19th Century Paintings

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

Three figures engaged in tense negotiation, with an oyster held in a weathered hand, set against a dark background.

The oyster and the Litigant's

Augustin Théodule Ribot

Portrait of the painter Eduard Bendemann by Friedrich von Amerling.

The painter Eduard Bendemann

Friedrich von Amerling

Whistler's 'Limehouse' captures the essence of a bustling riverside scene.

Limehouse‎

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A portrait of Margot by Renoir, showcasing her gentle expression and soft light.

Portrait of Margot

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Portrait of María Martínez de Puga by Francisco de Goya, depicting a woman in a dark dress with a gentle gaze.

Portrait of María Martínez de Puga

Francisco de Goya

A captivating painting of an odalisque by Jean-Joseph-Benjamin Constant.

Odalisque

Jean-Joseph-Benjamin Constant

A captivating depiction of an odalisque by Léon François Comerre.

Odalisque

Léon François Comerre

Edgar Degas's 'Portrait of Mary Cassatt' captures the essence of the artist in a moment of introspection.

Portrait of Mary Cassatt

Edgar Degas

Portrait of Mary Sicard David by Thomas Sully showcases a detailed depiction of the subject.

Portrait of Mary Sicard David

Thomas Sully

The Pathetic Song by Thomas Eakins depicts a poignant moment in a genre scene.

The Pathetic Song

Thomas Eakins

A portrait of May Sartoris by Frederic Leighton showcases intricate details and a rich color palette.

Portrait of May Sartoris, Mrs Henry Evans Gordon

Frederic Leighton

Four philosophers engaged in thought, illuminated by light, with a central figure holding a quill above an open book.

The philosophers

Augustin Théodule Ribot

Portrait of Miss Barbara De Selincourt by Herbert James Draper.

Portrait Of Miss Barbara De Selincourt

Herbert James Draper

This painting depicts the artist's brother-in-law with a thoughtful expression.

Portrait of Mister le Courtois, the Artist’s Brother-in-Law

Jean-François Millet

Portrait of Mme. Cézanne by Paul Cézanne, showcasing her serene presence.

Portrait of Mme. Cézanne

Paul Cézanne

A serene interior scene featuring a figure by the fireplace.

Interiööri taiteilijan huvilalta Kilosta, Erik istumassa uunin vieressä

Albert Edelfelt

Portrait of Mrs. Anna Sinebrychoff by Albert Edelfelt.

Portrait Of Mrs. Anna Sinebrychoff

Albert Edelfelt

A portrait of Mrs. Cella Thoma by Hans Thoma.

Portrait of Mrs. Cella Thoma

Hans Thoma

Carl Spitzweg's 'Out Of The Orient' depicts a whimsical scene of an exotic traveler.

Out Of The Orient

Carl Spitzweg

Portrait of Mrs. George H. Crossman by Thomas Sully.

Portrait of Mrs. George H. Crossman

Thomas Sully

A portrait of Mrs. Howard-Johnston by Giovanni Boldini.

Portrait Of Mrs. Howard-Johnston

Giovanni Boldini

This painting depicts Mrs. Marie Jeannette de Lange in a detailed portrait.

Portrait of Mrs Marie Jeannette de Lange

Jan Toorop

A skeletal rider on a monstrous creature looms over a chaotic street filled with lifeless bodies and desperate survivors.

The Plague

Arnold Böcklin

A serene interior scene featuring light filtering through curtains onto a floral tablecloth with two empty chairs.

Interiööri taiteilijan kotoa

Albert Edelfelt

A depiction of men laboring in a plaster kiln, illuminated by the fiery glow of the kiln's mouth.

The Plaster Kiln

Théodore Géricault

A girl with a thoughtful expression, illuminated softly, emerges from darkness wearing a fur collar.

Portrait of my Daughter

Augustin Théodule Ribot

Two women in colorful dresses stand in a sunlit tobacco factory in Seville, surrounded by a hazy atmosphere.

Interior from Spain (Tobacco Factory in Seville)

Albert Edelfelt

A solitary figure in a shaft of light, symbolizing the act of creation in Eugène Delacroix's 'Painting'.

Painting

Eugène Delacroix

A portrait of Mlle. Alexandrine-Julie de la Boutraye by Eugène Delacroix.

Mlle. Alexandrine-Julie de la Boutraye

Eugène Delacroix

A man in a gold-flecked uniform gazes intensely, adorned with medals against a stormy background.

Portrait of Pierre Calixte Emmanuel Daguilhon-Pujol

Ary-Arnold Scheffer

A sweeping panorama of the ancient ruins of Palestrina bathed in golden light.

Palestrina - Composition

Joseph Mallord William Turner

A watercolor study by Adolf Schrödter showcasing intricate details.

Studien zur Aquarell-Malerei Pl.18

Adolf Schrödter

A still life painting featuring a vintage bottle and a returning soul.

Parfois on trouve un vieux flacon qui se souvient, d’ou jaillit toute vive une ame qui revient

Odilon Redon

A double portrait of two young Polish nobles, Potocki and Poninski, painted by Jan Matejko.

Portrait of Potocki and Poninski

Jan Matejko

Portrait of Prince Aloys Wenzel von Kaunitz-Rietberg by Francisco de Goya, depicting the austere figure of the prince.

Portrait of prince Aloys Wenzel von Kaunitz-Rietberg

Francisco de Goya

Portrait of Prince Ferdinand-Philippe by Ingres showcases regal elegance.

Portrait Of Prince Ferdinand-Philippe, Duc D’orléans, Before The Château De Saint-Cloud’s Garden

Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres

A vibrant forest path illuminated by dappled sunlight, showcasing Renoir's Impressionist brushwork.

Path in the Forest

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A detailed painting of a rabbit by Charles Hamilton Smith.

The Rabbit

Charles Hamilton Smith

A portrait of a peasant woman wearing a red hood by Jean-Jacques Henner.

Paysanne (Femme capuchon rouge)

Jean-Jacques Henner

A woman sorting through cloth in a basket, with soft light illuminating her and the modest room around her.

The Rag Basket

Alexander Hugo Bakker Korff

A lively indoor gathering with elegantly dressed men and women enjoying a social event.

A Soirée

Victor Gabriel Gilbert

A peasant girl feeds chickens in a serene rural setting.

Peasant Girl Feeding Chickens

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot

A peasant digging in a field, showcasing the labor of rural life.

Peasant digging

Jean-François Millet

Portrait of Rosa Corder by James Abbott McNeill Whistler.

Portrait of Rosa Corder

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A peasant woman focused on threading a needle, showcasing rural life.

Peasant woman threading a needle

Jules Breton

Portrait of Samuel Myers by Thomas Eakins showcases a detailed depiction of the subject.

Portrait of Samuel Myers

Thomas Eakins

Eastman Johnson's 'Interior of a Farmhouse in Maine' captures a serene domestic scene.

Interior of a Farmhouse in Maine

Eastman Johnson

A depiction of peasants engaged in labor in a rural setting.

Peasants Going to Work

Jean-François Millet

A child with pale hair gazes directly at the viewer, wearing a white blouse and red vest, seated on a log.

Portrait of Sella Larsdatter Vikør

Adolph Tidemand

Portrait of Séverine by Pierre-Auguste Renoir showcases a woman with a soft expression.

Portrait of Séverine

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Henri Fantin-Latour's 'Pêches et prune' features a vibrant arrangement of peaches and plums.

Pêches et prune

Henri Fantin-Latour

Portrait of the poet Stéphane Mallarmé by Édouard Manet, showcasing a contemplative gaze and relaxed pose.

Portrait of Stéphane Mallarmé

Édouard Manet

Goya's 'Tanto y mas' captures a moment of human emotion and interaction.

Tanto y mas

Francisco de Goya

A sunlit road descends gently, leading to a distant horizon with figures walking along the path amidst dappled shadows and leafy trees.

The Road to Louveciennes

Alfred Sisley

A depiction of a discussion about the Russian question in a divan setting.

The Russian question treated in a divan

Honoré Daumier

The Saga Incident by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi depicts a dramatic historical scene.

The Saga Incident

Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

A monumental landscape featuring the Saint Catherine Monastery in Sinai, surrounded by jagged mountains and olive trees.

The Saint Catherine Monastery in Sinai

Adolf von Meckel

A boy in a colorful costume stands on a makeshift stage, arms crossed, surrounded by circus props.

The Saltimbanco

Antonio Mancini

A self-portrait of Mary Cassatt, depicting her with a direct gaze and thoughtful expression.

Portrait of the Artist

Mary Cassatt

A depiction of a bullfighting event in Barcelona by Ramón Casas.

Plaza de toros de Barcelona, sabado 24 junio 1899. Guerrita reverte bombita

Ramón Casas

Jean-François Millet's 'The Sheepshearers' captures rural life with vivid detail.

The Sheepshearers

Jean-François Millet

A reclining woman with a tambourine, draped in luxurious fabrics, set against a deep red curtain.

The Sleeping Concubine

Theodoros Ralli

Construction of the North Sea Canal, albumen print by Rudolph Guicherit

Construction of the North Sea Canal

Rudolph Guicherit

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's 'The Sofa' captures a moment of leisure in a vibrant setting.

The Sofa

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

Portrait of Alphonse Hennet de Goutel by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres.

Portrait d’Alphonse Hennet de Goutel

Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres

A painting titled 'The Steps' by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, showcasing architectural elements.

The Steps

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Thomas Cole's 'The Subsiding of the Waters of the Deluge' depicts a dramatic landscape after a great flood.

The Subsiding of the Waters of the Deluge

Thomas Cole

A windswept day along the estuary of Teignmouth, with fishing boats and townsfolk under a dramatic sky.

Teignmouth

Joseph Mallord William Turner

Portrait of Sophie and Berthe Cabanel by Alexandre Cabanel, showcasing familial intimacy.

Portrait de mesdemoiselles Sophie et Berthe Cabanel

Alexandre Cabanel

Thomas Cole's 'The Titan’s Goblet' depicts a grand landscape with a massive goblet in a serene setting.

The Titan’s Goblet

Thomas Cole

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's 'The Trap' captures a lively scene with vivid colors.

The Trap

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

A young shepherdess knitting in a pastoral setting.

Petite bergère tricotant

Jean-François Millet

A bustling vegetable market scene by Victor Gabriel Gilbert.

The Vegetable Market

Victor Gabriel Gilbert

Portrait of the Author Karl A. Tavaststjerna (Portrait of Karl A.Tavaststjerna the Writer)

Albert Edelfelt

A portrait of Elsa Lindberg with a direct gaze, light catching her features and a playful half-smile.

Portrait of the authoress Elsa Lindberg

Albert Edelfelt

A boatyard scene with a large sky, clouds, and boats under construction, depicting the labor of boatbuilding.

Boatyard at Saint-Mammès

Alfred Sisley

Interior of the Gierymskis’ Flat in Munich by Aleksander Gierymski showcases a detailed domestic scene.

Interior of the Gierymskis’ Flat in Munich

Aleksander Gierymski

A man gazes directly at the viewer with a steady expression, framed by a pale background.

Böcklin Bildnis des Kunsthistorikers Adolph Bayersdorfer, 1875

Arnold Böcklin

A dramatic scene depicting Martincho's daring act in Zaragoza.

Temeridad de Martincho en la plaza de Zaragoza

Francisco de Goya

Portrait of Hector Berlioz by Gustave Courbet.

Portrait of the Composer Hector Berlioz

Gustave Courbet

Portrait of Countess Duchâtel with her son by Franz Xaver Winterhalter.

Portrait of the Countess Duchâtel (1817-1878) with her son, Vicomte Charles Tanneguy Duchâtel (1838-1891)

Franz Xaver Winterhalter

A depiction of a serene moment in daily life.

Boete

Alfred Ost

A captivating portrayal of a woman playing a tambourine.

Bohémienne Au Tambour De Basque

William Bouguereau

The interior of the Gothic Hall at Kneuterdijk Palace features soaring arches and ornate decorations.

Interior of the Gothic Hall, Kneuterdijk Palace, The Hague

Augustus Wijnantz

A lively outdoor scene shows couples dancing and groups seated at tables under trees, with figures in flowing dresses and straw hats.

Bal du moulin de la Galette

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A powerful depiction of crashing waves by Gustave Courbet.

The Wave

Gustave Courbet

Gustave Courbet's 'Portrait of a Man' showcases a detailed representation of a male figure.

Portrait of a Man

Gustave Courbet

A pastoral scene with sheep and cattle on a winding path, illuminated by golden morning light.

The way to market

Auguste Bonheur

A butcher's counter filled with freshly slaughtered animal carcasses, depicted with raw realism.

Still-Life: A Butcher's Counter

Francisco de Goya

Portrait of the Italian painter Giuseppe De Nittis by Édouard Manet.

Portrait of the Italian painter Giuseppe De Nittis

Édouard Manet