19th Century Paintings

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

A wagon train traverses a vast desert under a golden sky at sunset.

A Wagon Train in the Desert

Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky

A family portrait featuring a man with a pheasant, his wife in a white dress, and four children under an oak tree.

Jhr. Gijsbert Carel Rutger Reinier van Brienen van Ramerus (1771-1821) met zijn vrouw en vier van hun kinderen

Adriaan de Lelie

A portrait of John Gage by John Linnell, depicting a man in quiet introspection.

John Gage

John Linnell

A painting depicting a woman and a man on horseback by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec.

A Woman and a Man on Horseback

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

A woman is pouring water from a bucket into a trough while standing in a rural setting.

A Woman Emptying a Bucket

Jean-François Millet

A woman seated seen from behind, showcasing Boldini's signature style.

A Woman Seated Seen from Behind

Giovanni Boldini

A portrait of a woman in a flowing dress, surrounded by nature.

Musidora

Thomas Sully

A portrait of a young beauty by Raimundo de Madrazo y Garreta.

A Young Beauty

Raimundo de Madrazo y Garreta

A portrait of a young girl in traditional costume, showcasing her attire and accessories.

A Young Girl in Traditional Costume with Shawl and Choker

Franz von Defregger

A young nymph is playfully teased by putti in this charming painting by Jean-Léon Gérôme.

A Young Nymph Teased By Putti

Jean-Léon Gérôme

A greenhouse beside a villa framed by a fountain, with vertical poplars and rounded shrubbery under soft afternoon light.

Klein Glienicke Hardenberg Schirmer Schloss KPM

August Wilhelm Ferdinand Schirmer

A Young Tyrolean Girl by Franz von Defregger depicts a young girl in traditional Tyrolean attire.

A Young Tyrolean Girl

Franz von Defregger

A depiction of rural life during harvest time.

La récolte

Jules Breton

A young woman elegantly holding a fan, showcasing the charm of 19th-century portraiture.

A Young Woman with a Fan

William Bouguereau

A solitary blue rowboat rests on calm water, reflecting the light in a serene scene.

The Blue Boat

Claude Monet

A young man with a rake and a relaxed woman at a well share a moment of flirtation in a rural setting.

L'Alouette (Gil Blas Illustré)

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria depicted on horseback in military regalia.

Kronprinz Rudolf zu Pferd

Tadeusz Ajdukiewicz

Honoré Daumier's 'Academy of Women' portrays women engaged in artistic study.

Academy of women

Honoré Daumier

A crowd gathers around an old gentleman, whose formal dress contrasts with the lively, animated figures surrounding him.

L'Aventure du vieux doyen

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

Two figures on a balcony gaze at the horizon, with a muted cityscape behind them.

L'Idéal qui passe

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

A painting depicting an actor posing in front of a mirror.

Actor Posing In Front Of A Mirror

Honoré Daumier

A crowd with determined faces surges forward, led by a muscular figure holding a banner emblazoned with 'L'Internationale'.

L'Internationale (second version)

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

Adam stands rigid with a branch, while Eve folds into herself in shame, with a serpent at their feet.

Adam und Eva

Eduard von Steinle

A painting depicting a group of clerics counting donations.

Adding Up The Donations

Jehan Georges Vibert

Admiration Maternelle by William Bouguereau depicts a tender moment between a mother and child.

Admiration Maternelle

William Bouguereau

A captivating painting by Vittorio Reggianini showcasing a woman in admiration.

Admiration

Vittorio Reggianini

A painting by William Bouguereau titled 'Admiration' depicting a young woman in a contemplative pose.

Admiration

William Bouguereau

A bustling ballroom scene filled with elegantly dressed figures, capturing the energy and movement of a grand evening.

Adolf Friedrich Erdmann von Menzel 032

Adolph von Menzel

A painting depicting a woman after a bath, showcasing the artist's attention to detail.

After the Bath

Jean-Léon Gérôme

A painting depicting a young woman after her bath, showcasing Bouguereau's skill in realism.

After the Bath

William Bouguereau

A woman leans close to a man in the undergrowth, with a moonlit church in the background.

La Chienne au loup

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

A rugged coastline with crashing waves under a heavy grey sky.

La Côte près de Pont Aven

Auguste Anastasi

A portrait of a woman in blue by Alfred Stevens.

La Dame En Bleu

Alfred Stevens

A serene depiction of a woman in a tranquil setting.

Afternoon Langour

Jean-Joseph-Benjamin Constant

A dignified woman adorned with jewelry, set against a softly lit background.

La fidèle

Émile Vernet-Lecomte

A serene depiction of the deep blue sea near Antibes, capturing early light effects by Claude Monet.

La grande Bleue à Antibes

Claude Monet

A woman in a flowing dress gazes softly at the viewer with a serene expression.

Agostina

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot

A portrait of Agricol Perdiguier by Honoré Daumier.

Agricol Perdiguier

Honoré Daumier

A depiction of two women engaged in conversation, capturing the essence of social interaction.

Die Plauderstunde (A Good Gossip)

Carl Spitzweg

A satirical depiction of a man preventing another from attending a religious gathering.

Ah! il prétend m’empecher d’aller communier avec nos huit cents frères à la barrièr du Maine

Honoré Daumier

Two young women recline on the grass, their bodies partially draped, in a lush landscape.

Aha Oe Feii?

Paul Gauguin

A young woman in vivid orange stands at the edge of ancient ruins, gazing across a sunlit field.

Ahlborn Wilhelm Ruinen Villa Mills Rom

August Ahlborn

A crowd of women in colorful skirts and jackets stands near a police wagon, watched over by a rigid officer.

La Rafle

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

A woman with a pale face and piercing gaze stands out against a blurred city crowd in shades of electric blue.

La Rentrée du soir

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

A serene riverbank scene with the Seine reflecting warm light, soft figures, and boats amidst a muted palette.

La Seine à Croisset, près de Rouen

Albert Charles Lebourg

Three figures, including a central woman in pale drapery and two children, stride forward with bare feet, surrounded by wildflowers.

A Virgin

Abbott Handerson Thayer

A couple dances elegantly, surrounded by musicians in formal attire, creating a festive atmosphere.

La Típica (A Dance)

José Guadalupe Posada

A woman stands on a mountain path, gazing down at a pleading man at her feet, surrounded by a dramatic sky.

La Wally

Adolfo Hohenstein

A woman in a soft dress stands on a balcony, gazing thoughtfully at the sunlit Parisian cityscape beyond.

Lady on the Balcony, La Parisienne

Albert Edelfelt

Three figures in a dim, smoky light, contemplating their fate before a faint, smoldering fire.

Njal, Bergthora and Thord Karisson Decide to be Burned Alive. Illustration for Njal’s Saga, ch. 129

August Malmström

Four monkeys dressed as art connoisseurs examine a painting, humorously mimicking human behavior.

The Experts

Alexandre-Gabriel Decamps

A dynamic scene featuring Arab horsemen and a figure on foot in conversation under a vast sky.

Landscape with Arab horsemen

Alberto Pasini

A kneeling figure appeals to a king and queen, surrounded by attentive and distracted onlookers, illuminated by a single torch.

Odysseus before Alcinous, King of the Phaeacians

August Malmström

An older woman in a doorway warns two cloaked women outside, with a horse beside them, set against a muted, wintry landscape.

Illustration for Njal’s Saga

August Malmström

A lone armored figure slumped among rocks in a wild mountainous landscape under a stormy sky.

Landscape with the death of Roland

Achille Etna Michallon

A young woman, Ingeborg, sits in despair, while an old man comforts her and a monumental armored figure stands behind them.

Ingeborg Receiving News of Hjalmar's Death from Orvar Odd

August Malmström

A woman stands upright, gazing ahead in a patterned kimono, holding a delicate fan, surrounded by Asian art objects.

The Princess from the Land of Porcelain

James McNeill Whistler

A quiet street bordered by a heavy stone wall, painted by Paul Cézanne in 1875.

Die Straße (Die Mauer)

Paul Cézanne

A winding path leads to a river, framed by birch trees and wildflowers under a cloudy sky.

Landschaft am Wasser

Adolf Stäbli

A solitary woman in a creamy white garment with a red kerchief sits on a stone, gazing into the distance amidst a muted landscape.

Larin Paraske

Albert Edelfelt

A woman with a playful smile, framed by pink and white cloth, her dark eyes glinting with mischief.

Laughing model with a Cloth

Albert Edelfelt

A woman with delicate features and long brown hair gazes softly at the viewer, wearing a flowing white dress.

A rare beauty

Hugues Merle

A woman with red hair urgently leads a child through muted fields, their expressions conveying tension and movement.

Le Champi (Gil Blas Illustré)

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

A stone bridge arches over a river, reflecting a vast sky filled with soft light and colors of late spring.

Le Pont de Maisons Laffittes

Albert Charles Lebourg

A poignant portrait depicting a woman reflecting on her late husband.

My Late Husband

Carl Larsson

A lone figure sits at the foot of a pine tree in a dense forest, illuminated by a pale shaft of light.

The Temptation of Frithiof

August Malmström

A serene garden scene by Marie-François Firmin-Girard showcasing lush greenery and vibrant flowers.

Le jardin de la Marraine

Marie-François Firmin-Girard

Three young women walking together, engaged in lively conversation against a soft gray city backdrop.

Le Retour de l'atelier

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

A woman in white leans forward with oars in a boat, engaging with a man in a boater hat on a quiet river.

Le P'tit (Gil Blas Illustré)

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

A young man gently touches his blind father's eyes, illuminated by golden light, with a woman leaning in and an angelic figure in the background.

Tobias healing his blind father's eyes

August Malmström

A detailed depiction of a lively scene featuring Maiwein.

Die vier Hauptgetränke: Maiwein

Adolf Schrödter

A still life painting by Adolf Schrödter featuring wine and related elements.

Die vier Hauptgetränke: Rheinwein

Adolf Schrödter

Rudolf Ernst's 'Leaving The Mosque' captures a moment of cultural interaction.

Leaving The Mosque

Rudolf Ernst

The Frederiksplein, Amsterdam, during the entry of Queen Wilhelmina, oil painting by Otto Eerelman

The Frederiksplein, Amsterdam, during the Entry of Queen Wilhelmina, 5 September 1898

Otto Eerelman

A woman in white bends over a lifeless figure by dark water, moonlight reflecting on the scene.

Lemminkäinen's Mother

Axeli Gallen-Kallela

A group of women in aprons and caps gossip on a park bench under a chestnut tree, surrounded by children playing.

Les Bonnes de Paris (La Caricature)

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

A woman in white sits in a wicker chair, gazing thoughtfully beyond the frame, surrounded by flowers and a softly lit room.

Les Cloches du soir

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

A portrait of a serious young woman by William Bouguereau.

La sérieuse

William Bouguereau

Two uniformed officers march a weary, stooped man down a pale, empty road.

Les Miséreux

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

A striking historical painting by Vasily Vereshchagin depicting a poignant moment.

Let Them In!

Vasily Vereshchagin

A woman and child sit on a bench, confronted by a formally dressed man, suggesting social tension.

Leurs mères (La Caricature)

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

A young woman in a dark blue dress stands behind a marble bar with fruit and glassware, a large mirror behind her reflecting a crowded scene.

A Bar at the Folies-Bergère

Édouard Manet

A pale, luminous Saint Sebastian lies on the ground, tended to by shadowy figures pressing cloth and pouring oil on his wounds.

Saint Sebastian, Martyr

Augustin Théodule Ribot

Portrait of Luise Pfeiffer-Nathusius by Friedrich von Amerling.

Luise Pfeiffer-Nathusius

Friedrich von Amerling

Jan Matejko's painting depicts Maćko Borkowic chained in a dungeon, reflecting on justice and loyalty.

Maćko Borkowic

Jan Matejko

This painting depicts a woman in a serene setting, showcasing the artist's attention to detail.

Die Wiedergenesene

Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller

Portrait of a young woman with a red ribbon in her hair, painted by Pierre-Auguste Renoir in 1880.

Mademoiselle Grimprel au ruban rouge (Hélène Grimprel)

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A weathered man with a slightly askew tall hat and a red scarf, his face showing deep lines and a squinting expression.

Man with Hat

Adolph Tidemand

Renoir's 'Nach dem Bade' depicts a serene moment of leisure with soft colors and gentle figures.

Nach dem Bade

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A serene depiction of a shepherdess seated on a rock, embodying rural life.

Shepherdess Seated on a Rock

Jean-François Millet