19th Century Paintings

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

Portrait of Céline Geneviève by William Bouguereau showcases a young woman in a serene pose.

Portrait of Céline Geneviève

William Bouguereau

Portrait of Charles Auguste de Bériot by Horace Vernet.

Portrait of Charles Auguste de Bériot

Horace Vernet

A young woman in a red dress and white veil spins flax at her window, framed by a rough ledge and a climbing plant.

5 Jeune portugaise a sa fenetre PF

August Friedrich Schenck

Portrait of Charlotte de Rothschild by Jean-Léon Gérôme showcases the elegance of the subject.

Portrait of Charlotte de Rothschild

Jean-Léon Gérôme

A portrait by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres showcasing his signature style.

Marcotte d’Argenteuil

Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres

Frederic Edwin Church's 'Iceberg Fantasy' captures a stunning icy landscape.

Iceberg Fantasy

Frederic Edwin Church

A portrait of Cornelis Sebille Roos, showcasing his confident smile and dignified attire.

Portrait of Cornelis Sebille Roos, Art Dealer in Amsterdam and Inspector of the National Konst-Gallery and the Huis ten Bosch in The Hague

Adriaan de Lelie

Honoré Daumier's 'Marius à Carthage' captures a historical moment with vivid detail.

Marius à Carthage

Honoré Daumier

A portrait of a woman by Vilhelm Hammershøi, showcasing a serene expression and soft lighting.

Ida

Vilhelm Hammershøi

Portrait of Count Robert de Montesquiou by Whistler features a striking figure in a rich, dark setting.

Portrait of Count Robert de Montesquiou

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A portrait of Countess Zichy by Giovanni Boldini, showcasing elegance and style.

Portrait of Countess Zichy

Giovanni Boldini

Portrait of Cyprian Godebski by Luis Ricardo Falero.

Portrait of Cyprian Godebski

Luis Ricardo Falero

Portrait of Diane de la Bouchère by Vittorio Matteo Corcos.

Portrait of Diane de la Bouchère

Vittorio Matteo Corcos

A rural widow at her spinning wheel, illuminated by sunlight, with her child beside her in a modest interior.

Die Witwe des Landwehrmannes (Bauernstube) 3627 Kunsthistorisches Museum

Albert Schindler

A wounded officer receives the last rites from a priest in a solemn interior.

Einem verwundeten Offizier wird die letzte Ölung erteilt 3617 Kunsthistorisches Museum

Albert Schindler

Portrait of Don Juan Antonio Cuervo by Francisco de Goya showcases a distinguished figure in a dark setting.

Portrait of Don Juan Antonio Cuervo

Francisco de Goya

A mother anxiously holds her ill child in a dimly lit room, while the father sits rigidly on the bed.

The ill child

Adolph Tidemand

Portrait of Dr. William McNeill Whistler by James Abbott McNeill Whistler.

Portrait of Dr. William McNeill Whistler

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Portrait of Edouardo Zamaçois by Mariano Fortuny Marsal showcases a detailed representation of the subject.

Portrait of Edouardo Zamaçois

Mariano Fortuny Marsal

A portrait of a man with a commanding gaze, wearing a uniform with brass buttons, set against a hazy brown background.

Portrait

Hilma af Klint

A mother and daughter share a tender moment, holding wildflowers, with soft light illuminating their expressions.

Portrait of Wife with Daughter Anna

Antoni Gramatyka

Portrait of Emile Zola by Paul Cézanne, depicting the writer at a desk with a pen.

Portrait of Emile Zola

Paul Cézanne

A captivating scene of dancers engaging in a sword dance.

Danse aux Sabres

Jean-Léon Gérôme

Portrait of François Marius Granet by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres.

Portrait of François Marius Granet (1777-1849)

Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres

Odilon Redon's painting 'Mlle. Juliette Dodu' captures a unique portrait of a woman.

Mlle. Juliette Dodu

Odilon Redon

Portrait of Mme. Olga Bratt by Anders Zorn.

Mme. Olga Bratt

Anders Zorn

Vasily Vereshchagin's painting 'Mortally wounded' depicts the harsh realities of war.

Mortally wounded

Vasily Vereshchagin

Portrait of Friedrich Eltz by Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller showcases detailed realism.

Portrait of Friedrich Eltz (1782–1855)

Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller

Portrait of G. F. Reverdin by François Gérard, capturing a contemplative figure against a muted backdrop.

Portrait of G. F. Reverdin

François Gérard

A painting depicting the architectural features of Copenhagen's prison.

The Prison of Copenhagen

Martinus Rørbye

A portrait of Gejz Bencúr by Gyula Benczúr.

Portrait of Gejz Bencúr

Gyula Benczúr

Portrait of Genio C. Scott by Eastman Johnson showcases a detailed depiction of the subject.

Portrait of Genio C. Scott

Eastman Johnson

A young couple receives a blessing before their marriage in this intimate scene.

Blessing of the Young Couple Before Marriage

Pascal-Adolphe-Jean Dagnan-Bouveret

This painting depicts Grand Duchess Olga Nikolaevna in an elegant portrait by Franz Xaver Winterhalter.

Portrait Of Grand Duchess Olga Nikolaevna, Later Queen Consort Of Württemberg

Franz Xaver Winterhalter

A portrait of Henryk Krajewski by Jan Matejko, showcasing a thoughtful expression.

Portrait of Henryk Krajewski

Jan Matejko

Portrait of Ignacio Garcini y Queralt by Francisco de Goya, depicting a seated man in a dark coat with a white cravat.

Portrait of Ignacio Garcini y Queralt

Francisco de Goya

A scene depicting figures returning from duck hunting.

Ils reviennent de plumer les canards

Honoré Daumier

A young man with a serious expression, dressed in a white collar and tie, emerges from a dark background.

Portrait of Inácio Porto Alegre

Aurélio Figueiredo

A detailed depiction of Rouen Cathedral's intricate façade against a softly arched sky.

Rouen Cathedral (La Cathedral de Rouen)

Auguste Lepère

Portrait of Mrs. William Alston by Thomas Sully.

Mrs. William Alston (Caroline Thomas, daughter of Robinson Thomas)

Thomas Sully

Portrait of Isabella Reisser by Anton Romako showcases a woman in a detailed and realistic manner.

Portrait Of Isabella Reisser

Anton Romako

A vast mountain gorge with illuminated crags and a single bird gliding through fading light.

Wieczór w górach

August Behrendsen

The March Of The Björneborg Regiment depicts a historical military scene.

The March Of The Björneborg Regiment

Albert Edelfelt

Portrait of Jean Joseph Marie Carries by John Singer Sargent.

Portrait of Jean Joseph Marie Carries

John Singer Sargent

Camille Pissarro's 'Beggar Women' captures the struggles of poverty through a poignant depiction of two women.

Beggar Women

Camille Pissarro

A luminous church interior with richly dressed figures gathered around intricate white tombs.

Francis I visiting the church of Brou

Auguste Mathieu

George Inness's 'In the Adirondacks' captures a serene landscape.

In the Adirondacks

George Inness

A serene landscape featuring a mill by a river, surrounded by houses and lush greenery.

The Mill at the Loue

Gustave Courbet

Two women in a garden, one seated in a vivid blue dress, engaged in a delicate exchange amidst dappled light.

In the Bois de Boulogne

Berthe Morisot

Portrait of John Alfred Parsons Millet by John Singer Sargent.

Portrait of John Alfred Parsons Millet

John Singer Sargent

A parade of armored knights on horseback in a vaulted gallery, surrounded by curious onlookers and displays of flags and shields.

Salle des armures du musée d'Artillerie à Saint Thomas d'Aquin à Paris

Auguste Mathieu

A woman in a dining room, holding a cup, with a small dog at her feet, illuminated by morning light.

In the Dining Room

Berthe Morisot

A tranquil forest scene captured by Paul Gauguin, showcasing soft light filtering through the trees.

In the Forest, Saint-Cloud I

Paul Gauguin

A flickering scene in a grotto with figures emerging from darkness, illuminated by theatrical light.

In the Grotto

Adolphe Monticelli

Portrait of John Davies Gilbert by John Linnell, showcasing the sitter's dignified presence.

Portrait of John Davies Gilbert

John Linnell

A fashionable woman walks confidently down a busy Parisian street, surrounded by onlookers in elegant attire.

In the Rue de la Paris

Charles Dana Gibson

A still life painting featuring roses, peaches, and grapes.

Nature Morte; Vase De Roses, Pêches Et Raisins

Henri Fantin-Latour

Portrait of Jose Duaso y Latre by Francisco de Goya, depicting a seated cleric with an introspective gaze.

Portrait of Jose Duaso y Latre

Francisco de Goya

Portrait of Joseph Amerling by Friedrich von Amerling showcases a refined depiction of the subject.

Portrait Of Joseph Amerling

Friedrich von Amerling

Alfred Stevens' 'News from Afar' captures a moment of anticipation and emotion.

News from Afar

Alfred Stevens

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's 'In Their Forties' captures the essence of middle-aged life.

In Their Forties

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

A turbulent seascape depicting the aftermath of a shipwreck at dawn.

The Morning after the Wreck

Joseph Mallord William Turner

Portrait of Jules de Jouy by Édouard Manet, showcasing the sitter's direct gaze and relaxed pose.

Portrait of Jules de Jouy

Édouard Manet

A young woman in thought and an older woman in a chair, illuminated by soft light in a domestic setting.

The Mother and Sister of the Artist

Berthe Morisot

Portrait of Karol Podlewski by Jan Matejko, depicting a man with a steady gaze and furrowed brow.

Portrait of Karol Podlewski

Jan Matejko

Portrait of Laurence Millet by John Singer Sargent showcases a detailed depiction of the subject.

Portrait of Laurence Millet

John Singer Sargent

Portrait of Léon Riesener by Eugène Delacroix, depicting a moment of quiet introspection.

Portrait of Leon Riesener

Eugène Delacroix

A boy in a formal suit gazes seriously at the viewer, holding a closed book against a dark background.

Portrait of Lieutenant Alexandre Weissgerber de Stragéwicz as a Child

Albert Edelfelt

A captivating genre scene by Anders Zorn depicting everyday life.

The New Ballad

Anders Zorn

A portrait of Lisa Colt Curtis by John Singer Sargent.

Portrait of Lisa Colt Curtis

John Singer Sargent

Oorlogsschepen by Emrik & Binger

Oorlogsschepen

Emrik & Binger

A captivating painting by Jules Breton depicting a serene rural scene.

Innocente

Jules Breton

Portrait of Lorenzo Pagans by Edgar Degas, depicting a Spanish tenor mid-performance.

Portrait of Lorenzo Pagans

Edgar Degas

Insekten (dagvlinders) by Emrik & Binger

Insekten (dagvlinders)

Emrik & Binger

A crowded tram interior with passengers displaying various expressions and body language.

Intérieur de tramway

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

A half-formed face emerges from darkness, with swift brushwork and an unfinished quality.

Portrait of M. R. Elden

James McNeill Whistler

A portrait of Madame Arnold Seligmann by Giovanni Boldini.

Portrait of Madame Arnold Seligmann

Giovanni Boldini

Portrait of Madame Charpentier by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, depicting a woman seated elegantly with her daughter and dog.

Portrait of Madame Charpentier

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A winding road leads through fields and pine woods, past a river and a rural Swedish village.

View over Ytterhogdal, Hälsingland

August Winqvist

Portrait of Madame Jacques Ignace Hittorf as Juno by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres.

Portrait of Madame Jacques Ignace Hittorf as Juno

Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres

Portrait of Madame Paul Meurice by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres.

Portrait of Madame Paul Meurice, née Palmyre Granger

Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres

Schaduwbeelden by Emrik & Binger

Schaduwbeelden

Emrik & Binger

Portrait of Madame Rhode by Ingres showcases a refined depiction of a woman in elegant attire.

Portrait of Madame Rhode

Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres

A nude figure reclining on a richly adorned surface, embodying the themes of beauty and sensuality.

Nude (Queen Rodophe)

Jean-Léon Gérôme

Portrait of Mademoiselle Claus by Édouard Manet, depicting a woman in a white dress on a balcony.

Portrait of Mademoiselle Claus

Édouard Manet

A portrait of Mademoiselle Dubois by Alfred Stevens.

Portrait of Mademoiselle Dubois

Alfred Stevens

A nude study by Henri Fantin-Latour showcasing the beauty of the human form.

Nude study

Henri Fantin-Latour

Henri Fantin-Latour's 'Interieur (rue de Beaune, Parijs)' depicts a cozy interior scene.

Interieur (rue de Beaune, Parijs)

Henri Fantin-Latour

Frank Duveneck's 'Portrait of Maggie Wilson' captures the essence of its subject with vivid detail.

Portrait of Maggie Wilson

Frank Duveneck

A satirical depiction of a hybrid creature, the ox-elephant, by Honoré Daumier.

The ox-elephant, a new and very promising breed…

Honoré Daumier