Fine Art

19th Century Paintings

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

A small boat drifts on the Seine, capturing sunlight and reflections, with two figures seated inside.

Argenteuil, Boat (study)

Édouard Manet

Henri Fantin-Latour's 'Ariane abandonnée' depicts a poignant scene of abandonment.

Ariane abandonnée

Henri Fantin-Latour

A portrait of a one-eyed man with a weathered face and a direct gaze against a pale background.

One-Eyed Karelian

Albert Edelfelt

Portrait of Armand Bertin by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres.

Armand Bertin

Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres

A serene portrait of a man resting, showcasing intricate details and vibrant colors.

Arnaut at Rest

Jean-Léon Gérôme

A man drinking in a richly decorated setting.

Arnaut Drinking

Jean-Léon Gérôme

A solitary figure in a shawl stands at the edge of a scene with figures huddled around a glowing brazier, set against a dim Paris backdrop.

Around the brazier (view of Paris)

Auguste Lepère

A portrait of a woman dressed in black by James Abbott McNeill Whistler.

Arrangement in Black – No.3

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A man in a black hat and cravat plays a mandolin, with a glowing cigar ember illuminating his face partially in shadow.

Aron Johansson (1860-1936), arkitekt, akvarellist, ledamot av Konstakademien, g.m. 1. Clara Herfordt, 2. Ulrika Elisabeth Ullman

Axel Jungstedt

A portrait of F. R. Leyland by James Abbott McNeill Whistler.

Arrangement in Black; Portrait of F. R. Leyland

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A woman in a dark setting, with bright yellow shoes and gloves, gazes at the viewer with a reserved pose.

Arrangement in Black (The Lady in the Yellow Buskin)

James McNeill Whistler

A man in formal black attire stands upright, holding a delicate garment and fan against a neutral background.

Arrangement in Flesh Colour and Black: Portrait of Theodore Duret

James McNeill Whistler

A leader on a white horse leads a group of mounted warriors across a barren landscape under a pale sky.

Arrival of the Hungarians (Feszty Panorama).

Árpád Feszty

Arriving For The Ball, Murano depicts a vibrant scene of Venetian life.

Arriving For The Ball, Murano

Eugen von Blaas

A young artist struggles to capture the likeness of a weary model in a humorous scene.

Art is long

Charles Dana Gibson

Portrait of Arthur Haden by James Abbott McNeill Whistler.

Arthur Haden

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A captivating genre scene by Robert Smirke depicting lively figures in a vibrant setting.

As you like it Pl.3

Robert Smirke

A small, radiant statue of the Virgin is unveiled before a kneeling group in a vast landscape.

Origen milagroso de Ntra. Sra. de Luján en año

Augusto Ballerini

A dynamic scene depicting figures in Parisian nightlife, showcasing fashion and movement.

Asche

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

A captivating scene depicting a moment of conversation in a classical setting.

Ask me no more

Lawrence Alma-Tadema

Saint Herbland by Pascal-Adolphe-Jean Dagnan-Bouveret depicts a serene religious scene.

Saint Herbland

Pascal-Adolphe-Jean Dagnan-Bouveret

Asschepoester by Emrik & Binger

Asschepoester

Emrik & Binger

Asschepoester by Emrik & Binger

Asschepoester

Emrik & Binger

Thomas Cole's painting depicts a serene view of Mount Etna with lush landscapes.

Distant View of Mount Etna

Thomas Cole

A painting depicting a group of women engaged in artistic study.

Académie féminine

Pascal-Adolphe-Jean Dagnan-Bouveret

A moment captured in a Parisian café, depicting a man and woman in quiet contemplation.

At the Café Châteaudun

Edgar Degas

A bustling market scene with a pale monument at the center, surrounded by blurred figures and lively activity.

At the Market near the Holy Trinity Column in Szolnok

August von Pettenkofen

A solitary equestrian statue on a pedestal surrounded by a low iron fence stands in full sunlight at the center of a broad, empty square with the palace in the background.

Amalienborg Square, Copenhagen

Vilhelm Hammershøi

Edgar Degas's painting captures jockeys and horses in a tense moment before a race.

At the Races: Before the Start

Edgar Degas

A close-up painting of a reclining nude female torso showing the abdomen, vulva, thighs, and part of a breast on white sheets.

Origin of the World

Gustave Courbet

This painting features a unique animal depicted in a lush, natural setting.

Paradoxurus Dubius

Charles Hamilton Smith

A young woman and a man in dramatic costume embrace under a large moon, surrounded by tall irises and reeds.

Au bord de l'eau (Gil Blas Illustré)

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

A tranquil pond scene with trees and reeds, painted by Paul Cézanne.

Au bord de l'étang (The Pond)

Paul Cézanne

A landscape painting by Armand Guillaumin showcasing vibrant colors and light.

Au Brusc

Armand Guillaumin

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's 'Au Hanneton' captures a lively scene with vibrant colors and dynamic figures.

Au Hanneton

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's painting 'Au pied du Sinaï' features vibrant colors and dynamic figures.

Au pied du Sinaï – Front Cover

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

A chaotic battle scene with soldiers and horses in motion, capturing the tumult of warfare.

Au Soudan: Bataille d'El-Teb

Auguste Lepère

A scientist in a laboratory, deep in thought, gazing at a flask while surrounded by various scientific instruments.

Pasteur's portrait by Edelfelt

Albert Edelfelt

A young woman in a blue apron and patterned scarf stands nervously before a priest in a somber black robe, framed by a stone archway.

Pénitence

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

A rural harvest scene with donkeys, a woman, and children engaged in work.

August Xaver Karl von Pettenkofen Ernteszene mit Eselgespann 0497 Führermuseum

August von Pettenkofen

A group of figures gathered in a tent, engaged in quiet conversation under soft light.

August Xaver Karl von Pettenkofen Zigeuner im Zelt 1716 Führermuseum

August von Pettenkofen

Portrait of Auguste-Jean-Marie Guénepin by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres.

Auguste-Jean-Marie Guénepin

Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres

A snowy field under a moonlit sky with children playing near a bare tree.

Augustin Pierre Bienvenu Chenu dit Fleury - Clair de lune sous la neige - Musée Mainssieux abc1

Augustin Chenu

Gustave Courbet's 'Le sommeil' captures a serene moment of rest.

Le sommeil

Gustave Courbet

Aurore. Souvenir des Alpes by Gustave Doré captures the dawn over Alpine peaks.

Aurore. Souvenir des Alpes

Gustave Doré

A depiction of people gathered around a table, showcasing Cézanne's unique brushwork.

Autour De La Table

Paul Cézanne

A dancer in mid-motion with arms wide, silhouetted against a blush-pink circle, surrounded by bold lettering.

Perle d'Asie

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

A vibrant autumn landscape with dense foliage, small figures working, and a swirling sky.

Autumn

Adolphe Monticelli

A portrait of Laura, the muse of Petrarch, depicted with a laurel sprig in her hand.

Petrarch's Laura

Alexandre Cabanel

Portrait of Narcisa Barañana de Goicoechea by Francisco de Goya.

Narcisa Barañana de Goicoechea

Francisco de Goya

A portrait of a man by James Abbott McNeill Whistler.

Axenfeld

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A disheveled man clings to a banister, his hat tilted and eyes heavy, against a cityscape under a low moon.

Pochards (La Caricature)

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

A young cowboy with a tipped hat gazes sidelong at his horse, whose head fills the right side of the canvas.

Pony Tracks

Edward Penfield

A painting depicting the back of the Gaiety Theatre, showcasing Whistler's Impressionist style.

Back of The Gaiety Theatre

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A painting depicting a woman by a pool, showcasing the artist's attention to detail and color.

Baigneuse À La Piscine De Brousse

Jean-Léon Gérôme

A seated woman with a soft expression, surrounded by a lush garden.

Baigneuse assise

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A woman in a black dress stands in profile, with a red background and a fan in her hands.

Portrait - Lady in Black Dress

Axel Jungstedt

A flock of turkeys strutting in a grassy landscape, showcasing their dark bodies and vivid red wattles.

Kalkoenen in een landschap DM 986 637 Dordrechts Museum

August Allebé

A portrait of a child by Julian Falat.

Portrait of a child

Julian Falat

A young child seated in a wicker basket, wearing a blue dress and red booties, framed by a pillow and blanket.

Baby in Wicker Basket

Joseph Whiting Stock

A detailed portrait of a lady in a white blouse by Franz Marent.

Portrait Of A Lady In A White Blouse

Franz Marent

A depiction of a bullfighting scene in the countryside by Francisco de Goya.

Banderillas en el campo

Francisco de Goya

A still life painting featuring a coffee cup by Henri Fantin-Latour.

Nature morte à la tasse de café

Henri Fantin-Latour

Henri Fantin-Latour's painting 'Sara la baigneuse' captures a serene moment of a woman bathing.

Sara la baigneuse

Henri Fantin-Latour

Portrait of Baroness Wilhelmine Von Mylius by Friedrich von Amerling.

Baroness Wilhelmine Von Mylius

Friedrich von Amerling

Portrait of Baronne de Rothschild by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres, showcasing her elegance and wealth.

Baronne de Rothschild

Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres

A painting depicting a boat stranded on the sand at the foot of a cliff.

Barque à sec sur le sable au pied de la falaise

Henri Rivière

Portrait of a Woman (Mrs. Isch) by Franz Marent showcases a detailed depiction of a woman.

Portrait of a Woman (Mrs. Isch)

Franz Marent

Henri Fantin-Latour's painting 'XXVII' showcases a vibrant still life composition.

XXVII

Henri Fantin-Latour

A painting by Honoré Daumier depicting a lively scene in a French bastide.

Bastide

Honoré Daumier

A serene landscape featuring boats at a lock, with a reflective sky and lush greenery.

Bateaux à l'écluse de Bougival

Alfred Sisley

A study by Georges Seurat depicting working-class Parisians relaxing by the Seine.

Bathers at Asnières (Study I)

Georges Seurat

Bathing Time at Deauville by Eugène Boudin, oil on canvas depicting elegantly dressed bathers at the beach.

Bathing Time at Deauville

Eugène Boudin

The painting depicts a historical battle scene in Japan.

Battle of Hakone, Sagami

Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

A portrait of Jan Matejko's children, Tadeusz, Helena, and Beata, captured in a moment of familial intimacy.

Portrait of artist's children: Tadeusz, Helena and Beata

Jan Matejko

A portrait of Colonel Howard Jenks in military uniform, painted by Pierre-Auguste Renoir.

Portrait of Colonel Howard Jenks

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A landscape painting of the Bay of L'Estaque by Paul Cézanne, showcasing the Mediterranean and surrounding architecture.

Bay of L'Estaque

Paul Cézanne

A woman gazes upward, wearing a traditional headscarf and dark dress, with a plain background emphasizing her expression.

Portrait of Elseberg Herrestvedt

Adolph Tidemand

A depiction of women stringing beads in a serene setting.

Bead Stringers

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Portrait of Franciszek Matejko, the artist's father, seated with a steady gaze.

Portrait of Franciszek Matejko, Artist's Father.

Jan Matejko

A broad river landscape with a grand house, a woman in a purple dress, and a man in black preparing for departure.

Leaving the Manor House

Unknown Artist

A painting by Narcisse-Virgile Diaz de La Peña featuring a serene landscape with figures.

Beauté

Narcisse-Virgile Diaz de La Peña

Portrait of Franciszka Wołowska by Józef Simmler.

Portrait of Franciszka Wołowska, Sister of Feliks Jasieński’s Mother

Józef Simmler

A detailed view of a rural farmstead with barns, a farmhouse, livestock, and a prominent American flag.

Mahantango Valley Farm

Unknown Artist

A portrait by Whistler showcasing his unique style.

Becquet

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

This painting depicts a lively pilgrimage procession with vibrant colors and numerous figures.

Bedevaartprocessie en volkstoeloop

Alfred Ost

Francisco de Goya's 'Y aun no se van!' captures a moment of tension and emotion.

Y aun no se van! (And still they don’t go!)

Francisco de Goya

A captivating scene depicting a performance before an audience.

Before The Audience

Jean-Léon Gérôme

Vasily Vereshchagin's painting 'Before the attack. At Plevna' captures a moment before battle.

Before the attack. At Plevna

Vasily Vereshchagin

Henri Gervex's painting captures a moment behind the scenes at the ballet.

Behind the curtain at the ballet

Henri Gervex