19th Century Paintings

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

A captivating genre scene by Alfred Ost depicting everyday life.

Brief Dennes

Alfred Ost

A portrait painting by Alfred Ost showcasing a serene figure in a natural setting.

Brief Mariën

Alfred Ost

Uit den vreemde, (2) by Emrik & Binger

Uit den vreemde, (2)

Emrik & Binger

Uit den vreemde, (2) by Emrik & Binger

Uit den vreemde, (2)

Emrik & Binger

Uit den vreemde, (2) by Emrik & Binger

Uit den vreemde, (2)

Emrik & Binger

Uit den vreemde by Emrik & Binger

Uit den vreemde

Emrik & Binger

Uit den vreemde by Emrik & Binger

Uit den vreemde

Emrik & Binger

Uit het leven van Arlequin by Emrik & Binger

Uit het leven van Arlequin

Emrik & Binger

Uit het leven van Arlequin by Emrik & Binger

Uit het leven van Arlequin

Emrik & Binger

Portrait of a man with a contemplative expression.

Brief Wouters

Alfred Ost

Genre scene by Anders Olsson Montan, oil painting

Målning

Montan, Anders Olsson

A painting depicting a prayer scene in a mosque by Jean-Léon Gérôme.

Prière Dans La Mosquée

Jean-Léon Gérôme

A woman in a pink dress sits comfortably, her gaze meeting the viewer's with a calm presence.

The Pink Dress (Albertie-Marguerite Carré, later Madame Ferdinand-Henri Himmes, 1854–1935)

Berthe Morisot

This painting depicts a man, presumed to be Mr. Filleul-Brohy, in a realistic style.

Portrait Of A Man, Presumed To Be Mr. Filleul-Brohy

Julius Leblanc Stewart

A fisherman sits on a stone by the river under the Bercy bridge, surrounded by casual figures engaged in riverside life.

Under the Bridge of Bercy (Sous le pont de Bercy)

Auguste Lepère

A portrait of a woman dressed in white by Julius Leblanc Stewart.

Lady in white

Julius Leblanc Stewart

A portrait of a woman holding a parrot, showcasing detailed realism.

Lady With A Parrot

Julius Leblanc Stewart

A lively scene depicting people enjoying a morning promenade.

Morning promenade

Julius Leblanc Stewart

Portrait of Prince Ferdinand Philippe of Orléans by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres.

Prince Ferdinand Philippe of Orléans, Duke of Orléans

Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres

Princess Marie d'Orléans is depicted in her studio, focused on her artistic work with sculptures around her.

Princess Marie d'Orléans in Her Studio

Ary Scheffer

Thomas Sully's 'Landscape with Figures in Field' captures a serene rural scene.

Landscape with Figures in Field

Thomas Sully

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's painting depicts a vibrant scene in an artist's studio.

Princeteau dans son atelier

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

This painting depicts a humorous scene of a man in a top hat and a woman in a dress, showcasing Daumier's characteristic social commentary.

Une autre fois je fis encore un bon tour

Honoré Daumier

A summer scene featuring a bridge and watermill under a blue sky with drifting clouds, surrounded by tall poplars and a shimmering river.

Bridge and Watermill of Moret in Summer

Alfred Sisley

A. S. Pushkin and Countess M. N. Raevskaya converse by the sea, illuminated by a golden sunset over the Crimean coast.

A. S. Pushkin and Countess M. N. Raevskaya by the sea near Gurzuf

Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky

Renoir's 'Une mère et deux enfants' captures a tender moment between a mother and her children.

Une mère et deux enfants

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A vast sky above a shadowy landscape with trees, water pools, and a solitary sail, evoking contemplation at dusk.

The big enclosure

Caspar David Friedrich

A busy scene depicting workers unloading sacks along the Canal St. Martin in Paris, with buildings in the background.

Unloading, Canal St. Martin (Les dechargeurs de platre, Canal Saint-Martin)

Auguste Lepère

A portrait of a woman by Odilon Redon, showcasing his unique style.

Profil de femme

Odilon Redon

Three figures resting among haystacks as the sunset glows in the sky, with castle ruins in the background.

Rest during the hay harvest

Caspar David Friedrich

A lively beach scene with a dramatic sky, figures working, and a long pier extending over the water.

The Chain Pier, Brighton

John Constable

A man leans against a heavy lock beam with water churning below and a boat waiting in a narrow channel.

The Lock

John Constable

A riverbank scene with a house and figures under a cloudy sky, capturing the essence of autumn.

The River Loing near Moret

Alfred Sisley

Eero Järnefelt's 'Untitled' showcases a captivating portrait with rich colors.

Untitled

Eero Järnefelt

William Bouguereau's 'Arion on a Sea Horse' depicts a mythological scene with vibrant colors and detailed figures.

Arion on a Sea Horse

William Bouguereau

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's 'Programme du Bénéfice Gémier' features vibrant colors and lively figures.

Programme du Bénéfice Gémier

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

The painting depicts a transition from a wild forest to signs of industrialization with trees, a river, and steamships.

Progress (The Advance of Civilization)

Asher Brown Durand

A young man leans in for a kiss while a woman tilts her head away, caught in a moment of anticipation.

The Kiss (Ralli)

Theodoros Ralli

William Bouguereau's 'Italien à la mandoline' features a young woman playing a mandolin.

Italien à la mandoline

William Bouguereau

A secluded woodland scene with ancient trees, a rustic bridge, and a tiny figure in red amidst shadows and light.

The Dell at Helmingham Park (Nelson-Atkins)

John Constable

Saint Thomas d'Aquin stands at the prow of a boat, raising his hand against a stormy sky, surrounded by fearful figures.

Saint Thomas d'Aquin prêchant la confiance en Dieu pendant la tempête

Ary Scheffer

A portrait of an Italian woman with a spinning wheel.

Italienerin (Chiaruccia) Mit Spinnrocken

Friedrich von Amerling

A painting by John Frederick Lewis depicting a religious scene.

And The Prayer Of Faith Shall Save The Sick

John Frederick Lewis

A woman in a blue dress walks through a lush landscape.

Promenade à la robe bleue

Narcisse-Virgile Diaz de La Peña

Odilon Redon's 'Buddha' explores spiritual themes through a unique visual language.

Buddha

Odilon Redon

A tall blue-gray tree trunk divides a scene with women in white dresses, a purple statue, a yellow-orange palm tree, a hut, and rolling hills under a swirling sky.

Mata Mua

Paul Gauguin

Carl Spitzweg's 'Italienische Landschaft' captures a serene Italian landscape.

Italienische Landschaft (Italian Landscape)

Carl Spitzweg

A depiction of a lively buffet scene by Honoré Daumier.

Buffet

Honoré Daumier

A sailboat at the edge of marshland under a heavy sky, with distant figures and a muted palette of greys and greens.

Flat country shank at Bay of Greifswald

Caspar David Friedrich

Vacantie pret by Emrik & Binger

Vacantie pret

Emrik & Binger

Vacantie pret by Emrik & Binger

Vacantie pret

Emrik & Binger

A solitary figure in orange stands against a dark backdrop, evoking a quiet moment of commerce.

Shopgirl

James McNeill Whistler

A captivating woodblock print by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi depicting a traditional Japanese tea ceremony.

Bunbuku chagama

Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

A loose, impressionistic depiction of a village under a vast sky filled with clouds.

Sketch of a Village

Albert Charles Lebourg

This artwork depicts Bunya no Watamaro and surrendering rebels in a historical scene.

Bunya no Watamaro and Surrendering Rebels in Ōshū

Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

Van alles wat (serietitel op object) Funke's prenten (serietitel op object) by Emrik & Binger

Van alles wat (serietitel op object) Funke's prenten (serietitel op object)

Emrik & Binger

A portrait of a figure with a piercing gaze, illuminated against a dark background.

Vänrikki Stool

Albert Edelfelt

Portrait of Sarah Alden Bradford Ripley, oil on canvas by Theodora Willard Thayer

Sarah Alden Bradford Ripley (Mrs. Samuel Ripley) (1793-1867), after John White Alexander

Theodora Willard Thayer

A serene landscape with figures conversing under trees by a water's edge, illuminated by dappled light.

Bassin de Marly

Alfred Sisley

Alfred Ost's painting 'Vechtpartij' captures a lively scene of conflict.

Vechtpartij

Alfred Ost

A single wave curling toward a rocky shore, with vibrant greens and blues capturing the sea's energy.

Море у скалистого берега Айвазовский

Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky

Portrait of J. Becquet by James Abbott McNeill Whistler.

J. Becquet, Sculptor

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Jacob and the angel are depicted in a moment of struggle, with tension in their forms against a pale blue background.

Jacob en de engel DM S 94 Dordrechts Museum

Ary Scheffer

Portrait of Jacob S. Snider, Jr. by Thomas Sully.

Jacob S. Snider, Jr.

Thomas Sully

Portrait of Jacques Marguet de Norvins by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres.

Jacques Marguet de Norvins

Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres

A figure in a heavy fur-trimmed coat stands against a bare ground, hands in mid-motion, gazing directly yet reservedly.

Venäläinen pitkässä kaftaanissa, malliharjoitelma

Albert Edelfelt

A lively arrangement of Russian military figures in various poses, showcasing character and authority.

Venäläisiä

Albert Edelfelt

A busy Black Sea port with a rider on horseback and a woman in traditional dress, under a pale gold and blue sky.

Jalta

Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky

Portrait of James Johnston of Straiton by Sir Henry Raeburn, showcasing his dignified presence.

James Johnston of Straiton (died 1841)

Sir Henry Raeburn

William Bouguereau's 'The Birth of Vénus' depicts the goddess emerging from the sea.

The Birth of Venus

William Bouguereau

A winter landscape with snow-covered rooftops and trees, featuring distant houses and two small figures in blue coats.

Snow Effect in Louveciennes

Alfred Sisley

Portrait of James Pollard Espy by Thomas Sully.

James Pollard Espy

Thomas Sully

A sketch depicting a church in a rural setting.

Przed cerkwią – szkic do obrazu pt. Cerkiew na Pokuciu

Julian Falat

The church in Moret is depicted under soft morning rain, with shimmering stone and blurred figures on a wet cobblestone street.

The Church in Moret under the Morning Rain

Alfred Sisley

A Japanese woman is depicted painting a fan in this artwork by Whistler.

Japanese Woman Painting a Fan

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

An unfinished landscape featuring red houses against a pale field, with pencil lines outlining the rest of the scene.

Punainen talo järvenrannalla, maisema ; keskeneräinen

Albert Edelfelt

Punamekkoinen lapsi, harjoitelma teokseen Lauantai-ilta Hamarissa

Albert Edelfelt

A vibrant portrait of the actor Sawamura Tanosuke III by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi.

The Actor Sawamura Tanosuke III for a Fire Troupe

Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

A painting depicting the palaces of Brussels in a soft, impressionistic style.

Palaces, Brussels

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Thomas Eakins' painting 'Pushing for Rail' captures a dynamic moment in American history.

Pushing for Rail

Thomas Eakins

A seascape featuring a full moon illuminating the water, with a ship at anchor and a small boat approaching the shore.

Seascape with full moon

Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky

A portrait of a young gypsy girl by Ingres, showcasing his signature style.

Bust of a Gypsy Girl

Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres

Ferdinand Keller's 'Palmstudie II' showcases a detailed study of palm leaves.

Palmstudie II

Ferdinand Keller

A woman descends the attic stairs in a moment of quiet reflection.

On the Attic Stairs

Anders Zorn

A galleon docked on the Neva River at dusk, with a serene sky and figures along the quay.

St. Petersburg - Galleon on the docks

Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky

A luminous moonlit night over the seashore in Crimea, with a solitary figure, a monastery, and a distant sail on the water.

Moonlit night on the seashore in Crimea

Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky

A moonlit view of Constantinople with glowing water and silhouetted skyline.

View of Constantinople by Moonlight

Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky

A serene night scene depicting the moon illuminating the Black Sea and a quiet bay in Gurzuf.

Moon night on the Crimea, Gurzuf

Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky

Portrait of William Scott-Elliot of Arkleton by Sir Henry Raeburn.

William Scott-Elliot of Arkleton (1811–1901)

Sir Henry Raeburn

A hazy depiction of Chelsea shopfronts with figures moving along the pavement in soft, diffused light.

Chelsea Shops

James McNeill Whistler