19th Century Paintings

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

A peasant woman collecting a bouquet of cornflowers in a rural setting.

Paysanne ramassant une gerbe d’œillettes

Jules Breton

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's painting captures the lively atmosphere of a café-concert.

Le Café-concert; Mme. Abdala

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

Gustave Courbet's self-portrait of a cellist showcases his dedication to realism.

The Cellist (Self-portrait)

Gustave Courbet

A depiction of a student preparing for the baccalauréat exam.

Préparateur au baccalauréat

Honoré Daumier

A spiritual figure stands by a half-open door in a serene interior setting.

En gejstlig ved en halvåben dør

Martinus Rørbye

A portrait of a young lady in traditional costume by Konstantin Egorovich Makovsky.

Portrait of a Young Lady in Traditional Costume

Konstantin Egorovich Makovsky

Fishing vessels anchored in calm waters at sunset, with golden light reflecting on sails and figures engaged in evening tasks.

Dutch Fishing Vessels In A Calm At Sunset

Abraham Hulk

A depiction of a dramatic scene from Danish literature by Wilhelm Marstrand.

Slutningsscenen af Den pantsatte bondedreng

Wilhelm Marstrand

A coastal scene depicting fishing boats and fishermen on the shore under a vast sky.

Coastal scene with fishing boats and fishermen on the shore

Abraham Hulk

A seated nude figure captured in a realistic style.

Sitting Nude

Konstantin Egorovich Makovsky

Portrait of Anishinaabe delegate by Henry Inman, oil on canvas

Anishinaabe delegate to the First Treaty of Prairie du Chien; believed [Weesh-Cub (The Sweet)] of the Chippewa

Henry Inman

Genre scene of a bustling boulevard at night, oil on canvas by Eugène Galien-Laloue.

Les Grands Boulevards près du théâtre des variétés

Eugène Galien-Laloue

A still life painting featuring a bouquet of flowers by Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot.

Nature morte au bouquet de fleurs

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot

Houses along a road near a mountain, oil painting by Geo Poggenbeek

Houses along a road near a mountain

Geo Poggenbeek

The Zaeslin Siblings is a portrait by Albert Anker depicting two children in a serene setting.

The Zaeslin Siblings

Albert Anker

A painting by Thomas Eakins depicting a figure singing a song.

Singing a Pathetic Song

Thomas Eakins

A study of two female figures by Camille Pissarro.

Study of Two Female Figures

Camille Pissarro

A vibrant depiction of Tangiers by Mariano Fortuny Marsal.

Tangiers

Mariano Fortuny Marsal

A still life painting featuring a jar and various objects.

Still Life with Jar

Henri de Braekeleer

A serene depiction of rural life in Jean-François Millet's 'Garden Scene'.

Garden Scene

Jean-François Millet

A striking portrait of a young man by Jean-Léon Gérôme.

Assan, a Young Man

Jean-Léon Gérôme

A scene depicting a Turkish man finding a rose in Cairo.

Straße in Kairo, Türk´ findet eine Rose

Carl Spitzweg

Henri Fantin-Latour's 'Toilette de Vénus' depicts a serene scene of Venus preparing for her day.

Toilette de Vénus

Henri Fantin-Latour

A woman spinning yarn on the rocks at Douarnenez.

Fileuse sur les rochers à Douarnenez

Jules Breton

Alfred Stevens' 'Elegant at Billiards' captures a moment of leisure with rich colors and detailed figures.

Elegant at Billiards

Alfred Stevens

Henri Fantin-Latour's still life features a vase of hawthorn and a bowl of cherries.

Still Life with Vase of Hawthorn, Bowl of Cherries, Japanese Bowl, and Cup and Saucer

Henri Fantin-Latour

A serene marine scene depicting the Limehouse area.

Limehouse

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A contemplative figure in a serene setting, reflecting on spirituality.

The Anchorite

Mariano Fortuny Marsal

A portrait of a man with a top hat in his left hand by Vincent van Gogh.

Weesman met een hoge hoed in zijn linkerhand

Vincent van Gogh

A serene landscape painting by John Frederick Kensett depicting Lake George.

Lake George

John Frederick Kensett

Francisco de Goya's 'Populacho' depicts a vibrant scene of common people.

Populacho

Francisco de Goya

Gustave Moreau's 'The Chimera' features a mythical creature in a dreamlike landscape.

The Chimera

Gustave Moreau

A painting depicting a fire in a landscape setting.

A Fire at Pomfret

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A painting depicting shops in Chester, showcasing Whistler's Impressionist style.

Shops at Chester

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A young man in quiet concentration, captured in a moment of introspection.

Academic Study – Young Man

Jan Matejko

Portrait August Semeleder by August von Pettenkofen showcases a detailed depiction of the subject.

Portrait August Semeleder

August von Pettenkofen

A serene landscape painting by Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot depicting Ville-d’Avray.

Ville-d’Avray

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot

Portrait of Urbain Cuenot by Gustave Courbet showcases the artist's realistic style.

Portrait d’Urbain Cuenot

Gustave Courbet

Edvard Munch's 'Strassenmädchen' captures a poignant moment in urban life.

Strassenmädchen

Edvard Munch

A portrait of Therese Elßler, a dancer, by Friedrich von Amerling.

Therese Elßler, Tänzerin

Friedrich von Amerling

A depiction of a young girl in a nostalgic setting, reflecting on the past.

‘Twas Long Ago

John George Brown

A beautiful still life painting featuring a bouquet of roses.

Bouquet of Roses

Henri Fantin-Latour

Landscape from Jas de Bouffan by Paul Cézanne showcases vibrant colors and a serene setting.

Landscape from Jas de Bouffan

Paul Cézanne

A drawing by Kenyon Cox showcasing intricate details and classical themes.

Sketch 3

Kenyon Cox

A woman wearing a large hat, painted in soft colors with a lively background.

Buste de femme avec chapeau

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A woman seated at a table with a book, depicted in a realistic style.

Strickende Frau, auf dem Tisch ein Buch liegend

Hermann Lismann

A genre scene depicting a moment in a café setting.

Strijkje in een café

Nicolaas van der Waay

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

Landscape

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot

A still life painting featuring a suitcase and a cloak.

Studie af en kuffert og en kappe

Martinus Rørbye

A vibrant landscape painting by Pierre-Auguste Renoir.

Landscape

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Renoir's 'Landscape (Paysage)' captures a serene natural scene with vibrant colors.

Landscape (Paysage)

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Adolf Schrödter's 'Triumph des Königs Wein, 2. Bild' captures a vibrant allegorical scene.

Triumph des Königs Wein, 2. Bild

Adolf Schrödter

Adolf Schrödter's 'Studien zur Aquarell-Malerei Pl.01' showcases intricate watercolor techniques.

Studien zur Aquarell-Malerei Pl.01

Adolf Schrödter

This artwork showcases a study in watercolor painting by Adolf Schrödter.

Studien zur Aquarell-Malerei Pl.16

Adolf Schrödter

Thomas Cole's 'Landscape' captures the beauty of nature with vibrant colors and intricate details.

Landscape

Thomas Cole

A detailed study of a palm tree in a lush jungle setting.

Studie einer Palme in Urwald

Ferdinand Keller

A portrait of a young indigenous man by Ferdinand Keller.

Studie eines jungen Eingeborenen

Ferdinand Keller

This painting features a detailed study of a bearded young man's head.

Studie des Kopfes eines vollbärtigen jungen Mannes

Adolf Schrödter

A winter scene depicting people enjoying ice skating on a frozen lake.

Ijsplezier op de Gouwzee bij Monnikendam

Nicolaas van der Waay

A woman in a domestic setting receives an illicit letter.

An illicit letter

Vittorio Reggianini

A portrait of a young woman by Friedrich von Amerling.

Studie Frl von Heintl

Friedrich von Amerling

This painting depicts Jules Vallès, showcasing Courbet's realistic style.

Portrait de Jules Vallès

Gustave Courbet

Portrait of Zofia Dolińska by Teodor Axentowicz captures a detailed likeness of the subject.

Portrait of Zofia Dolińska née Niesiołowska

Teodor Axentowicz

This artwork showcases a detailed study in watercolor painting.

Studien zur Aquarell-Malerei Pl.17

Adolf Schrödter

A painting by Alfred Ost titled 'Affiche gewijd aan Conscience hulde'.

Affiche gewijd aan Conscience hulde

Alfred Ost

Honoré Daumier's painting explores themes of existential questioning.

Qu’allons-nous devenir, Seigneur Dieu

Honoré Daumier

A serene landscape featuring a solitary figure amidst nature.

Landscape with Figure

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot

A portrait of a man with a disfigured nose by Honoré Daumier.

Deville, man seated facing front, disfigured nose.

Honoré Daumier

A study sheet by Eugène Delacroix related to Goethe's 'Faust'.

Studienblatt zu ‘Faust’

Eugène Delacroix

A painting depicting two figures in a mythological setting.

Duet of the Trojans

Henri Fantin-Latour

This painting depicts a romantic scene inspired by Friedrich Rückert's poetry.

Friedrich Rückert’s Liebesfrühling Pl.3

Adolf Schrödter

Adolf Schrödter's painting 'Triumph des Königs Wein, 4. Bild' showcases a vibrant allegory of wine's triumph.

Triumph des Königs Wein, 4. Bild

Adolf Schrödter

Adolf Schrödter's 'Studien zur Aquarell-Malerei Pl.10' showcases intricate watercolor techniques.

Studien zur Aquarell-Malerei Pl.10

Adolf Schrödter

This painting is a study for 'The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary' by Józef Simmler.

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

Józef Simmler

Renoir's painting features a nude woman reclining on a sofa, showcasing his signature use of light and color.

Femme nue sur le canapé de nice

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A serene landscape painting by George Inness depicting a tranquil afterglow.

Afterglow

George Inness

A lively scene depicting a bowling club in the 19th century.

The artist bowling club in Arti

Nicolaas van der Waay

Portrait of Franciszka Wołowska by Józef Simmler.

Portrait of Franciszka Wołowska, sister of the mother of Feliks Jasieński

Józef Simmler

A portrait study of Jadwiga Łuszczewska by Józef Simmler.

Portrait study of Jadwiga Łuszczewska – Deotyma

Józef Simmler

This artwork is a study of a lady's dress for a historical painting.

Study of the Kneeling Lady’s Dress for the Painting ‘The Upbringing of Sigismund Augustus’

Józef Simmler

Daumier's painting depicts a dramatic confrontation between a man and a woman.

Ah! You Think Your Wife Does Not Provide Enough for You, Villain. . . .

Honoré Daumier

Study for le jour by William Bouguereau depicts a serene figure in a natural setting.

Study for le jour

William Bouguereau

A lively scene depicting a furniture sale with elegantly dressed figures.

La vente mobilière

Jehan Georges Vibert

A study by William Bouguereau showcasing figures in a classical setting.

Study for Le Jour et la Nuit

William Bouguereau

A landscape painting by Amaldus Nielsen depicting a view from a studio window.

Sludd. Fra ateliervinduet

Amaldus Nielsen

Children exploring the wonders of the forest in a serene 19th-century painting.

Kinder im Wald

Felix Schlesinger

A depiction of Christ stumbling under the weight of the cross, surrounded by soldiers and onlookers.

Road to Calvary (after Veronese)

Paolo Veronese

A painting depicting costumes draped over a chair, showcasing the artist's attention to detail.

Kostüme auf einem Stuhl

Franz Rumpler

The Muse-History by Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot features allegorical figures in a serene landscape.

The Muse-History

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot

A portrait of a young boy by Franz Rumpler.

Knabenkopf

Franz Rumpler