19th Century Paintings

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

Gustave Courbet's still life painting features apples, pears, and pomegranates.

Still Life with Apples, Pear, and Pomegranates

Gustave Courbet

Goya's 'Volaverunt' captures the fleeting nature of life through its dramatic figures and dark palette.

Volaverunt. (They have flown.)

Francisco de Goya

Portrait of Mrs. John W. Davis by Philip Alexius de László.

Mrs John W Davis, Née Ellen G Bassel

Philip Alexius de László

Camille Pissarro's 'At the Market' captures a lively market scene filled with vibrant colors and figures.

At the Market

Camille Pissarro

A well-dressed woman in an opera box, gazing through opera glasses towards the audience.

In the Box

Mary Cassatt

A study of a nude young girl by August von Pettenkofen.

Study of a Nude Young Girl

August von Pettenkofen

A depiction of a lively night class with students engaged in learning.

A Night Class

Jehan Georges Vibert

A portrait of a young girl by Jan Ciągliński.

Study of a girl

Jan Ciągliński

A street urchin with dark curls and a velvet jacket cradles an oversized guitar, gazing off to the side against a vibrant backdrop.

Street urchin with guitar

Antonio Mancini

A study of a head by August von Pettenkofen showcasing detailed facial features.

Study of a head

August von Pettenkofen

A study of a woman's head by Jean-Jacques Henner, showcasing his Romantic style.

Study of a head of a woman

Jean-Jacques Henner

Portrait of Tiburcio Pérez y Cuervo, the Architect by Francisco de Goya.

Portrait of Tiburcio Pérez y Cuervo, the Architect

Francisco de Goya

A detailed depiction of a reclining female nude by William Bouguereau.

Reclining Female Nude

William Bouguereau

A detailed study of a horse's head, showcasing tension and anatomical precision.

Study of a horse's head for “Battle of Grunwald”

Jan Matejko

Eugène Delacroix's 'Study of a Male Nude Study for ‘The Death of Seneca’ showcases a male figure in a dynamic pose.

Study of a Male Nude Study for ‘The Death of Seneca’

Eugène Delacroix

A boy in a black suit with a gloved hand on his chest, blood on a white shirt at his feet, against a cracked yellow wall.

After the duel

Antonio Mancini

A reclining nude figure captured in a realistic style.

Reclining Nude

Julius Leblanc Stewart

A painting depicting a seated woman and a man sprawled on the ground.

Seated Woman and Man Sprawling on the Ground

Jacques Louis David

A study of a nude man by Théodore Géricault, showcasing raw human anatomy and emotion.

Study of a nude man

Théodore Géricault

Portrait of a young lady by Isaac Israëls.

Portrait of a young lady

Isaac Israëls

A painting depicting a woman sleeping in her chamber with a man standing over her bed.

Study of a Woman Sleeping in Her Chamber and a Man Standing Over Her Bed

Robert Smirke

A seated woman in a pale high-necked dress with voluminous sleeves and a pink sash sits against a textured green and blue background with a golden chair to the left.

Portrait de Madame Paul Gallimard

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A depiction of a doctor attending to a patient, showcasing the everyday life in 19th-century France.

Le médecin

Honoré Daumier

A formal portrait of a man in a detailed uniform, gazing directly at the viewer with a steady expression.

Portrait of Manuel Mª Gutiérrez

Antonio Maria Esquivel

A portrait of Magnus Olsson by Carl Larsson.

Magnus Olsson

Carl Larsson

A scene depicting fishermen hauling their boats onto the shore at Menton, illuminated by warm Mediterranean light.

Fishermen at Menton

Jules Breton

Thomas Moran's 'Entrance To The Grand Canal, Venice' captures the vibrant essence of Venice.

Entrance To The Grand Canal, Venice

Thomas Moran

A drawing of a nude woman reclining, showcasing raw anatomical detail and vulnerability.

Study of a Nude

Paul Gauguin

Frederic Edwin Church's 'Landscape in Jamaica, West Indies' captures the lush beauty of the Jamaican landscape.

Landscape in Jamaica, West Indies

Frederic Edwin Church

A vibrant Impressionist painting depicting a clock tower by the river.

Le quai de l’horloge

Armand Guillaumin

Study of a seated man for l’été by William Bouguereau is a detailed portrait showcasing the artist's skill in realism.

Study of a seated man for l’été

William Bouguereau

Honoré Daumier's 'Bureau de remplacemens militaires' depicts a military office scene.

Bureau de remplacemens militaires

Honoré Daumier

A detailed portrait of an old woman by August von Pettenkofen.

Study of an Old Woman

August von Pettenkofen

A vibrant poster by Jules Chéret showcasing a lively scene.

Le Rapide,Le Nº 5c., Grand Journal Quotidien

Jules Chéret

Portrait of Ellen Peabody Endicott by John Singer Sargent.

Ellen Peabody Endicott (Mrs. William Crowninshield Endicott)

John Singer Sargent

Drapery Study for Sainte-Clotilde by Isidore Pils showcases intricate fabric folds.

Drapery Study for Sainte-Clotilde

Isidore Pils

A portrait of a man by Honoré Daumier, showcasing his distinctive style.

Head of a Man

Honoré Daumier

Eugène Delacroix's 'Study of Arabs' showcases figures in a vibrant setting.

Study of Arabs

Eugène Delacroix

Eero Järnefelt's 'Interior Of Suviranta' captures a serene domestic scene.

Interior Of Suviranta

Eero Järnefelt

A painting by Francisco de Goya depicting a dramatic scene.

Ni por esas

Francisco de Goya

Head of a Young Bearded Venetian Man in Profile

Friedrich von Amerling

This artwork is a study of robes for a religious painting.

Study of David’s robes for the painting ‘The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary’

Józef Simmler

Alfred Ost's 'Na de dagtaak' depicts the daily struggles of the poor.

Na de dagtaak (‘Arme mensen’)

Alfred Ost

A lively Parisian square with figures strolling and children playing under dappled sunlight.

Le Square de la Trinité

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A serene landscape painting by Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot.

Ville-d’Avray

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot

A portrait painting titled 'Confidences' by Raimundo de Madrazo y Garreta.

Confidences

Raimundo de Madrazo y Garreta

A study of a female nude reclining on a divan, showcasing soft drapery and the play of light over skin.

Study of Female Nude Reclining on a Divan

Eugène Delacroix

Édouard Manet's 'Le torero mort' depicts a fallen bullfighter in a dramatic scene.

Le torero mort

Édouard Manet

A portrait of a young man by Alfred Ost.

Leerling Belloy

Alfred Ost

A portrait of the daughters of Ramón Subercaseaux by Anders Zorn.

A Portrait Of The Daughters Of Ramón Subercaseaux

Anders Zorn

Portrait of Mrs. Frederick L. Pratt by Philip Alexius de László.

A portrait of Mrs. Frederick L. Pratt, neé Miss Jeannie Williams

Philip Alexius de László

A Procession in the Roman Campagna depicts a vibrant scene of figures in a lush landscape.

A Procession in the Roman Campagna

Albert Flamm

A woman is depicted with a delicate spiderweb in this striking portrait.

Woman with a Spiderweb

Caspar David Friedrich

Rudolf Ernst's 'The Palace Guards' depicts a vibrant scene of guards in traditional attire.

The Palace Guards

Rudolf Ernst

Gustave Courbet's 'Le Veau Blanc' features a white calf in a pastoral setting.

Le Veau Blanc

Gustave Courbet

Francisco de Goya's 'Por una nabaja' captures a tense moment in a genre scene.

Por una nabaja

Francisco de Goya

A portrait by Armand Guillaumin showcasing vibrant colors and expressive brushwork.

Portrait d’homme

Armand Guillaumin

This painting is a study of St Matthias's robes for a larger composition.

Study of the Robes of St Matthias to the Painting ‘Martyrdom of St Matthias’

Józef Simmler

A painting depicting a nightmarish scene with a sleeping figure and a menacing horse.

The Nightmare

Honoré Daumier

This painting is a study of Pope Pius IX for a larger work.

Study of the figure of Pius IX for the painting ‘The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary’

Józef Simmler

Edgar Degas's portrait of cellist Désiré Dihau, capturing a moment of quiet focus.

Le Violoncelliste Pilet

Edgar Degas

Portrait of a Man by Gustave Caillebotte showcases a detailed representation of a male figure.

Portrait of a Man

Gustave Caillebotte

A portrait of Clara Ward by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec.

A Princely Idyl, Clara Ward

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

A scene depicting a covered coach, showcasing Goya's unique style.

Cheap Covered Coach

Francisco de Goya

A study of the Virgin Mary by Józef Simmler for the painting ‘Three Marys’.

Study of the figure of the Virgin Mary for the painting ‘Three Marys’

Józef Simmler

Eastman Johnson's 'A Prisoner Of The State' depicts a somber scene reflecting the struggles of confinement.

A Prisoner Of The State

Eastman Johnson

Portrait of Francisca Vicenta Chollet y Caballero by Francisco de Goya, depicting a young woman in a white gown.

Portrait of Francisca Vicenta Chollet y Caballero

Francisco de Goya

A portrait of an elderly fortress commandant by Carl Spitzweg.

The old Fortress Commandant

Carl Spitzweg

This painting depicts a mystical scene with Christ and nature.

Le Christ au buisson

Odilon Redon

Odilon Redon's 'Le Christ du silence' explores themes of spirituality and introspection.

Le Christ du silence

Odilon Redon

A woman in a contemplative pose, surrounded by soft colors and intricate details.

‘What shall I say’

Edmund Blair Leighton

Francisco de Goya's 'Gatesca pantomima' captures a lively scene with vibrant colors and dynamic figures.

Gatesca pantomima

Francisco de Goya

Henri Fantin-Latour's 'Prelude to Lohengrin' captures a moment of mythological significance.

Prelude to Lohengrin

Henri Fantin-Latour

Carl Spitzweg's 'Auf dem Pirschgang' depicts a hunter in a serene landscape.

Auf dem Pirschgang

Carl Spitzweg

A depiction of a lone pedestrian in a bustling urban environment.

The Pedestrian

Honoré Daumier

Carl Bloch's 'Leende munk' depicts a serene monk in a contemplative moment.

Leende munk

Carl Bloch

A woman seated, cradling a child in her arms, gazing down with a serene expression.

Woman Sitting with a Child in Her Arms

Mary Cassatt

Franz von Defregger's painting 'S’Lenei' captures a moment in a rural setting.

S’Lenei

Franz von Defregger

Portrait of Daniel Catlin by Anders Zorn.

Daniel Catlin

Anders Zorn

A painting depicting Tuscan hunters in a natural landscape.

Les Dénicheurs Toscans

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot

A captivating genre scene by Jehan Georges Vibert depicting a moment of intrigue.

Dans la Fumé

Jehan Georges Vibert

Gustave Courbet's 'The Young Bather' depicts a young girl in a natural setting.

The Young Bather

Gustave Courbet

Giovanni Boldini's painting features two seated women in an elegant interior.

Due signore sedute in un interno

Giovanni Boldini

Francisco de Goya's 'Subir y bajar' explores themes of rise and fall through allegorical imagery.

Subir y bajar. (To rise and to fall.)

Francisco de Goya

Portrait of Bachi by Vasily Vereshchagin captures a striking figure in detailed realism.

Portrait of Bachi

Vasily Vereshchagin

A portrait of a woman playing the harp, showcasing detailed realism.

Lelio. La harpe éolienne

Henri Fantin-Latour

Henri Fantin-Latour's painting 'XXI' features a detailed depiction of figures in a serene setting.

XXI

Henri Fantin-Latour

A still life painting featuring a sugar bowl, pears, and a blue cup on a table.

Sucrier, poires et tasse bleue

Paul Cézanne

Hans Thoma's 'Durch die Fluten' captures a dramatic marine scene.

Durch die Fluten

Hans Thoma

Portrait of Léon Faucher by Honoré Daumier, showcasing the artist's skill in capturing character.

Léon Faucher

Honoré Daumier