19th Century Paintings

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

A painting depicting a group of people captivated by a performance.

A Captive Audience

Vittorio Reggianini

A detailed portrait of a cardinal by Jehan Georges Vibert.

A Cardinal in Profile

Jehan Georges Vibert

Two sailors in white uniforms on a ship's deck, with a bustling harbor and city in the background.

From the port of Copenhagen II

Albert Edelfelt

A scene of sailors on the deck of a frigate with the harbor of Copenhagen in the background.

From the port of Copenhagen III

Albert Edelfelt

A dramatic depiction of a cavalry charge by cuirassiers in battle.

A Charge of Cuirassiers

Théodore Géricault

Three men plucking turkeys outdoors in a snowy landscape beside a wooden building.

Preparing for Christmas (Plucking Turkeys)

Francis William Edmonds

A young girl kneels in a garden, feeding rabbits with greens.

Fütterung Der Kaninchen

Felix Schlesinger

A corner of Eugène Delacroix's studio, showcasing scattered canvases and brushes in warm sunlight.

A Corner of the Studio

Eugène Delacroix

A young woman with a confident gaze, wearing a dark shawl and delicate earrings, set against a pale background.

Girl from Toledo (Dolores)

Albert Edelfelt

A serene landscape with morning light reflecting on water, grazing deer, and a distant ship.

Gosnold at Cuttyhunk

Albert Bierstadt

A girl with a gentle smile plays with a cat, knitting yarn in a domestic setting.

Girl playing with cat

Albert Anker

A boat carrying passengers, including a young girl with a bouquet, moving towards a distant horizon under a northern sky.

Going to the Christening

Albert Edelfelt

Three figures engaged in conversation, with one working with a saw, set against a backdrop of earthy tones.

Gossips

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

Two nude women waist-deep in a marble pool playfully interact, with Roman-dressed figures gathered in a sunlit hall behind them.

A Favourite Custom

Lawrence Alma-Tadema

A painting capturing a moment in Piccadilly, showcasing Whistler's Impressionist style.

A Fragment of Piccadilly

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A portrait of a girl with propped up arms by Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller.

A Girl with Propped Up Arms

Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller

A portrait of a young girl in traditional costume by Franz von Defregger.

A Graceful Young Girl in Traditional Costume with a Hat

Franz von Defregger

A woman in a dark cloak embraces a child with golden hair, set against rustic cottages and a man bowing with a scythe.

Hail, Mary

Luc-Olivier Merson

A portrait of a Greek beauty by Émile Vernet-Lecomte.

A Greek Beauty

Émile Vernet-Lecomte

A half-draped female figure with luminous skin against a dark background, her gaze steady and drapery flowing around her.

Half Draped Figure

Abbott Handerson Thayer

A trio of draft horses pause before a rustic inn, surrounded by snow and indistinct figures in the background.

Halt at the Inn

Adolf Schreyer

Rudolf Ernst's 'A Helping Hand' depicts a serene moment in an Orientalist setting.

A Helping Hand

Rudolf Ernst

A girl with blue eyes and a red scarf smiles against a blurred green forest background.

A Girl from Porvoo (A Farmers Daughter from Uusimaa)

Albert Edelfelt

This artwork depicts a tragic scene of a mother and child.

A Horrible Suicide; A Woman Slays Her Child then Kills Herself

Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

A striking portrait of a Janissary by Jean-Joseph-Benjamin Constant.

A Janissary

Jean-Joseph-Benjamin Constant

A depiction of young boys preparing for an activity, showcasing Goya's attention to everyday life.

Muchachos al avío. (Lads making ready.)

Francisco de Goya

A serene scene depicting a young girl at a fountain, showcasing Bouguereau's skill in realism.

À La Fontaine (At The Fountain)

William Bouguereau

A vibrant poster featuring bold red colors and geometric patterns, showcasing a carpet with intricate motifs.

À la Place Clichy: Solde des meubles et tapis

Eugène Grasset

A wooden door leans against a crumbling wall in a textured courtyard scene.

Intérieur d’une cour, vers 1820 Fondation Custodia

Auguste Xavier Leprince

A woman in a Van Dyck costume, captured in soft golden light, reflecting both modernity and historical elegance.

A Lady in a Van Dyck Costume

Joseph Mallord William Turner

A lady in a boudoir, painted by Delphin Enjolras, showcases the elegance of the 19th century.

A lady in the boudoir

Delphin Enjolras

A depiction of a lady receiving visitors in an ornate interior.

A Lady Receiving Visitors (The Reception)

John Frederick Lewis

A row of vibrant yellow daffodils in pots beneath the bold title *Harper’s May*.

Harper's May 1899

Edward Penfield

A woman in a marble bathhouse, one arm lifted and the other drawn in, surrounded by classical architecture.

A Pompeian Bath

John William Godward

A man in Oriental costume smoking on a sofa by Eugène Delacroix.

A man in Oriental costume smoking on a sofa

Eugène Delacroix

A portrait of a woman with a contemplative expression, painted by Eugène Delacroix.

Head of a Woman

Eugène Delacroix

Napoleon on a pale steed, gazing aside, surrounded by dramatic clouds and rays of light.

A New Life of Napoleon (The Century Magazine)

Eugène Grasset

A nymph in a wooded landscape, showcasing the beauty of nature.

A Nymph In A Wooded Landscape

Jean-Jacques Henner

A portrait of Mr. Bletz walking on the street by Nicolaas van der Waay.

Heer wandelend op straat, de heer Bletz, zwager kunstenaar

Nicolaas van der Waay

A lively gathering in a domestic setting, showcasing the social interactions of the time.

A Party in the Artist’s Home

Julius Paulsen

A solitary figure in a pale gown stands beneath ancient columns, contrasting with a procession of women in flowing garments.

Hellé – Académie Nationale de Musique

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

A dynamic depiction of a piebald stallion captured in a moment of agitation.

A Piebald Stallion

Théodore Géricault

A family gathered around a tea service in an elegant interior, illuminated by sunlight through tall windows.

Hendrik Weymans and his Family

Abraham van Strij (I)

A still life painting featuring exquisite objects.

Die drei köstlichsten Dinge

Friedrich von Amerling

A depiction of street performers by Honoré Daumier.

Die Gaukler

Honoré Daumier

A family gathering to celebrate a grandfather's birthday.

Die Gratulation zu Großvaters Geburtstag

Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller

Two children in a richly appointed interior, one standing with a toy elephant and the other seated, both dressed in formal attire.

Die Kinder de Bary

Albert Anker

A historical scene painting by Gyula Benczúr depicting a significant moment.

Historical Scene

Gyula Benczúr

A depiction of a Republican congressman enjoying his vacation.

A Republican congressman on vacation

Honoré Daumier

A portrait by Camille Pissarro depicting a woman.

La négresse

Camille Pissarro

Three bold ink forms—a square, a triangle, and a circle—on paper with Japanese calligraphy and a red seal stamp.

Circle, Triangle, Square

Sengai

A hoogaars rests on mudflats with figures working nearby, under a dramatic sky filled with clouds.

Hoogaars on Mud in Zealand

Albertus Van Beest

A black cat curiously interacts with a goldfish in a bowl, capturing mischief and chaos in a series of vignettes.

Horrible fin d'un poisson rouge

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

A horseman leans forward to receive a drink from an innkeeper, with a dog sniffing nearby and a woman watching from the doorway.

Horseman Resting near a Village Inn

Abraham van Strij (I)

A Roman Slave Market depicts a historical scene of a slave auction.

A Roman Slave Market

Jean-Léon Gérôme

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's 'A Saint-Lazare' captures a lively scene with vibrant colors.

A Saint-Lazare

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

A lively tavern scene by Franz von Defregger showcasing everyday life.

A Scene in a Tavern

Franz von Defregger

A shepherd tending his flock in the Bern Alps, with towering mountains and sunlit glaciers in the background.

A Scene in the Bern Alps

August Wilhelm Leu

A seated woman in a flowing dress gazes softly with a serene expression.

A Seated Woman

George Romney

A group of seven nymphs rising from a pond, reaching out to a lone male figure, Hylas, who appears curious yet hesitant.

Hylas and the Nymphs

John William Waterhouse

A distant ship silhouetted against a turbulent sea and sky, with figures on rocky shore pointing towards it.

A ship in peril

Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky

A reclining woman in Eastern attire, depicted in a languid pose.

A Sleeping Odalisque

Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres

A Spanish woman by John Frederick Lewis showcases intricate details and vibrant colors.

A Spanish woman

John Frederick Lewis

A serene coastal scene depicting women gathering at a freshwater spring by the sea.

A spring by the sea

Jules Breton

A serene marine scene depicting ice skaters on a frozen lake.

Ijstentjes op de Gouwzee bij Monnikendam

Nicolaas van der Waay

A portrait of a young woman adorned with a floral crown.

Die Kranzljungfer

Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller

A portrait of Mrs Pick, showcasing her confident gaze and elegant attire with a lace-edged bonnet and pink ribbon.

Portrait of Mrs Pick

Louis Gallait

A mother with wide eyes searches the horizon, holding two children in a moment of quiet endurance.

The Unfortunate Mother

Louis Gallait

A congregation gathered outdoors, listening to a pastor at a makeshift altar by a calm lake.

Service in the Southern Archipelago

Albert Edelfelt

A preparatory study by Georges Seurat depicting young men bathing along the Seine.

A Study for 'Une Baignade'

Georges Seurat

A woman in shadow cradles a child in a modest, dimly lit room with a glowing window.

Sisäkuva uusmaalaisesta tuvasta

Albert Edelfelt

John George Brown's 'A Sure Catch' depicts a young boy fishing.

A Sure Catch

John George Brown

Honoré Daumier's painting 'A tous les cœurs bien nés que la patrie est chère' reflects themes of patriotism and social justice.

A tous les cœurs bien nés que la patrie est chère

Honoré Daumier

A Roman Water Carrier by Carl Haag depicts a water carrier in a vibrant setting.

A Roman Water Carrier

Carl Haag

A Venetian girl in traditional attire stands in a vibrant setting.

A venetian girl

Eugen von Blaas

A baby crawls on a sunlit carpet while two women watch with encouragement.

In the Nursery

Albert Edelfelt

Thomas Sully's 'Hilly Landscape' captures a serene natural scene with rolling hills and a tranquil sky.

Hilly Landscape

Thomas Sully

A young girl peacefully sleeping against the roots of a tree in a forest.

In the Woods

Albert Anker

Portrait of Madame de Rutté by Edgar Degas, showcasing her direct gaze and subtle expression.

Madame de Rutté

Edgar Degas

A canoe glides across the glowing Columbia River with Mount Hood in the distance under a golden sky.

Indians Crossing the Columbia River [with Mount Hood in the Distance]

Albert Bierstadt

Isaac Israëls' painting captures the lively atmosphere of a glassblowing workshop.

Interieur van een glasblazerij 3

Isaac Israëls

A farmer making barrel hoops in a dimly lit interior, with a boy observing him.

Interior from Vikøy with Farmer making Barrel Hoops

Adolph Tidemand

Two figures in a studio, one leaning forward with a hat, the other gesturing, surrounded by books and a rug.

Interior of a Studio

August Jernberg

A serene view of Søbysøgaard manor with white walls and red roofs reflected in still water, framed by trees and grazing sheep.

A view of the renaissance manor, Søbysøgaard, on Funen.

August Wilhelm Boesen

A painting depicting the Jagdschloss Plankenberg by Carl Moll.

Jagdschloss Plankenberg

Carl Moll

Franz von Defregger's 'Die Märchenerzählerin' captures a storyteller in a vibrant setting.

Die Märchenerzählerin

Franz von Defregger

A serene country lane flanked by trees and rustic houses under gentle daylight.

A Village Road near Auver

Paul Cézanne

A landscape painting depicting Jerusalem by Jan Ciągliński.

Jerusalem. From the journey to Palestine

Jan Ciągliński

A portrait by James Abbott McNeill Whistler featuring soft colors and delicate brushwork.

A Violet Note

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A nude woman draped in fabric, showcasing the Impressionist style of Armand Guillaumin.

Jeune femme nue drapée

Armand Guillaumin