19th Century Paintings

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

A portrait of two sisters by James Abbott McNeill Whistler.

The Sisters

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A young shepherdess stands in a field, gazing calmly at the viewer, with a flock of sheep in the distance.

The Shepherdess

Jules Breton

A portrait of a man with a pipe by Jules Breton.

L’homme à la pipe

Jules Breton

A serene landscape painting by Renoir showcasing lush greenery and soft light.

Paysage

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A captivating depiction of a snake charmer in a vibrant setting.

The Snake Charmer

Rudolf Ernst

Architecture scene from 1884 by Léon-Auguste Ottin, oil painting

77 Rue Richelieu 5 fev. 1884

Léon-Auguste Ottin

A vibrant depiction of flowers in a greenhouse by Renoir.

Flowers in Greenhouse

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Eugène Delacroix's 'Pietà' depicts the Virgin Mary mourning over the body of Christ.

Pietà

Eugène Delacroix

A vibrant poster by Jules Chéret promoting a concert spectacle.

Folies-Montholon. Concert-spectacle, entrée libre

Jules Chéret

A striking painting of a tiger in a lush setting by Jean-Joseph-Benjamin Constant.

The Sultan’s Tiger

Jean-Joseph-Benjamin Constant

A captivating portrait of a Jewish woman, showcasing intricate details and vibrant colors.

A Jewish Woman Of Gibraltar Or Tangier

John Frederick Lewis

Honoré Daumier's 'The Three Judges' depicts a satirical scene of judicial figures.

The Three Judges

Honoré Daumier

A solitary figure bundled against the chill sits on a dock, gazing at the horizon or a small object in hand, under a vast pale sky.

Abram Jefimowitsch Archipow 001

Abram Efimovich Arkhipov

Rudolf Ernst's 'In the Madrasa' captures a serene moment within an Islamic school.

In the Madrasa

Rudolf Ernst

A detailed depiction of a tyresmith at work, showcasing the realism of everyday life.

The tyresmith

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A depiction of a veteran at home, showcasing the realities of post-war life.

The Veteran at Home

Horace Vernet

A powerful depiction of a wave crashing against the shore.

The Wave

Gustave Courbet

Giovanni Boldini's 'In the Artist’s Studio' captures a vibrant interior scene.

In the Artist’s Studio

Giovanni Boldini

A vibrant depiction of the River Zaan with windmills and boats, showcasing Monet's Impressionist style.

The Voorzaan and Westerhem

Claude Monet

Daumier's painting captures two architects searching for the Louvre's courtyard.

Jean Goujon and Philibert Delorme Looking for the Courtyard of the Louvre

Honoré Daumier

A young woman reading, captured in soft colors and light.

Jeune femme lisant

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A portrait of a figure wearing a winged hat, showcasing Whistler's unique style.

The winged hat

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A dynamic scene depicting whalers and whales amidst ice, rendered in a delicate range of greys.

Penschilderij in grijstonen, met walvisvaarders in bedrijf

Abraham Salm

A portrait of a woman wearing a yellow shawl by Konstantin Egorovich Makovsky.

Yellow shawl

Konstantin Egorovich Makovsky

A view of Fort Laramie's courtyard, featuring figures, horses, and the fort's architecture.

Interior of Fort Laramie

Alfred Jacob Miller

A study of a wounded cuirassier by Théodore Géricault, depicting a cavalryman in retreat.

The Wounded Cuirassier, study

Théodore Géricault

A young artist painting in a studio, showcasing the spirit of creativity.

The Young Artist

John George Brown

A depiction of young seamstresses at work, showcasing their daily life.

The young seamstresses

Jean-François Millet

This artwork depicts a scene from The Tale of Genji by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi.

The Yugao chapter from The Tale of Genji (Genji yugao maki)

Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

A serene depiction of a dawn moon over a theater district.

Theater-district dawn moon (Shibaimachi no akatsuki)

Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

A portrait of a woman from the Nile region, showcasing intricate details and vibrant colors.

A Nile Woman

Frederic Leighton

A quiet bend in a country road with a lone figure pausing at the edge of a field.

Detour in Auvers

Paul Cézanne

Portrait d’Alfred Isaacson by Camille Pissarro showcases a detailed depiction of a man in a thoughtful pose.

Portrait d’Alfred Isaacson

Camille Pissarro

A French Peasant Girl by Dominique Louis Papety depicts a young girl in traditional attire.

A French Peasant Girl

Dominique Louis Papety

A self-portrait of a man with a reddish beard, illuminated by light, surrounded by shadows and artistic tools.

Selbstporträt

Anton von Werner

A French dragoon in military attire stands with a sword, surrounded by a dramatic landscape.

A French Dragoon, Study for ‘The Revolt of Cairo’

Anne Louis Girodet-Trioson

A contemplative portrait by Hugues Merle, capturing a moment of introspection.

Thoughts far away

Hugues Merle

Eugène Boudin's painting 'Le Havre. L’avant-Port' captures a lively marine scene.

Le Havre. L’avant-Port

Eugène Boudin

A tranquil landscape featuring a pale sky, shadowed trees, and a still pond with ducks gliding quietly.

Herbstmorgen G 4944 Lenbachhaus

ANTON ZWENGAUER

Franz von Defregger's 'Das letzte Aufgebot' depicts a dramatic historical scene.

Das letzte Aufgebot

Franz von Defregger

Three Seascapes by Turner depicts the sea in three distinct moods.

Three Seascapes

Joseph Mallord William Turner

A genre scene by Honoré Daumier depicting everyday life.

Le bonjourien

Honoré Daumier

A quarry scene with figures and carts under a broad sky, with Paris in the distance.

Steinbruch bei Paris 8838 Bavarian State Painting Collections

Adolf Heinrich Lier

A study depicting the meeting of an old sailing ship and a steam-powered tug on the river.

Steamer and Lightship; a study for ‘The Fighting Temeraire’

Joseph Mallord William Turner

A depiction of wood gatherers in a rural setting.

Les Fagoteurs

Maximilien Luce

A depiction of a social gathering in a domestic setting.

Little court

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A depiction of human suffering and struggle by Honoré Daumier.

The tragedy

Honoré Daumier

A depiction of a peasant in a rural setting by Camille Pissarro.

Peasant

Camille Pissarro

A solitary jester in a red costume sits slumped in a high-backed chair, gazing downward, with a lively group dancing behind a parted curtain.

Stańczyk

Jan Matejko

A young woman sewing in a bright, airy room.

Lise Sewing

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A portrait of Tillie, a model, by James Abbott McNeill Whistler.

Tillie; A Model

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Alfred Stevens' 'Standing Figure of a Woman' captures a poised female figure in a detailed setting.

Standing Figure of a Woman

Alfred Stevens

Goya's 'To Go amongst the Branches' captures folly through vivid imagery.

To Go amongst the Branches, i.e. To Talk through One’s Hat [Ridiculous Folly] (Andarse por las Ramas [Disparate Ridiculo])

Francisco de Goya

Henri Fantin-Latour's 'To Robert Schumann' is a tribute to the composer, featuring a serene and intimate setting.

To Robert Schumann

Henri Fantin-Latour

Eero Järnefelt's 'Untitled' captures a serene moment in a natural setting.

Untitled

Eero Järnefelt

A touching moment between a father and son in a beautifully rendered scene.

Tobias Saying Good-Bye To His Father

William Bouguereau

A woman sits with a child on her lap in a warmly lit room, while two other children play on the floor.

In The Parlour

Adolf Lins

A striking portrait of a Bedouin by John Frederick Lewis.

A Bedouin

John Frederick Lewis

A marine scene depicting fishermen in a boat amidst churning waves and a dynamic sky.

Marine / Beach scene with fisherman

Abraham Hulk

A still life painting featuring a hand resting on a table holding a rose.

En venstre hånd hvilende på et bord, holdende en rose

Jens Juel

A serene depiction of a rural cemetery with wooden crosses and a lone figure.

Rural cemetery

Taras Shevchenko

A reclining nude figure painted by Isidore Pils.

Study of a Reclining Nude

Isidore Pils

A serene landscape depicting the Seine River at Champrosay, capturing the essence of a summer afternoon.

La Seine à Champrosay

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A serene depiction of Trouville's port by Eugène Boudin.

Trouville, Le Port

Eugène Boudin

Edvard Munch's 'Landskap og døde kropper' features a haunting landscape with lifeless bodies.

Landskap og døde kropper

Edvard Munch

A captivating portrait of a Turkish girl by Konstantin Egorovich Makovsky.

Turkish Girl

Konstantin Egorovich Makovsky

Portrait of Stefanina Primicile Carafa, Marchioness of Cicerale and Duchess of Montejasi by Edgar Degas.

Stefanina Primicile Carafa, Marchioness of Cicerale and Duchess of Montejasi

Edgar Degas

A captivating portrait of an Italian girl by Friedrich von Amerling.

An Italian Girl

Friedrich von Amerling

A peasant woman holding a child, showcasing everyday life.

Stehende Bäuerin, ein Kind im Arm haltend

August von Pettenkofen

A captivating scene depicting the tranquil beauty of twilight hours.

Twilight Hours

Jean-Joseph-Benjamin Constant

Vincent van Gogh's 'Man Polishing A Boot' captures a moment of everyday life.

Man Polishing A Boot

Vincent van Gogh

A standing male figure amidst rocky formations.

Stehender Jünglingsakt zwischen Felsen

Koloman Moser

A serene depiction of a young woman bathing in a natural setting.

The Bather

Hugues Merle

A captivating portrait of two cardinals in rich colors and detailed attire.

Two Cardinals

Mariano Fortuny Marsal

A painting depicting the Madonna in a serene setting.

Madonna

August von Pettenkofen

A young man in a dark broad-brimmed hat and blue jacket sits against a luminous green background, looking downward and to the left.

Portrait Of Armand Roulin

Vincent van Gogh

A study of a lioness by Eugène Delacroix, showcasing his detailed observation of animal forms.

Lioness (studies)

Eugène Delacroix

A pale bloom floats in a shallow basin, its petals illuminated against a dark, textured background.

Still Life

Abbott Handerson Thayer

A still life painting featuring various objects on a lady's worktable.

Still Life On A Lady’s Worktable

Ferdinand von Wright

Two old men engage in a tense encounter, one appearing contemplative while the other seems frantic.

Two Old Men

Francisco de Goya

A still life painting featuring a flask, glass, and jug arranged on a table.

Still Life: Flask, Glass, and Jug

Paul Cézanne

A vibrant depiction of a beach scene in Trouville by Eugène Boudin.

The Beach at Trouville

Eugène Boudin

Still life painting by Albert Anker featuring everyday objects.

Still life; Moderateness

Albert Anker

A still life painting featuring a leg of mutton and a loaf of bread on a wooden table.

Still Life of a Leg of Mutton and Bread

Paul Cézanne

Gustave Moreau's 'The Toilette' captures a moment of intimate beauty and reflection.

The Toilette

Gustave Moreau

A still life painting by Henri de Braekeleer showcasing various objects.

Still Life Requisites

Henri de Braekeleer

A young Algerian woman sits cross-legged against an ochre wall, working on golden embroidery with a calm expression.

Algerian woman

Adolf Meckel von Hemsbach

A serene scene of riders and horses before a sunlit façade, capturing a moment of quiet anticipation.

Arabs in Egypt, Sunrise

Adolf Schreyer

A painting depicting two women and a putto in a serene setting.

Two women & putto

William Bouguereau

A still life painting by Édouard Manet featuring a melon.

The Melon

Édouard Manet