19th Century Paintings

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

A serene landscape depicting a forest by the water's edge with cattle wading in the shallows.

Losiny ostrov (Moose island)

Alexei Kondratievich Savrasov

Portrait of Johann Nepomuk Schödlberger by Friedrich von Amerling.

Der Maler Johann Nepomuk Schödlberger

Friedrich von Amerling

A woman in a floral dress leans forward on a divan while a man in formal attire bends in, illuminated by a glowing lamp.

Déclaration

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

A young deer stands alert at the edge of a clearing, illuminated by a shaft of light.

Deer—Sketch from Nature

Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait

A portrait of Josef Kriehuber by Friedrich von Amerling.

Der Maler Josef Kriehuber

Friedrich von Amerling

A sketch by Antoine Joseph Wiertz showcasing dynamic figures and expressive lines.

Sketch

Antoine Joseph Wiertz

Honoré Daumier's 'Gargantua' critiques social and political issues through a satirical lens.

Gargantua

Honoré Daumier

A captivating scene of a coachman in Delft by Jan Toorop.

A Coachman in Delft

Jan Toorop

Portrait of Anna Maria Dashwood, oil on canvas by Sir Thomas Lawrence

Anna Maria Dashwood, later Marchioness of Ely

Sir Thomas Lawrence

A staircase leads into a vibrant landscape of cypress trees and a dynamic sky.

Krajina O 1703 East Slovak Gallery

Ákos Aranyossy

A portrait of a woman in traditional attire by David Roberts.

A Dame de Picpus

David Roberts

A woman in a white and lavender dress pauses mid-writing, gazing at the viewer with a red hat against a golden background.

Lady Writing, Study I for the Rococo Lady

Albert Edelfelt

Eugen von Blaas's painting 'Der perfekte Schuh' captures a moment of daily life with vibrant colors and detailed figures.

Der perfekte Schuh

Eugen von Blaas

A depiction of a man in distress, showcasing Daumier's focus on social issues.

La Colique

Honoré Daumier

Carl Spitzweg's 'Der Postbote' depicts a postman in a charming, everyday scene.

Der Postbote

Carl Spitzweg

A man reclines in a field, his body forming a diagonal against the soft grass and blue horizon.

Niityllä loikoileva mies

Albert Edelfelt

A serene landscape featuring rolling hills, a mountain, and a plume of smoke in the valley, illuminated by golden sunlight.

Landscape from the Environs of Rome

Albert Żamett

A depiction of the Last Supper with figures illuminated by a glowing table in a twilight setting.

Alexandre Jean Joseph Falguière La Cène

Alexandre Falguière

A solitary figure carries a lifeless body, expressing anguish and determination amidst a dark background.

Caïn et Abel

Alexandre Falguière

This painting depicts Mathias Kerzmann with his wife and daughter.

Der fürstlich Esterházy’sche Rat Mathias Kerzmann mit seiner zweiten Gattin Maria Helena, geb. Mikolischütz, und Tochter Maria

Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller

A dignified portrait of a man surrounded by figures in costume, captured in a moment of theatrical tribute.

Der Hofschauspieler Ernst Hartmann 490 Österreichische Galerie Belvedere

Adolf Hirémy-Hirschl

Architecture of Das Knaffelsche Stiftungshaus by Carl L. Wiesböck, 1858

Das Knaffelsche Stiftungshaus in der Jacobergasse Nr. 807 in Wien

Carl L. Wiesböck

A vibrant depiction of a historical festival in Vienna.

Der Sängerfestzug in Wien 22.Juli

Oskar Laske

Hugo Salmson's 'Visiting the Tenant' captures a moment of interaction between figures in a domestic setting.

Visiting the Tenant

Hugo Salmson

Portrait of Professor Samuel Stern by Anton Romako.

Der Internist Professor Samuel Stern

Anton Romako

A serene canal scene in Ghent, reflecting old brick houses and a muted evening sky.

The Houtlei in Ghent

Alexander Marcette

A mail steamer arrives at a quiet harbor, surrounded by traditional fishing boats and looming mountains under a diffused sky.

Arrival of the Mail Steamer at Lofoten

Adelsteen Normann

Portrait of Mathias Feldmüller by Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller.

Der Schiffsmeister Mathias Feldmüller

Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller

A painting depicting factories rising behind a riverbank with smoke blending into the sky.

Landscape with Factories

Claude Monet

Honoré Daumier's 'Rue Transnonain, April 15' depicts the aftermath of a tragic event in Paris.

Rue Transnonain, April 15

Honoré Daumier

A serene depiction of the Seine River at Argenteuil during late afternoon, showcasing Monet's signature brushwork.

Argenteuil, Late Afternoon

Claude Monet

The Races at Longchamp, oil on canvas by Édouard Manet showing a lively racecourse scene.

The Races at Longchamp

Édouard Manet

Claude Monet's painting 'Église de Vernon, Soleil' captures the church in vibrant sunlight.

Église de Vernon, Soleil

Claude Monet

A lively scene of Parisians enjoying a summer day by the Seine in Argenteuil.

La fête d'Argenteuil

Claude Monet

Henri Rivière's painting 'Des jardins maraichers de Grenenelle' captures a lush garden scene.

Des jardins maraichers de Grenenelle

Henri Rivière

A drawing by William Bouguereau showcasing his academic style.

Dessin exècute à l’Ècole royale des Beaux-Arts, en

William Bouguereau

A woman in a pale full-length dress and straw hat stands among slender tree trunks under dappled sunlight and leafy canopy.

The Stroller (Suzanne Hoschedé, later Mrs. Theodore Earl Butler, 1868–1899)

Claude Monet

A vibrant landscape painting depicting the church and rooftops of Auvers-sur-Oise.

View of Auvers with Church

Vincent van Gogh

A depiction of the dramatic cliffs at Étretat by Claude Monet, showcasing the interplay of light and sea.

The Cliffs at Étretat

Claude Monet

Portrait of Madame Louis Joachim Gaudibert by Claude Monet, depicting her in a dark interior with gentle light.

Madame Louis Joachim Gaudibert

Claude Monet

A man stands on a riverbank under a pale parasol, lost in thought amidst a vibrant landscape.

Man with a Parasol

Claude Monet

Camille Pissarro's painting captures a lively market scene in Gisors.

Marché de Gisors (rue Cappeville)

Camille Pissarro

Camille Pissarro's painting 'Marché à la volaille, Pontoise' captures a bustling poultry market scene.

Marché à la volaille, Pontoise

Camille Pissarro

Camille Pissarro's 'Marché Aux Poissons, Dieppe' captures a lively fish market scene.

Marché Aux Poissons, Dieppe

Camille Pissarro

A portrait of Madame Monet sitting on a green sofa, lost in thought.

Meditation. Madame Monet on the Sofa

Claude Monet

Camille Pissarro's painting 'Mère et enfant' depicts a tender moment between a mother and child.

Mère et enfant

Camille Pissarro

Portrait of Monsieur Coqueret by Claude Monet.

Monsieur Coqueret (Father)

Claude Monet

A nude woman reclining, seen from the back, depicted with broad strokes and earthy tones.

Nude Woman Reclining, Seen from the Back

Vincent van Gogh

A peasant woman resting under a tree in a rural setting.

Paysanne sous un arbre

Camille Pissarro

Camille Pissarro's painting depicts peasant women in a lush green landscape.

Paysannes à l’herbe

Camille Pissarro

Carl Spitzweg's 'Die erste Eisenbahn' depicts a whimsical scene of early railway travel.

Die erste Eisenbahn

Carl Spitzweg

A portrait of Barbara Meyer by Johann Baptist Reiter.

Die Gastwirtin Barbara Meyer

Johann Baptist Reiter

A depiction of a happy mother with her child, showcasing domestic life.

Die glückliche Mutter

Alfred Stevens

A city scene depicting red-tiled roofs and timbered facades along a water's edge under late afternoon light.

Die Kleine Alster

Adolf Friedrich Vollmer

Franz von Defregger's painting depicts young girls collecting twigs in a serene landscape.

Die kleinen Reisigsammlerinnen

Franz von Defregger

Franz von Defregger's painting depicts a vacationer in a serene landscape.

Der Urlauber (Ölskizze)

Franz von Defregger

This painting depicts a scene of wounded soldiers being transported during a war.

Der Verwundetentransport II

August von Pettenkofen

A tranquil scene of a chasse-marée anchored in the river, reflecting on the water under a pale cloudy sky.

Anchored Chasse-marée

Claude Monet

A grand portrait of a woman surrounded by cherubic figures and women in flowing gowns, set in a theatrical composition.

Die Schauspielerin Helene Hartmann 491 Österreichische Galerie Belvedere

Adolf Hirémy-Hirschl

A serene scene of Claude Monet's family in a garden, capturing the warmth of domestic life.

Au jardin, la famille de l’artiste

Claude Monet

Camille Pissarro's 'Baigneuses' depicts bathers in a serene landscape.

Baigneuses

Camille Pissarro

Vincent van Gogh's 'Bois de Boulogne with People Walking' depicts well-dressed Parisians strolling in a sunlit park.

Bois de Boulogne with People Walking

Vincent van Gogh

A snowy landscape depicting Lavacourt, painted by Claude Monet in 1881.

Lavacourt under Snow

Claude Monet

A woman carding wool in a serene outdoor setting.

Cardeuse de laine

Camille Pissarro

A depiction of diligence rewarded in a serene setting.

Diligence Rewarded

Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller

A woman reading in a serene setting.

Femme lisant

Camille Pissarro

A woman in a shirt near a bed, painted by Camille Pissarro.

Femme En Chemise Près D’un Lit

Camille Pissarro

A portrait of Gordina de Groot by Vincent van Gogh, showcasing her strong expression and earthy tones.

Gordina de Groot, Head

Vincent van Gogh

Camille Pissarro's 'Haymaking at Éragny' captures a vibrant rural scene.

Haymaking at Éragny

Camille Pissarro

A portrait of a man holding a pipe, with a weathered face emerging from darkness.

Head of a Man with a Pipe

Vincent van Gogh

Camille Pissarro's 'Het knollenveld' captures a vibrant rural landscape.

Het knollenveld

Camille Pissarro

Vogels by Emrik & Binger

Vogels

Emrik & Binger

Ijsvermaak by Emrik & Binger

Ijsvermaak

Emrik & Binger

A young man writing, captured in a moment of concentration.

Jeune homme écrivant (portrait de Rodo)

Camille Pissarro

Camille Pissarro's painting 'Jeune Paysanne Se Coiffant' captures a young peasant girl in a moment of grooming.

Jeune Paysanne Se Coiffant

Camille Pissarro

A portrait study of a young man with a pale face and dark background, showcasing light interplay on his features.

The Artist Aukusti Uotila, Study for the Duke Karl Insulting the Corpse of Klaus Fleming

Albert Edelfelt

Camille Pissarro's 'La bonne faisant son marché' captures a lively market scene.

La bonne faisant son marché

Camille Pissarro

A portrait of a woman seated in a rural setting, painted by Camille Pissarro.

La Mère Gaspard, Pontoise

Camille Pissarro

Portrait of Père Paul by Claude Monet, depicting the innkeeper in a warm and intimate setting.

Portrait of Père Paul

Claude Monet

Camille Pissarro's 'Prairie À Éragny' captures a serene rural landscape.

Prairie À Éragny

Camille Pissarro

A stormy seascape depicting jagged rocks and heavy rain at Belle-Île.

Rain at Belle-Île

Claude Monet

Camille Pissarro's painting 'Récolte de pommes de terre' depicts a rural scene of potato harvesting.

Récolte de pommes de terre

Camille Pissarro

Camille Pissarro's painting 'Scene de rue, Lisieux' captures a lively street scene in France.

Scene de rue, Lisieux

Camille Pissarro

A scene depicting a moment from Ludwig Holberg’s play, showcasing a domestic interior.

Scene from Ludwig Holberg’s The Lying-in Room

Wilhelm Marstrand

A soldier reclines near a horse drinking from a stone trough under a sunlit sky.

Eastern Soldiers with a Horse Drinking

Adolf Schreyer

A young girl holding a rake in a pastoral setting.

A Girl with a Rake

Jules Breton

A small white sailboat with three figures sails on shimmering water, surrounded by larger ships under a bright sky.

Edelfelt, Haikon selkä

Albert Edelfelt

Camille Pissarro's 'La Batterie à Montfoucault' captures a serene landscape with vibrant colors.

La Batterie à Montfoucault

Camille Pissarro

A young woman in a white smock stands before an easel, gazing at bewildered visitors, with a framed sketch of a nude model on the wall.

Élève des Beaux-Arts (La Caricature)

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

This painting depicts Emperor Frederick Barbarossa leading a crusade.

Emperor Frederick Barbarossa’s Crusade 1189-

Hans Werner Schmidt