striking pose.

Porträt Frau von Stuck

Franz von Stuck

This painting depicts a young Italian woman in a traditional setting.

Bildnis einer jungen Italienerin

Eugen von Blaas

Armand Guillaumin's 'Paysage De Crozant' showcases a vibrant landscape with expressive brushwork.

Paysage De Crozant

Armand Guillaumin

A painting depicting a peasant woman and child making a fire.

Paysanne et enfant faisant du feu

Camille Pissarro

A portrait of Mrs. Reubell seated in front of a decorative screen.

Mrs Reubell Seated In Front Of A Screen

John Singer Sargent

A painting by Alfred Ost depicting a lively genre scene.

Brief Van Laer

Alfred Ost