19th Century Paintings

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

L’Abondance by Léon François Comerre depicts a rich allegorical scene of abundance.

L’Abondance

Léon François Comerre

A romantic depiction of lovers by Renoir.

Lovers

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

The Flight into Egypt by Hans Thoma depicts a serene journey of Mary and Joseph with the infant Jesus.

The Flight into Egypt

Hans Thoma

A serene depiction of a woman in a boat surrounded by water.

Woman in a boat

Albert Edelfelt

A captivating portrayal of a mandolin player by Eugen von Blaas.

The Mandolinist

Eugen von Blaas

A captivating scene featuring a flute player in traditional attire.

The Flute Player

Rudolf Ernst

A male nude figure depicted in a style characteristic of Edvard Munch.

Male Nude

Edvard Munch

Portrait of Marquis de Pastoret by Paul Delaroche.

Marquis de Pastoret

Paul Delaroche

Edgar Degas's painting of Paul Lafond and Alphonse Cherfils examining a painting.

Paul Lafond and Alphonse Cherfils Examining a Painting

Edgar Degas

Henri de Braekeleer's 'The Geographer' captures a moment of scholarly contemplation.

The Geographer

Henri de Braekeleer

Henri Fantin-Latour's 'The Genius of Music' captures the essence of music through allegorical figures.

The Genius of Music

Henri Fantin-Latour

A beautiful painting depicting a young woman holding a letter, symbolizing love.

Messenger Of Love

Émile Munier

A striking portrait of a eunuch in traditional attire by Jean-Léon Gérôme.

The Grand White Eunuch

Jean-Léon Gérôme

Camille Pissarro's 'Marché à la volaille (à Gisors)' captures a lively market scene.

Marché à la volaille (à Gisors)

Camille Pissarro

A scene depicting rural life in the Puszta region by August von Pettenkofen.

Motiv aus der Puszta

August von Pettenkofen

Portrait of Mrs. John C. Tomlinson by John Singer Sargent.

Mrs. John C. Tomlinson

John Singer Sargent

A solitary ballerina captured mid-rehearsal, showcasing the tension and grace of her form.

The Ballerina

Edgar Degas

A portrait of a woman with a downward gaze, rendered in a loose, impressionistic style.

Head of a Woman

Edgar Degas

A scene depicting a soldier's mother meeting a familiar figure.

Soldatens moder møder en bekendt

Wilhelm Marstrand

The painting depicts the holy women at the tomb of Christ.

The Holy Women at the Tomb

William Bouguereau

Édouard Manet's 'The House at Rueil' captures a serene architectural scene.

The House at Rueil

Édouard Manet

Renoir's 'Odalisque' captures the beauty of a reclining figure in a lush setting.

Odalisque

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A standing bather by Renoir showcases the artist's signature use of color and light.

Standing Bather (Baigneuse debout)

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

George Romney's 'Standing Figure and Four Reclining Figures' showcases a dynamic composition of human forms.

Standing Figure and Four Reclining Figures

George Romney

A painting by Alfred Ost titled 'Vikingskalender – VIIII Miskenning' depicting a historical scene.

Vikingskalender – VIIII Miskenning

Alfred Ost

A portrait of Monsieur Ruelle by Edgar Degas, depicting a man in quiet reflection.

Monsieur Ruelle

Edgar Degas

A vibrant street scene depicting daily life during the summer months.

Street Scene in the Dogdays

Wilhelm Marstrand

A couple arguing with dancers in the background in front of a house.

Ungt par, der er uenige, i baggrunden dansende foran et hus

Wilhelm Marstrand

A portrait study of Fru Ryberg by Jens Juel, showcasing her figure and hand with a parasol.

Studie til det Rybergske familiebillede; Fru Rybergs figur og højre hånd med en parasol

Jens Juel

Renoir's 'Study for a Bather' captures the essence of leisure and beauty in a serene setting.

Study for a Bather (Etude pour une baigneuse)

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Portrait of a woman by Anders Zorn.

Margit

Anders Zorn

A still life painting featuring various objects in an artist's studio.

Still Life In The Atelier

Ferdinand von Wright

A young woman is depicted knitting in a serene indoor setting.

Young Woman Knitting

Daniel Ridgway Knight

Hans Thoma's 'Temptation of Christ' explores the theme of temptation in a religious context.

Temptation of Christ

Hans Thoma

A portrait of a young woman standing, showcasing her elegance and poise.

Young Woman Standing

Horace Vernet

A portrait of Jens Juel and his wife Rosine, showcasing intimate details of their lives.

The Artist and his Wife Rosine, née Dørschel

Jens Juel

Gustave Courbet's painting 'The Brook of Les Puits-Noir' captures a serene natural landscape.

The Brook of Les Puits-Noir

Gustave Courbet

A painting depicting a scene outside a mosque by Alberto Pasini.

Outside the Mosque

Alberto Pasini

A bustling market scene in Bucharest by August von Pettenkofen.

Marktszene Bukarest

August von Pettenkofen

A satirical depiction of politicians by Honoré Daumier.

The Legislative Belly

Honoré Daumier

Portrait of the Leland Sisters by Thomas Sully.

The Leland Sisters

Thomas Sully

A depiction of women drawing water from a well in a serene setting.

Women at a Well

William Morris Hunt

A serene depiction of a water carrier in a tranquil setting.

The water carrier

Ludwig von Hofmann

A scene depicting a woman reading a letter in a serene setting.

Interesting News

Daniel Ridgway Knight

Franz von Stuck's painting captures the essence of the Munich Art Exhibition.

München Kunstausstellung. Jahresausstellung für Kunstwerke aller Nationen

Franz von Stuck

A standing female nude by Ludwig von Hofmann.

Stehender weiblicher Akt.

Ludwig von Hofmann

This painting depicts a mystical island filled with enchanting figures and vibrant colors.

Die Zauberinsel

Ludwig von Hofmann

A woman reading a letter in a domestic setting.

The Letter Home

Eastman Johnson

A windswept marsh landscape painted by Vincent van Gogh in muted tones.

Marshy Landscape

Vincent van Gogh

David Roberts' 'The Letter Writer, Cairo' captures a moment of communication in an Egyptian setting.

The letter writer, Cairo.

David Roberts

A portrait of Mary Cabot Wheelwright by Frank Duveneck.

Mary Cabot Wheelwright

Frank Duveneck

A grandfather offers his ornate tobacco box to a curious child in a warm, intimate interior.

The Grandfather’s Tabacco Box

Felix Schlesinger

A young girl knitting in a serene setting.

The Little Knitter

William Bouguereau

A young woman reads a letter in a beautifully detailed interior.

The Love Letter

Eugen von Blaas

A captivating portrait of a lady by Horace Vernet.

Portrait of a Lady

Horace Vernet

A portrait of Mary Magdalene by Jean-Jacques Henner.

The Magdalene

Jean-Jacques Henner

The Brigand Betrayed by Horace Vernet depicts a dramatic scene of betrayal.

The Brigand Betrayed

Horace Vernet

Franz von Stuck's 'Mary von Stuck' features a striking female figure in a richly colored setting.

Mary von Stuck

Franz von Stuck

A painting depicting a woman in a somber setting, reflecting themes of loss and memory.

The Forgotten

Hugues Merle

A depiction of a gathering in a serene landscape by Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot.

The Gallic Round

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot

A depiction of an Italian seamstress at work, showcasing everyday life.

The Italian seamstress

Eugen von Blaas

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

The Repose

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot

A portrait of a young girl tenderly holding a baby.

The Little Mother

Elizabeth Jane Gardner Bouguereau

A captivating portrait of a woman with a white cat by Vittorio Matteo Corcos.

The White Cat

Vittorio Matteo Corcos

A young boy playing a drum in a serene setting.

Trommelnder Knabe

Albert Anker

Eero Järnefelt's 'Untitled' captures a serene moment in everyday life.

Untitled

Eero Järnefelt

A lively scene depicting a Neapolitan tavern filled with patrons.

Neapolitanische Schenke

Anton Romako

A soldier gazes into the distance, lost in thought.

In die Ferne schauender Soldat

Carl Spitzweg

Portrait of Commodore Philip Carrigan Johnson, Jr. by Eastman Johnson.

Portrait of Commodore Philip Carrigan Johnson, Jr.

Eastman Johnson

A painting depicting a kneeling figure in a contemplative pose.

Studie nach einer knienden Stifterin

Carl Spitzweg

A portrait of a seated figure by Eastman Johnson.

Seated Study of M.D.

Eastman Johnson

Portrait of Samuel W. Rowse by Eastman Johnson.

Samuel W. Rowse

Eastman Johnson

A charming depiction of a fisherman at work.

The Fisherman

Carl Spitzweg

A depiction of young musicians engaged in their art.

The Young Musicians

Eastman Johnson

Goya's 'Ya es hora' captures a moment of tension and urgency.

Ya es hora. (It is time.)

Francisco de Goya

A portrait of an elegant lady in a pink dress by Anton Romako.

Portrait of an Elegant Lady in a Pink Dress

Anton Romako

A serene depiction of two rural houses in a lush landscape.

Zwei Bauernhäuser

Albert Anker

A portrait of a mother figure by Whistler.

The Mother Gerard

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A portrait of Madame Valtat by Louis Valtat showcasing vibrant colors and expressive brushwork.

Portrait de Madame Valtat

Louis Valtat

A captivating genre scene by Vittorio Reggianini showcasing elegant figures in a lush setting.

La Romanza Preferita

Vittorio Reggianini

A tender scene of a mother with her children, showcasing familial bonds.

Mère Et Ses Enfants

Alfred Stevens

A painting depicting a woman in a lavish interior, seemingly unaware of an unseen audience.

The Unseen Audience

Vittorio Reggianini

A painting titled 'Pandore' by William Bouguereau depicting a mythological scene.

Pandore

William Bouguereau

The Abduction of Psyche by William Bouguereau depicts a mythological scene with rich colors and detailed figures.

The abduction of Psyche

William Bouguereau

A captivating depiction of an odalisque by Mariano Fortuny Marsal.

The Odalisque

Mariano Fortuny Marsal

A painting depicting a serene interior with an open book.

The Open Book

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A portrait of a woman wearing a Medici collar, showcasing Whistler's attention to detail.

The Medici collar

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

This painting depicts a scene from a literary narrative.

Chapter XXII. They go from the Isle of Ransom and come to Cleveland by the Sea

Walter Crane

A portrait of a woman wearing a cap by Whistler.

The Cap

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A portrait of a young boy by Alfred Ost.

Jongensportret

Alfred Ost