19th Century Paintings

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

A single tree with thick foliage stands in the foreground, leading the eye to a river and distant mountains under a calm sky.

Landscape

Alessandro Castelli

Drapery Study for Saint Remi by Isidore Pils showcases intricate fabric folds.

Drapery Study for Saint Remi

Isidore Pils

Portrait of Mrs. William Wickham Hoffman by Philip Alexius de László.

Portrait of Mrs William Wickham Hoffman, née Katherine Miller

Philip Alexius de László

A depiction of sheepshearing in a pastoral setting.

Sheepshearing Beneath a Tree

Jean-François Millet

Portrait of Otto Marstrand’s daughters with their nanny in Frederiksberg Gardens.

Portrait of Otto Marstrand’s two Daughters and their West-Indian Nanny, Justina Antoine, in the Frederiksberg Gardens near Copenhagen

Wilhelm Marstrand

Henri Rivière's 'Du Quait de la Conference' captures a serene moment with intricate details.

Du Quait de la Conference

Henri Rivière

Portrait of Philippe-Grégoire Delaroche by Paul Delaroche.

Portrait of Philippe-Grégoire Delaroche, the Artist’s Younger Son

Paul Delaroche

Het houten paard by Emrik & Binger

Het houten paard

Emrik & Binger

A young girl absorbed in reading, showcasing Renoir's Impressionist style.

Girl Reading

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A portrait of a woman by Frederic Leighton, showcasing Victorian style.

Portrait of Stella

Frederic Leighton

A detailed portrait of Suzanne Hudelo in a greenhouse setting.

Portrait Of Suzanne Hudelo, Née Armand, Sitting In A Greenhouse

Léon François Comerre

A girl is depicted reading in a serene setting.

Girl reading

Isaac Israëls

A rural house surrounded by greenery, painted by Paul Cézanne in 1873.

La Maison du père Lacroix, Auvers-sur-Oise (House of Père Lacroix)

Paul Cézanne

A painting depicting an elegant lady in a sculptor's studio.

Elegant lady in a sculptor’s studio

Antoine Calbet

This artwork depicts a historical scene featuring Shigeno Yozaemon and a bursting shell.

Shigeno Yozaemon and a Bursting Shell

Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

Portrait of Teresa de Blumenstiel by Raimundo de Madrazo y Garreta.

Portrait of Teresa de Blumenstiel

Raimundo de Madrazo y Garreta

Claude Monet's 'Interior, after Dinner' captures a serene domestic scene.

Interior, after Dinner

Claude Monet

Belooning en vermaning by Emrik & Binger

Belooning en vermaning

Emrik & Binger

Henri Rivière's 'La Marche à l’étoile' is a captivating illustration exploring themes of aspiration.

La Marche à l’étoile – Title page

Henri Rivière

De Gelaarsde kat by Emrik & Binger

De Gelaarsde kat

Emrik & Binger

Henri Rivière's 'En haut de la Tour' captures a unique architectural perspective.

En haut de la Tour

Henri Rivière

De Turken in hunne huishouding by Emrik & Binger

De Turken in hunne huishouding

Emrik & Binger

Portrait of the Artist’s Wife Ellan Edelfelt by Albert Edelfelt.

Portrait of the Artist’s Wife Ellan Edelfelt

Albert Edelfelt

A young choir boy in a serene setting, painted by Jules Breton.

Enfant de chœur

Jules Breton

A portrait of Marie Buloz Pailleron by John Singer Sargent.

Marie Buloz Pailleron (Madame Édouard Pailleron)

John Singer Sargent

Isidore Pils' painting captures the entrance of the Villa Medicis in Rome.

Entrée de la Villa Medicis, Académie Française de peinture à Rome

Isidore Pils

A winding path leads through a wooded valley with tall trees and a shimmering river under a dynamic sky.

Derbyshire Landscape

Alexander Helwig Wyant

A young woman sewing, captured in a moment of quiet domesticity.

Jeune femme cousant

Camille Pissarro

Eenhoevige dieren by Emrik & Binger

Eenhoevige dieren

Emrik & Binger

A painting by Francisco de Goya depicting a poignant moment in a genre scene.

Lo peor es pedir

Francisco de Goya

Portrait of the painter Alfred Stevens by Henri Gervex showcases a detailed representation of the artist.

Portrait of the painter Alfred Stevens

Henri Gervex

A painting depicting the Immaculate Conception by Jean-Joseph-Benjamin Constant.

The Immaculate Conception

Jean-Joseph-Benjamin Constant

A portrait of the painter Charles Theriat by Julius Leblanc Stewart.

Portrait of the Painter Charles Theriat

Julius Leblanc Stewart

Het beestenspel by Emrik & Binger

Het beestenspel

Emrik & Binger

Portrait of Thomas Way no. 2 by Whistler captures the essence of its subject with subtle details.

Portrait of Thomas Way no. 2

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A young woman with her hand over her mouth, appearing startled or amused.

Young Woman with Her Hand over Her Mouth

Edgar Degas

Het jagtvermaak by Emrik & Binger

Het jagtvermaak

Emrik & Binger

A painting by Narcisse-Virgile Diaz de La Peña depicting a draped woman.

Etude de femme drapée

Narcisse-Virgile Diaz de La Peña

A figurative painting by Narcisse-Virgile Diaz de La Peña showcasing a nude study.

Etude de nu

Narcisse-Virgile Diaz de La Peña

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's 'Monsieur' captures a figure in a lively setting.

Monsieur

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

A marine painting depicting boats with ochre sails leaning in the wind against a backdrop of pale clouds and a churning sea.

Shipping in a Breeze

Abraham Hulk

Henri Gervex's painting captures a lively scene with vibrant colors and figures.

Étude pour le Cercle de l’île de Puteaux

Henri Gervex

Portrait of Whistler by James Abbott McNeill Whistler showcases the artist's unique style.

Portrait of Whistler

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A calm harbour scene with boats under a vast sky, capturing a moment of stillness and tranquility.

Shipping in a calm harbour

Abraham Hulk

A young seamstress is depicted in a tranquil setting, showcasing the beauty of everyday life.

La petite couturière

Jules Breton

A painting depicting the Crystal Palace by Camille Pissarro.

The Crystal Palace

Camille Pissarro

A dramatic seascape featuring ships under a dynamic sky with clouds and sunlight.

Shipping off a Dutch Coast

Abraham Hulk

Portrait of William Murray, Esq by Sir Henry Raeburn, depicting a poised lawyer in a black coat.

Portrait Of William Murray, Esq

Sir Henry Raeburn

Portrait of Zacharie Astruc by Jean-Jacques Henner showcases a distinguished figure with rich colors.

Portrait of Zacharie Astruc (1835-1907)

Jean-Jacques Henner

A study for the decoration of the Cathedral of La Rochelle by William Bouguereau.

Ètude pour la dècoration de la cathedrale de la Rochelle

William Bouguereau

A portrait of Ivan the Terrible by Jan Matejko, depicting the tsar in a moment of solitude and reflection.

Ivan the Terrible

Jan Matejko

Gustave Caillebotte's 'Portraits dans un intérieur' captures a serene moment in an indoor setting.

Portraits dans un intérieur

Gustave Caillebotte

A woman playing guitar in a lively setting.

Joueuse de guitar

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A drawing by Renoir showcasing his signature style.

La Pierre au trois croquis

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Alfred Stevens' portrait of Sarah Bernhardt captures the essence of the famous actress.

Porträt der Sarah Bernhardt

Alfred Stevens

Portrait of Suzanne Valadon by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, showcasing her introspective gaze and soft features.

Porträt der Suzanne Valadon

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A painting depicting a man with a stone in a natural setting.

Extract from the Series ‘The Man with the Stone’

Alfred Ost

Walter Crane's 'Faithful John' depicts a narrative scene with rich colors and intricate details.

Faithful John

Walter Crane

A contemplative portrait by Julius Leblanc Stewart.

Far Away Thoughts

Julius Leblanc Stewart

Portret córki Heleny z krogulcem, przedstawiający córkę artysty z sokołem.

Portret córki Heleny z krogulcem.

Jan Matejko

A young woman polishing a metal vessel, her direct gaze and flushed cheeks highlighting her labor in a soft-lit setting.

The Servant

Alexandre Falguière

A ghostly whaling ship battles against towering waves under a stormy night sky.

The Waste of Waters is Their Field

Albert Pinkham Ryder

A painting by Francisco de Goya depicting chaotic scenes of life.

Todo va revuelto

Francisco de Goya

Luis Ricardo Falero's 'Prayer to Isis' depicts a mystical scene invoking ancient Egyptian themes.

Prayer to Isis

Luis Ricardo Falero

A striking portrait of a woman in a red dress by James Abbott McNeill Whistler.

La Robe Rouge

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Nuttige dieren by Emrik & Binger

Nuttige dieren

Emrik & Binger

Émile Munier's painting 'Feeding The Rabbits' depicts a serene moment of a girl feeding rabbits in a lush garden.

Feeding The Rabbits

Émile Munier

A vibrant depiction of La Place Saint-Georges in Paris, showcasing daily life and sunlight reflections.

La Place Saint-Georges

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A figurative painting depicting a female nude leaning on her left knee.

Female Nude Leaning on Left Knee

Carl Newman

Franz von Stuck's 'Kneeling male nude for ‘Kiss of the Sphinx’' showcases a male figure in a contemplative pose.

Kneeling male nude for ‘Kiss of the Sphinx’

Franz von Stuck

A solitary man with a gun walks through a shadowy landscape at dusk, surrounded by trees and a glowing sky.

The poacher

Alexandre-Gabriel Decamps

A portrait of Jo, La Belle Irlandaise by Gustave Courbet.

Jo, La Belle Irlandaise

Gustave Courbet

A preparatory study for a dramatic historical scene depicting gladiators in ancient Rome.

Preparatory study for ‘Ave Caesar, Morituri te Salutant’ (Hail Caesar! We who are about to die salute you)

Jean-Léon Gérôme

Portrait of John Brooks Henderson by Jean-Joseph-Benjamin Constant.

John Brooks Henderson

Jean-Joseph-Benjamin Constant

A serene seascape depicting a low tide beach with scattered boats and figures.

La plage à marée basse

Édouard Manet

A village nestled in the Bohemian hills, with rooftops and a church spire under a broad sky.

View of Oberplan

Adalbert Stifter

A detailed depiction of a huntsman in a natural setting.

Shooting Huntsman

Arnold Peter Weisz-Kubínčan

A solemn procession of Breton women in traditional attire carrying religious banners across a windswept field.

Procession of Pardon in Brittany

Jules Breton

This painting depicts Professor Dr. Ignaz Rudolf Bischoff von Altenstern dictating to his wife Johanna.

Prof. Dr. Ignaz Rudolf Bischoff von Altenstern, seiner Gattin Johanna diktierend

Friedrich von Amerling

A serene landscape depicting a hillside with a thatched shed, bare branches, and a distant village under a calm sky.

Rustic View

Alexei Kondratievich Savrasov

A reclining nude woman on a couch, painted by Luis Ricardo Falero.

Femme nue couchée dans un divan

Luis Ricardo Falero

Portrait of Frau Oelzelt von Newien by Friedrich von Amerling.

Portrait of Frau Oelzelt von Newien

Friedrich von Amerling

A depiction of Psyche discovering Cupid in a lush, romantic setting.

Psyche discovers Cupid

Léon François Comerre

This painting depicts a group preparing to leave at dawn.

Si amanece; nos Vamos. (When day breaks we will be off.)

Francisco de Goya

A still life painting featuring apples on a simple surface.

Some Apples

Paul Cézanne

A dramatic depiction of the biblical story of Cain and Abel by William Bouguereau.

La Première Discorde (Cain And Abel)

William Bouguereau

A depiction of three men engaged in conversation, showcasing vibrant colors and dynamic brushwork.

Trois hommes

Maximilien Luce

A depiction of a social scene by Honoré Daumier.

Breaking the service

Honoré Daumier

A depiction of a whimsical scene featuring a man in royal attire.

Si J’étais Roi

Jehan Georges Vibert

A portrait of a woman by Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot.

Sibylle

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot