19th Century Paintings

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

Two travelers, a man and a child, walk along a rocky path beside a dark mountain lake under a sunset sky.

Pond in the Riesengebirge

Adrian Ludwig Richter

A captivating scene depicting a serene moment in a beautifully decorated interior.

Sweet Lullaby

Rudolf Ernst

This painting depicts the reception of Grand Duke Alexander Nikolayevich by Prince Metternich.

Reception of Grand Duke Alexander Nikolayevich by Prince Metternich in the Vienna Hofburg in

Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller

A depiction of women in a rural setting, showcasing Gauguin's unique color palette.

Les vieilles Filles à Arles

Paul Gauguin

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's 'Les Vieilles histoires; Couverture – Frontispiece' showcases a vibrant illustration style.

Les Vieilles histoires; Couverture – Frontispiece

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

A historical scene depicting the pursuit of rebels in Kagoshima.

A Chronicle of the Pursuit of Rebels at Kagoshima

Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

A woman reading in a wicker chair, showcasing a serene moment.

Lesende Frau in einem Korbstuhl

Hermann Lismann

Édouard Manet's 'On The Beach' captures a serene coastal scene with figures enjoying the sun.

On The Beach

Édouard Manet

A Sultan At Prayer by Jean-Léon Gérôme depicts a serene moment of devotion.

A Sultan At Prayer

Jean-Léon Gérôme

A traveler draws water from a well at the forest's edge, while a caravan of women, children, and animals passes by.

The Well in the Wood at Ariccia

Adrian Ludwig Richter

A depiction of Empress Jingū standing at the prow of a warship, poised and commanding.

The Legendary Empress Jingū

Katsushika Hokusai

A depiction of a lesson in understanding by Honoré Daumier.

Lesson in Understanding in

Honoré Daumier

A portrait of a young woman in a pink skirt by Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot.

Young Woman In A Pink Skirt

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot

This artwork depicts Muraoka of the Konoe Clan bound with rope, showcasing traditional Japanese themes.

Muraoka of the Konoe Clan Bound with Rope

Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

A landscape painting by James Abbott McNeill Whistler depicting Millbank.

Millbank

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Genre scene depicting urban life in New York City, 1899, by Mail & Express

Broadway, West Side. Houston to Bleecker St.

Mail & Express

A depiction of a chef in a vibrant setting, showcasing the artist's attention to detail.

Chef arnaute

Jean-Léon Gérôme

A serene landscape depicting Étaples with a vast sky, clustered rooftops, and small figures engaged in daily life.

Vue d'Étaples

Adrien Jacques Sauzay

A serene depiction of rural laborers resting during the harvest.

Peasants Resting

Jules Breton

A portrait of actor Kristian Mantzius in his study by Carl Bloch.

The actor Kristian Mantzius in his study

Carl Bloch

A mother and daughter embrace tenderly, with a serene gaze and a sleeping dog at their feet.

Portrait of Mrs Louis Gallait and her daughter

Louis Gallait

A captivating portrait by Emile Vernon showcasing a young woman with a sweet expression.

A Sweet Glance

Emile Vernon

A dramatic depiction of Muslim mystics in Tangier, captured in a moment of ecstatic ritual.

Convulsionists of Tangier

Eugène Delacroix

Francisco de Goya's 'Tal para qual' features two figures in a striking composition.

Tal para qual. (Two of a kind.)

Francisco de Goya

A painting by Honoré Daumier depicting a satirical scene of social commentary.

Yes, Sir, your respectable air encourages me…

Honoré Daumier

A depiction of a young boy confidently aiming a slingshot.

A Sure Shot

John George Brown

A portrait of Madame Henriot by Renoir showcasing vibrant colors and soft brushwork.

Madame Henriot

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A still life featuring a tambourine, knife, Turkish box, jug, and Moroccan tile on a satin-covered table.

A Tambourine, Knife, Turkish Box, Turkish Jug, Moroccan Tile and Plate on a Satin Covered Table

Rudolf Ernst

Georges Meunier's 'L’Ascension du Mont-Blanc' captures the majesty of the Mont Blanc landscape.

L’Ascension du Mont-Blanc

Georges Meunier

A romantic scene depicting a couple in a tender embrace.

A Tender Embrace

Émile Munier

A vibrant landscape painting depicting the shimmering coastline of Tamaris, France, by Pierre-Auguste Renoir.

Tamaris, France

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A portrait of a widow by Friedrich von Amerling, showcasing emotional depth and intricate detail.

Die Witwe

Friedrich von Amerling

A sailing boat navigating the turbulent waters of the English Channel, with dramatic clouds overhead.

A Sailing Boat off Deal

Joseph Mallord William Turner

A white steamship in a Norwegian fjord, surrounded by green cliffs and snow-capped peaks, with small boats nearby.

Fra Hardanger

Adelsteen Normann

Liezi, the Daoist sage, is depicted riding the wind with flowing robes and hair.

Liezi in the Wind

Katsushika Hokusai

Édouard Manet's 'Marine' captures the essence of the sea with vibrant colors and dynamic brushwork.

Marine

Édouard Manet

Camille Pissarro's 'Église et ferme d’Eragny' captures a serene rural scene.

Église et ferme d’Eragny

Camille Pissarro

A vibrant portrait capturing a woman on a terrace.

On the terrace

Giovanni Boldini

A depiction of dancers behind the scenes, showcasing their preparation.

Tänzerinnen hinter den Kulissen

Carl Spitzweg

A group of women rehearsing a song in a private parlor, captured by Edgar Degas.

The Song Rehearsal

Edgar Degas

A lively depiction of a Tarantella dance by Anton Romako.

Tarantella

Anton Romako

A dramatic depiction of a tiger in captivity by Eugène Delacroix.

A Trapped Tiger

Eugène Delacroix

A vibrant depiction of a sunset with indistinct forms and blazing color fields.

Sunset

Joseph Mallord William Turner

A painting featuring eight ecclesiastical figures in a formal setting.

Eight Heads of Ecclesiastics

Jehan Georges Vibert

Study for the Portrait of Louis-François Bertin by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres showcases a detailed depiction of the subject.

Study for the Portrait of Louis-François Bertin (1766-1841)

Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres

A portrait of a Suliote man by John Frederick Lewis.

Suliote

John Frederick Lewis

A landscape painting depicting the Crimean Tatar region.

Tartar – Crimea. From the journey to Crimea

Jan Ciągliński

A detailed depiction of a Turkish araba drawn by oxen in Constantinople.

A Turkish Araba Drawn by Two White Oxen, Constantinople

John Frederick Lewis

A still life painting featuring lilacs and roses in a glass vase.

Lilacs and Roses

Édouard Manet

A lively dance scene depicting figures in traditional attire.

Ein Tänzchen

Eugen von Blaas

A portrait of an elderly woman by Honoré Daumier.

Une grand’maman

Honoré Daumier

A painting by Odilon Redon depicting a figure in a somber setting, evoking deep emotions.

Tears (Les Pleurs)

Odilon Redon

Eugène Delacroix's esquisse of Medea, capturing the emotional turmoil before a tragic act.

Lille PdBA delacroix medee esquisse

Eugène Delacroix

A portrait of an anonymous man by Jean-François Millet.

Portrait d’homme anonyme

Jean-François Millet

A man with a reddish beard and piercing blue eyes faces forward against a swirling blue background, wearing a blue jacket and lighter shirt.

Self-portrait by Vincent van Gogh

Vincent van Gogh

Teatro de Tacon, architecture by Pierre Toussaint Frédéric Mialhe, 1855

Teatro de Tacon y parte del Paseo de Isabel II

Pierre Toussaint Frédéric Mialhe

A woman elegantly arranges her hair with a ribbon, while a child offers a feather at her feet, framed by lush greenery.

Esquisse pour l'escalier des Fêtes de l'Hôtel de ville de Paris , La Toilette féminine

Luc-Olivier Merson

A portrait of a girl holding an apple, showcasing Bouguereau's realistic style.

Girl with an Apple

William Bouguereau

A striking portrait of a lady by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres.

Portrait of a Lady

Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres

Odilon Redon's painting 'A Veil, a Printed Image' explores themes of mystery and perception.

A Veil, a Printed Image

Odilon Redon

A depiction of a poignant farewell scene by Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller.

Der Abschied

Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller

A lion attacking a lifeless Arab man draped in white robes, captured in a moment of raw energy and violence.

Lion mauling a dead Arab

Eugène Delacroix

A depiction of Telemachus being questioned by wise men in a historical setting.

Télémaque interrogé par les sages

Honoré Daumier

A painting depicting a bullfighter receiving an offering.

Offering the Panal to the Bullfighter

Mary Cassatt

A Venetian beauty by Eugen von Blaas showcases a woman in traditional attire.

A Venetian beauty

Eugen von Blaas

A woman in a glowing white gown stands with children in a lush green setting, embodying protection and innocence.

Caritas

Abbott Handerson Thayer

A depiction of an unequal marriage contract between an elderly man and a young woman, highlighting social commentary.

Matrimonio desigual

Francisco de Goya

Francisco de Goya's 'Soplones' depicts tale-bearers as blasts of wind.

Soplones. (Tale-bearers—Blasts of wind)

Francisco de Goya

This artwork depicts a dramatic scene of a patrolman preventing a double suicide.

The Patrolman Matsui Yasumichi Prevents a Double Suicide

Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

A depiction of a religious scene with figures returning from mass.

Le retour de la Messe

Marie-François Firmin-Girard

A painting titled 'Rasselas' by Robert Smirke depicting a mythological scene.

Rasselas

Robert Smirke

Portrait of Mr. Ahnger by Eero Järnefelt showcases a detailed depiction of the subject.

Portrait of Mr. Ahnger

Eero Järnefelt

A painting depicting an Indian temple, showcasing intricate architectural details.

Temple. From the journey to India

Jan Ciągliński

A portrait of a young girl in a velvet dress by James Abbott McNeill Whistler.

Little Velvet Dress

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A depiction of a woman in a domestic setting, showcasing the charm of Victorian life.

My next door neighbour

Edmund Blair Leighton

Francisco de Goya's 'Lo mismo' captures a poignant moment in a genre scene.

Lo mismo

Francisco de Goya

Portrait of Marie-Anne d’Escoubleau de Sourdis by Jean-Léon Gérôme.

Portrait of Marie-Anne d’Escoubleau de Sourdis, Madame Charles-Joachim Lefèvre (1853-1938)

Jean-Léon Gérôme

A portrait of Madame Hoskier by William Bouguereau.

Portrait de Madame Hoskier

William Bouguereau

William Bouguereau's 'Temptation' explores the theme of desire through classical figures.

Temptation

William Bouguereau

A captivating scene depicting a woman tending a lamp in an exotic setting.

Tending The Lamp

Rudolf Ernst

Henri Fantin-Latour's 'Tentation de Saint-Antoine' explores the theme of temptation in a striking visual narrative.

Tentation de Saint-Antoine

Henri Fantin-Latour

Henri Rivière's 'Loguivy' captures a serene marine scene.

Loguivy

Henri Rivière

A serene marine landscape by John Frederick Kensett featuring a rocky coast.

Rocky Coast

John Frederick Kensett

Camille Pissarro's painting 'La sente des pouilleux à Pontoise' captures a serene landscape scene.

La sente des pouilleux à Pontoise

Camille Pissarro

A portrait study of a Breton man by Jules Breton.

Tête de Breton, étude pour le Pardon

Jules Breton

A depiction of an Arab caravan in a desert landscape by Alberto Pasini.

An Arab Caravan

Alberto Pasini

A young shepherdess tending to sheep in a pastoral setting.

The Little Sheperdess

Émile Munier

A portrait of a young girl by Renoir showcasing soft colors and delicate features.

Tête de fillette

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A portrait of Jeanne Samary by Pierre-Auguste Renoir.

Tête de femme, Jeanne Samary

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A still life featuring a milk can, glass carafe, and bowl arranged on a table.

Boîte à lait, carafe et bol

Paul Cézanne