19th Century Paintings

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

A woman stands holding a pitcher in Corot's painting.

Italienne debout tenant une cruche

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot

A serene landscape painting by Renoir featuring soft colors and natural elements.

Landscape (Paysage)

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

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

Landscape (Paysage)

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Portrait of a young man in hunting attire by Renoir.

Jean as a Huntsman

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Henri Fantin-Latour's painting captures a serene moment in nature.

Je sais, quand le midi leur fait désirer l’ombre

Henri Fantin-Latour

A serene depiction of a young girl gathering lilies in a lush garden.

Gathering Lilies

Eastman Johnson

Franz Xaver Winterhalter's painting 'Römische Genreszene' depicts a lively Roman scene.

Römische Genreszene

Franz Xaver Winterhalter

A portrait of a young woman standing, gazing directly at the viewer with a calm demeanor.

Jeune femme debout (Lise Tréhot)

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Roofvogels by Emrik & Binger

Roofvogels

Emrik & Binger

A detailed depiction of a room with a beamed ceiling by August von Pettenkofen.

Room with beamed ceiling

August von Pettenkofen

Portrait of Joseph-Antoine Moltedo by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres.

Joseph-Antoine Moltedo

Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres

A young boy playing the flute in a pastoral setting.

Joueur de flûte

William Bouguereau

A painting of a woman picking flowers in a lush garden.

Picking Flowers

Narcisse-Virgile Diaz de La Peña

Portrait of Adam Jerzy Czartoryski by Paul Delaroche.

Portrait of Adam Jerzy Czartoryski

Paul Delaroche

Portrait of Rosina Ferrara by John Singer Sargent.

Rosina Ferrara, Head Of A Capri Girl

John Singer Sargent

This painting depicts Rosina Wieser at the age of 83, showcasing her character and dignity.

Rosina Wieser im 83. Lebensjahr

Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller

A painting depicting women in a domestic setting.

Women in an Interior

Paul Delaroche

A bustling scene along the Seine in Rouen, featuring townsfolk and the gothic silhouette of Rouen Cathedral.

Rouen

Auguste Lepère

A serene landscape painting by Renoir depicting a road in Berneval.

Route À Berneval

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A vibrant landscape painting by Armand Guillaumin depicting a road near Porte d'Orléans.

Route de la Porte d’Orléans

Armand Guillaumin

A young girl learns to play the flute in a serene setting.

La leçon de flûte

William Bouguereau

Historical tableau at the 1897 Brussels World Exhibition by AL, albumen print

Historisch tafereel op de Wereldtentoonstelling van 1897 in Brussel, België

AL

Saint Sebastian by Paul Delaroche depicts the martyrdom of the saint in a dramatic style.

Saint Sebastian

Paul Delaroche

A portrait of a young boy by Albert Anker, showcasing his detailed realism.

Knabenbildnis (Dr Heiri)

Albert Anker

Portrait of Pontus Fürstenberg by Anders Zorn.

Pontus Fürstenberg

Anders Zorn

This painting depicts the tragic death of Sappho, showcasing Daumier's skill in capturing human emotion.

La mort de Sapho

Honoré Daumier

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's 'L’Argent' depicts a lively scene with vibrant colors.

L’Argent

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

A portrait of Paul Lemoyne by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres, showcasing a thoughtful expression.

Portrait of Paul Lemoyne

Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres

This painting depicts a personification of the Republic with allegorical elements.

La République

Jean-Léon Gérôme

A depiction of a washerwoman in a rural setting.

La Lavandière

Jean-François Millet

A satirical depiction of women's liberation by Honoré Daumier.

L’insurrection contre les maris est proclamée le plus saint des devoirs!

Honoré Daumier

A captivating portrayal of an Oriental figure playing a drum.

L’Orientale au Tambour

Jean-Joseph-Benjamin Constant

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

La sieste

Gustave Courbet

A portrait of a woman in a fashionable blue gown by Eugène Boudin.

Lady in Fashionable Blue Gown

Eugène Boudin

Francisco de Goya's 'La filiacion' explores themes of lineage and identity.

La filiacion. (The filiation.)

Francisco de Goya

A portrait of a woman, La Mère Gérard, by James Abbott McNeill Whistler.

La Mère Gérard

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

This painting depicts the Virgin Mary holding a lamb, symbolizing purity and sacrifice.

La Vierge à l’agneau

William Bouguereau

Pale almond blossoms cluster on twisting branches set against a vivid blue sky with textured brushstrokes and overlapping forms.

Almond Blossom

Vincent van Gogh

A painting depicting a historical scene by Honoré Daumier.

La veille des Thermopyles

Honoré Daumier

A painting depicting a scene of resurrection.

La Résurrection

Jean-François Millet

Landscape of a spa in Bad Ems, oil on canvas by Unknown Artist

Gezicht op een kuuroord aan een plein in Bad Ems

Unknown Artist

Portrait of Clara Margaret Cook Kellogg by Philip Alexius de László.

Clara Margaret Cook Kellogg

Philip Alexius de László

A woman cradles bread in her arms, embodying both movement and quiet determination.

La Porteuse de pain

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

Portrait of Queen Marie Sophie Frederikke by Jens Juel.

Portrait of Queen Marie Sophie Frederikke

Jens Juel

Geschiedenis der scheepvaart by Emrik & Binger

Geschiedenis der scheepvaart

Emrik & Binger

Landscape with Figure on Path, oil on canvas by an unidentified artist

Landscape with Figure on Path

Unidentified artist

Portrait of the actress Antonia Zarate by Francisco de Goya, showcasing her elegance and presence.

Portrait of the Actress Antonia Zarate

Francisco de Goya

Portrait of Teodora Matejko in a wedding dress, painted by Jan Matejko in 1879.

Portrait of Teodora Matejko née Giebułtowska in wedding dress.

Jan Matejko

A still life painting featuring a gas stove and various animals.

Réchaud à gaz Clamond. Société française de chaleur et lumière, 22, rue Drouot, Paris. lapin, coq

Georges Meunier

Portrait of the artist's mother by Gyula Benczúr.

Portrait of the artist’s mother (Gizela Lanszgallnerová)

Gyula Benczúr

A lush depiction of tropical plants in a dense jungle setting.

Im Urwald- Palmengewächse

Ferdinand Keller

Georges Meunier's painting 'Société philanthropique l’Union du commerce' depicts a lively gathering.

Société philanthropique l’Union du commerce

Georges Meunier

Portrait of Joseph Lager by Friedrich von Amerling showcases a detailed representation of the brickyard owner.

Portrait of the Brickyard Owner Joseph Lager

Friedrich von Amerling

Franz Xaver Winterhalter's 'Portrait of the Duchess of Alba' captures the elegance of 19th-century portraiture.

Portrait of the Duchess of Alba

Franz Xaver Winterhalter

Portrait of the Duke of Orléans by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres, depicting the young duke in military uniform.

Portrait of the Duke of Orléans

Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres

Portrait of the Misses Mary and Emily McEuen by Thomas Sully.

Portrait of the Misses Mary and Emily McEuen

Thomas Sully

A woman in a pale dress stands between a soldier and a gentleman, surrounded by a crowd in various hats and uniforms.

Our English Cousins

Edward Penfield

A lithograph depicting a parade of New York faces, each figure turned away, showcasing their distinct attire and expressions.

People We Pass

Edward Penfield

A dead horse lies against dark undergrowth, framed by towering trees and shadowed rock in a dense forest.

Landscape with a Dead Horse

Gustave Courbet

A woman with copper hair holds a sketchbook and flower stem, studying pale blooms with an intent gaze.

Salon des Cent 1894

Eugène Grasset

Portrait of Władysław Branicki by Friedrich von Amerling captures the essence of 19th-century portraiture.

Portrait of Władysław Branicki

Friedrich von Amerling

Gustave Moreau's 'Première Danseuse. Mademoiselle Subra. Ballet De Sapho' features a captivating ballet dancer.

Première Danseuse. Mademoiselle Subra. Ballet De Sapho

Gustave Moreau

A woman with an umbrella walks through the rain, her green shawl and parcel reflecting urban endurance.

Trottin sous la pluie

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

A portrait of a princess in the lush gardens of Versailles.

Princess In The Gardens Of Versailles

Raimundo de Madrazo y Garreta

A boy in a blue jacket and straw hat stands in a wheat field, with a village in the background under a pale sky.

In the Wheat

Berthe Morisot

A woman in a tailored dress reading in a yellow rowboat, with a muscular oarsman in a striped singlet.

Harper's June 1894

Edward Penfield

A single asparagus stalk lies diagonally across a marble slab.

L'Asperge

Édouard Manet

Madame X (Madame Pierre Gautreau)

John Singer Sargent

A couple dances in a Parisian dance hall, surrounded by a blurred crowd of figures.

Bal de barrière

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

A central dancer in an exuberant pose, surrounded by musicians and performers in a vibrant theatrical setting.

La Danse (Paris Illustré)

Eugène Grasset

A woman with wide eyes and a syringe, set against a yellow backdrop, conveying a moment of crisis.

La Morphinomane

Eugène Grasset

A scene depicting figures in the gardens of Versailles.

Promenade de la Cour dans les jardins de Versailles

Jean-Léon Gérôme

A mystical calendar page featuring esoteric diagrams, a horned demon, and ghostly nudes in a feverish, nocturnal light.

Calendrier magique: Januarius

Manuel Orazi

A spectral figure crowned and shrouded, surrounded by esoteric diagrams and ornate lettering, evoking themes of mortality and power.

Calendrier magique: Aprilis

Manuel Orazi

A parade of kings, knights, and allegorical figures framed by banners and coats of arms.

Histoire de France par Victor Duruy

Eugène Grasset

A sunlit path through tall grass, capturing the essence of a summer walk.

Path Leading Through Tall Grass

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A dozen severed heads with contorted expressions crowd the frame, suspended in a murky void.

Dix assassinats pour un sou

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

Auberge de l’aigle d’or, oil on canvas by Léon-Auguste Ottin

Auberge de l’aigle d’or – 3e Arrondissement

Léon-Auguste Ottin

Eugène Delacroix's 'Marphise' captures a moment of mythological narrative.

Marphise

Eugène Delacroix

A man with a sidelong gaze holds a small dog, illuminated by stark light against a dark background.

English Society

Edward Penfield

A single tree with dappled bark and branches stretching upward, illuminated by sunlight filtering through leaves.

A Study of a Tree

Achille Etna Michallon

A man in a green coat and red gloves reads *Harper’s* magazine, framed by bold letters.

Harper's April 1893

Edward Penfield

A young man in a sweater and a young woman in a black dress and hat, framed by oversized text and a handwritten sign.

Harper's November 1894

Edward Penfield

A quasi-nude woman stands defiantly above a mass of bodies, embodying themes of truth and justice.

Hommage à Zola

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

A woman with dark hair among yellow flowers, her hand poised as if in tension between concealment and exposure.

Inquiétude

Eugène Grasset

A view of Salisbury Cathedral framed by trees, with cows grazing in the foreground under a cloudy sky.

Salisbury Cathedral from the Bishop's Grounds

John Constable

A captivating portrait of a woman by Jean-Léon Gérôme.

Rachel

Jean-Léon Gérôme

A candle flame illuminates a trio in a Parisian night, with deep blacks and soft grays creating silhouettes.

Ombres Parisiennes (Gil Blas Illustré)

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

The Boston Sunday Herald: Ladies Want It

Ethel Reed

Francisco de Goya's 'Que viene el Coco' depicts a haunting scene of fear and folklore.

Que viene el Coco. (Here comes the bogey-man.)

Francisco de Goya