19th Century Paintings

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

Two uniformed figures, one with a rifle and the other with a sword, surrounded by Japanese text.

The United States in North America and the Russian Empire in Europe (Kawaraban Broadsheet)

Unknown Artist

A ceremonial gathering along the waterfront with American sailors and Japanese officials during Commodore Perry's arrival.

Landing of Commodore Perry to Meet the Imperial Commissioners at Yokohama, 8 March 1854

Wilhelm Heine

A monochrome line drawing of a steam locomotive with ornate carriages and Japanese text.

Commodore Perry's Steam Locomotive (Kawaraban Broadsheet)

Unknown Artist

A formal meeting scene in a traditional Japanese interior with men in Western and Japanese attire.

The Conference Room at Hakodate

Wilhelm Heine

A fleet of boats in Edo Bay, Japan, with American and Japanese vessels under a soft blue sky.

Passing the Rubicon, Edo Bay

Wilhelm Heine

A detailed depiction of a Western-style steamship with billowing smoke in Edo Bay, surrounded by Japanese text and a map.

Commodore Perry's Black Ships Arrive in Edo Bay (Kawaraban Broadsheet)

Unknown Artist

A stylized map of the Japanese coast with warships and Commodore Perry's flagship.

Coastal Defence Against Foreign Navies, with Commodore Perry's Fleet and Flagship (Kawaraban Broadsheet)

Unknown Artist

A panoramic view of American sailors disembarking at Gorahama, Japan, with Japanese officials and soldiers present.

First Landing of Americans in Japan, Gorahama, 14 July 1853

Wilhelm Heine

A color lithograph depicting troops in formation at a Buddhist temple in Shimoda, Japan, surrounded by civilians and traditional architecture.

Exercise of Troops in the Temple Grounds, Shimoda

Wilhelm Heine

A group of Western naval officers stands beneath a large tree, with figures in local attire nearby, set in a verdant landscape.

Return of Commodore Perry from the Prince Regent at Shuri, Ryukyu, 6 June 1853

Wilhelm Heine

A depiction of men engaged in a game of draughts, showcasing intricate details and vibrant colors.

The Draught Players

Jean-Léon Gérôme

A Japanese handscroll depicting scenes of interactions between foreign sailors and Japanese figures.

The Black Ship Scroll

Unknown Artist

A serene landscape painting by Pierre-Auguste Renoir.

Paysage

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Young Bedouin Girl

Theodoros Ralli

Vincent van Gogh's 'L’Arlésienne' depicts a woman in a vibrant dress against a textured background.

L’Arlésienne; Madame Joseph-Michel Ginoux (Marie Julien, 1848–1911)

Vincent van Gogh

A dark stack of peat in a green field with farmhouses under an ochre sky.

Landscape with a Stack of Peat and Farmhouses

Vincent van Gogh

A tall arched window with blue daylight and green foliage, bottles on the sill, and stacked boxes and books.

Window of Vincent's Studio at the Asylum

Vincent van Gogh

A row of stooks casting shadows across a field with a mill on the left and birds circling above.

Stooks and a Mill

Vincent van Gogh

A peasant woman stands at the edge of a vineyard with twisting vines and chickens nearby, framed by houses in the background.

Old Vineyard with Peasant Woman

Vincent van Gogh

A sheet showing three overlapping pencil and ink studies of Vincent van Gogh's face, including a bearded portrait, a partial eye and mouth, and a loosely sketched head.

Two Self-Portraits and Several Details

Vincent van Gogh

A woman in a black dress sits poised in a dark upholstered chair against a muted green background, with her right arm resting on the armrest.

Portrait Of Mrs. Esperanza Conill De Zanetti

Joaquín Sorolla

A painting by Alfred Ost titled 'Il y en aura qui sécheront de terreur' depicting a haunting scene.

Il y en aura qui sécheront de terreur

Alfred Ost

A view from Glasenbach towards the snow-capped Tennengebirge, with sunlit meadows and scattered houses.

August Schaeffer Blick von Glasenbach bei Salzburg zum Tennengebirge

August Schaeffer von Wienwald

Portrait of a young man wearing a vivid red headscarf, gazing downward with a somber expression against a pale background.

El Palleter

Joaquín Sorolla

A portrait of two young girls by Anton Romako.

Die Nichten des Künstlers, Elisabeth und Maja

Anton Romako

A large black-and-white dog sits upright with eyes half-closed against a yellow ochre wall, illuminated by warm light.

L’attente

Jean-Léon Gérôme

Portrait of Christine Lerolle by Renoir showcasing vibrant colors and soft brushwork.

Mademoiselle Christine Lerolle

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A vibrant depiction of a fair scene by Whistler.

Booth at a Fair

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A couple returns home from work in a serene rural setting.

Heimkehr von der Arbeit (Die Liebenden am Scheideweg)

Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller

Two women in a tiled room, one seated playing a guitar in a pink dress, the other leaning back in a chair wearing a white skirt and red shawl.

Playing the Guitar

Joaquín Sorolla

Two children sit at the water’s edge, one wearing a wide-brimmed straw hat and the other gently holding the first child’s foot, surrounded by rippling water.

The Wounded Foot

Joaquín Sorolla

A woman in a blue robe and turban stands thoughtfully, holding a small object, with a butterfly above flowers at her feet.

Sapphires

Albert Joseph Moore

A crowd of figures gathers on a sandy shore near fishing boats with sails, including women carrying baskets and a woman in a blue dress sitting on the ground.

Vuelta De La Pesca (Return Of The Catch)

Joaquín Sorolla

A woman with auburn hair crowned with wheat and flowers holds a foaming beer glass against a pale yellow background with green stems and blue lettering.

Bières de la Meuse

Alphonse Mucha

Eugène Delacroix's 'Study for Marphise and the Mistress of Pinabel' showcases dynamic figures and vibrant colors.

Study for Marphise and the Mistress of Pinabel

Eugène Delacroix

Odilon Redon's painting 'Il y eut des luttes et des vaines victoires' explores themes of struggle and futility.

Il y eut des luttes et des vaines victoires

Odilon Redon

Henri Gervex's 'Study for ‘Autopsy at the Hotel-Dieu’ depicts a medical scene with vivid realism.

Study for ‘Autopsy at the Hotel-Dieu’

Henri Gervex

Two women in pale robes recline on a divan, surrounded by soft colors and delicate details.

Beads

Albert Joseph Moore

A young grape harvester depicted in a naturalistic style.

Study of a young grape harvester

William Bouguereau

A portrait of Madame Arthur Fontaine by Odilon Redon.

Madame Arthur Fontaine (Marie Escudier, born 1865)

Odilon Redon

Eastman Johnson's 'Study from Life Down East' captures a moment of everyday life.

Study from Life Down East

Eastman Johnson

A woman holds a cup in this intimate study by Jean-François Millet.

Study Of A Woman Holding A Cup

Jean-François Millet

Study of a Figural Monument by Paul Delaroche showcases intricate details and emotional depth.

Study of a Figural Monument

Paul Delaroche

A captivating portrait of a young Neapolitan woman in a Roman setting.

Study Of A Young Neapolitan Woman In Rome

John Frederick Lewis

A woman lifts her voice and eyes in song, accompanied by a cherubic figure, framed by ornate patterns and lush foliage.

Esquisse pour l'escalier des Fêtes de l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris , Le Chant

Luc-Olivier Merson

A satirical portrayal of a fashionable woman by Honoré Daumier.

Madame Coquardeau still has a pretty figure after all!…

Honoré Daumier

Eira Ferruginea by Charles Hamilton Smith depicts a detailed representation of a bird in its natural habitat.

Eira Ferruginea

Charles Hamilton Smith

Thomas Eakins' 'Taking the Count' captures a moment in a boxing match.

Taking the Count

Thomas Eakins

A captivating genre scene by Konstantin Egorovich Makovsky.

Sweet Thoughts

Konstantin Egorovich Makovsky

Dieren galerij (2) (serietitel op object) Funke's prenten (serietitel op object) by Emrik & Binger

Dieren galerij (2) (serietitel op object) Funke's prenten (serietitel op object)

Emrik & Binger

A portrait of a woman by Pierre-Auguste Renoir.

Tête De Femme

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A portrait of an old man with a raw, searching intensity, painted by Paul Cézanne.

Tête de vieillard (Old man head)

Paul Cézanne

Verscheurende dieren, (2) by Emrik & Binger

Verscheurende dieren, (2)

Emrik & Binger

A woman stands on a balcony, gazing out with a contemplative expression.

The Balcony

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Edgar Degas' painting depicts ghostly dancers from the ballet 'Robert le Diable'.

The Ballet from "Robert le Diable"

Edgar Degas

William Morris Hunt's 'The Bathers' captures a serene moment of figures by the water.

The Bathers

William Morris Hunt

A portrait of a black servant girl by Jean-Léon Gérôme.

The black servant girl

Jean-Léon Gérôme

William Bouguereau's 'Ètude de tète de vierge' captures a serene expression of the Virgin Mary.

Ètude de tète de vierge

William Bouguereau

A portrait of a bride by Anders Zorn showcasing intricate details and rich colors.

The Bride

Anders Zorn

Gustave Courbet's 'The Brook of Les Puits-Noir' captures a serene natural landscape.

The Brook of Les Puits-Noir

Gustave Courbet

A vibrant depiction of a bullfighter surrounded by an adoring crowd.

The bullfighter’s adoring crowd

Jehan Georges Vibert

A depiction of a model's choice in an artistic setting.

The Choice of a Model

Mariano Fortuny Marsal

Eenhoevige dieren-Catchpenny print-SMC K 0091 by Emrik & Binger

Eenhoevige dieren-Catchpenny print-SMC K 0091

Emrik & Binger

Camille Pissarro's 'The Cabbage Gatherers' depicts rural laborers in a vibrant landscape.

The Cabbage Gatherers

Camille Pissarro

A vibrant depiction of comedians in a lively setting.

The comedians

Jean-Léon Gérôme

Édouard Manet's 'The Convalescent' portrays a woman in a serene setting.

The Convalescent (Suzanne Manet)

Édouard Manet

A portrait of Madame Errazuriz in a striking black dress by John Singer Sargent.

Madame Errazuriz or The Lady in Black

John Singer Sargent

Henri de Braekeleer's 'The Catechism Lesson' depicts a religious education scene.

The Catechism Lesson

Henri de Braekeleer

A captivating interior scene featuring a woman on a balcony.

The Corner of the Balcony

Alfred Stevens

A portrait by Thomas Eakins featuring a woman and a young girl.

The Chaperone

Thomas Eakins

A captivating genre scene by Eugen von Blaas depicting curious figures.

The curious

Eugen von Blaas

Gustave Courbet's 'The Corn Sifters' depicts women sifting grain in a rural setting.

The corn sifters (les cribleuses de blé)

Gustave Courbet

A still life featuring a dark blue vase surrounded by fruit and a draped cloth.

The Dark Blue Vase, III

Paul Cézanne

The Courtesan Takao by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi depicts a beautiful courtesan in traditional Japanese attire.

The Courtesan Takao

Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

Eene Hollandsche boerderij by Emrik & Binger

Eene Hollandsche boerderij

Emrik & Binger

A portrait of two young girls by Pierre-Auguste Renoir.

The Daughters of Catulle Mendès

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A portrait of a dancer by James Abbott McNeill Whistler.

The Dancer, No. 1 (Connie Gilchrist)

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A depiction of the biblical story of Doubting Thomas by Carl Bloch.

The Doubting Thomas

Carl Bloch

A beautiful portrait of a woman holding a rose.

The Fairest Rose

Eugen von Blaas

Jean-Léon Gérôme's painting depicts the lifeless body of Julius Caesar surrounded by figures in a dramatic setting.

The Dead Caesar

Jean-Léon Gérôme

A portrait of a woman in an ermine coat by Whistler.

The Ermine Coat

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Eugène Delacroix's painting depicts the dramatic execution of Doge Marino Faliero.

The Execution of the Doge Marino Faliero

Eugène Delacroix

Portrait of Madame Frederic Breyer by Gustave Courbet.

Madame Frederic Breyer (Fanny Hélène Van Bruyssel, 1830–1894)

Gustave Courbet

A portrait of Madame Guillaumin by Armand Guillaumin.

Madame Guillaumin

Armand Guillaumin

A vibrant depiction of a flamenco dancer in motion.

The flamenco dancer

Ramón Casas

A portrait of a young girl with a thoughtful expression, painted by Eastman Johnson.

The Girl I Left Behind Me

Eastman Johnson

A lush garden scene in Montmartre, painted by Renoir, showcasing vibrant foliage and dappled sunlight.

The Garden in the Rue Cortot, Montmartre

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Rudolf Ernst's 'The Fortune Teller' depicts a vibrant scene of a fortune teller and her client.

The Fortune Teller

Rudolf Ernst

A portrait of a young girl by James Abbott McNeill Whistler.

The Girl

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Eugène Delacroix's 'The ghost on the terrace' captures a dramatic scene filled with emotion.

The ghost on the terrace (Act I, scene V

Eugène Delacroix