19th Century Paintings

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

A nude figure stands with crossed legs, showcasing Whistler's skill in portraying the human form.

Nude Standing with Legs Crossed

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A young woman in a yellow kerchief spins thread with focused concentration, surrounded by wild plants and a rustic fence.

Woman Spinning

Theodoros Ralli

Alfred Stevens' painting 'Déjà' captures a moment of everyday life.

Déjà

Alfred Stevens

A golden haze envelops Venice, with gondolas drifting on shimmering water under a vast sky.

Venice

Theodoros Ralli

A young woman in blue and red garments sits on a stone bench in a Greek monastery, surrounded by ochre tones and monumental columns.

Resting In A Greek Monastery

Theodoros Ralli

Portrait of a young Black woman by Eastman Johnson.

Dinah, Portrait Of A Negress

Eastman Johnson

A quiet scene in a mosque with a figure seated in the foreground, surrounded by men resting and pigeons pecking at the floor.

In the Mosque

Theodoros Ralli

Portrait of Peter Tutein with his son Louis Alexander by Jens Juel.

Peter Tutein with his Youngest Son Louis Alexander

Jens Juel

A weary plasterer's horse stands in a stable, its coat dusty and muscles defined.

Le Cheval du Plâtrier

Théodore Géricault

Henri Gervex's painting captures a lively dinner scene at the Pavillon d’Armenonville.

Dîner au Pavillon d’Armenonville

Henri Gervex

An Egyptian eunuque inspects pearls while seated on a low divan, surrounded by luxurious fabrics.

An Egyptian Eunuque

Theodoros Ralli

Honoré Daumier's painting depicts a group of men engaged in peaceful activities.

Disciples de Mr. Cobden dans l’exercice de leurs pacifiques fonctions.

Honoré Daumier

A woman with a veiled face gazes directly at the viewer, surrounded by pale fabric and a wood-grained background.

Une Odalisque

Theodoros Ralli

Three figures in a pastoral setting, with a woman in a red skirt, a child, and a companion near a haystack.

Pastoral Scene

Aleksander Kotsis

A still life painting of asparagus by Édouard Manet.

Asparagus

Édouard Manet

A young barefoot girl stands at a shadowed garden gate, her face hidden in her hands, surrounded by dark foliage.

Orphan

Aleksander Kotsis

A seamstress and her companion work together, surrounded by patterned fabric and domestic items.

The Seamstress

Alexander Hugo Bakker Korff

A woman holds a rake in a rural setting, showcasing the daily life of peasants.

Woman with a Rake

Jean-François Millet

A young woman at her loom, illuminated by morning light, focused on her work in a rustic setting.

The Weavers, Arachova

Theodoros Ralli

A family portrait depicting the Henriot family in a sunlit room, showcasing warmth and intimacy.

Henriot Family (La Famille Henriot)

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A young woman in a blue skirt and headscarf sleeps against the ochre earth, with sunlight gently illuminating her resting form.

Resting Greek Girl

Theodoros Ralli

A serene scene of monks in a monastery dining, with one reading aloud in a softly lit room adorned with religious iconography.

Refectory in a Greek Monastery (Mount Athos)

Theodoros Ralli

This artwork depicts a traditional Japanese scene with intricate details.

Omoi tsuzura

Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

A dreamlike view of the château de Pau rising from a wooded area, framed by ancient trees and a river below.

Vue du château de Pau

Alexandre Louis Robert Millin du Perreux

A scene depicting a vigil with a shrouded figure on a platform, attended by mourners and a dog, set against the backdrop of Tangiers.

Vigil of the Dead Pasha of Tangiers

Theodoros Ralli

Three women in white veils walking along a shaded path, illuminated by evening light, surrounded by dense greenery.

Twilight Walk, Morocco

Theodoros Ralli

Portrait of Pere Ferran by Santiago Rusiñol showcases a thoughtful figure in a vibrant setting.

Portrait of Pere Ferran

Santiago Rusiñol

A panoramic view of Naples, featuring the city, bay, and Vesuvius under clear light.

View of Naples from Capodimonte

Alexandre-Hyacinthe Dunouy

A solitary figure hurries along a muddy path under a dramatic sky, with the Kremlin's white towers illuminated by a shaft of sunlight.

View of the Kremlin from Krimsky bridge in Inclement Weather

Alexei Kondratievich Savrasov

Honoré Daumier's painting captures a chaotic musical scene with vivid colors and expressive figures.

Musique pyrothecnique, charivarique et diabolique

Honoré Daumier

This painting depicts Isabella Guthrie McCosh, showcasing her dignified presence.

Isabella Guthrie McCosh (1817-1909)

Eastman Johnson

A water mill surrounded by earthy tones, with a figure on a bridge silhouetted against the light on the water.

Water mill in Prądnik

Aleksander Kotsis

A Greek woman gazes steadily, her expression a mix of weariness and resolve, dressed in rich garments with intricate details.

A Greek Woman

Theodoros Ralli

A farmer pushes a cart with a woman in traditional attire.

Boerin in hondenkar voortgeduwd door een boer

Alfred Ost

Aline Mason's portrait by Raimundo de Madrazo y Garreta showcases intricate details and a vibrant color palette.

Portrait of Aline Mason

Raimundo de Madrazo y Garreta

Two dogs positioned in a farmyard, one upright and alert, the other crouched in shadow.

Watchdogs

Alexandre-Gabriel Decamps

Portrait of Dr. François Mêlier by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres.

Dr. François Mêlier

Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres

Two young girls are absorbed in looking at an album, highlighting their intimacy and the warmth of companionship.

Young Girls Looking at an Album

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A young woman stands with a staff, draped in sheer fabric, against a marble wall, embodying a ceremonial presence.

A Priestess

John William Godward

A young woman bends towards a ghostly white wedding dress in a dim, golden-brown atmosphere.

Wedding dress

Aleksander Kotsis

A dense composition of figures around a central cross, with a woman pleading and spectral judges above.

Allegory – The 19th Century

Ignacy Gierdziejewski

Portrait of Dorothy, daughter of F.J. Elliott by George Spencer Watson.

Dorothy, daughter of F.J. Elliott Esq.

George Spencer Watson

A woman with a gentle smile framed by an open window, half in shadow and half in daylight, surrounded by lush leaves.

An Oriental Woman at a Window

Theodoros Ralli

A depiction of a fishing fleet setting sail, showcasing detailed figures and vibrant colors.

The Departure of The Fishing Fleet

Philip Sadée

A powerful waterfall cascading from shadowed hills in a lush Norwegian landscape.

Waterval in Noorwegen DM 939 311 Dordrechts Museum

Alexander Wüst

A depiction of shareholders in a humorous scene by Honoré Daumier.

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Honoré Daumier

Bouguereau's 'Mimosa' showcases delicate flowers in a realistic style.

Mimosa

William Bouguereau

A woman in a field holds a sheaf of grain, surrounded by laborers working under a golden haze.

W żniwa

Aleksander Mroczkowski

The Virgin Mary gently steadies the infant Jesus, who reaches for young John the Baptist offering fruit.

Eduard Jakob von Steinle Heilige Familie mit Johannesknaben 3261 Kunsthistorisches Museum

Eduard von Steinle

A fallen horse in the foreground, surrounded by scattered weapons and a wounded officer supported by comrades.

Die Schlacht bei Abensberg am 20. April 1809

Albrecht von Adam

An old king gazes at a goblet in a shaft of golden light, surrounded by shadows and solitude.

The King of Thule

Ary Scheffer

Minnehaha by Émile Vernet-Lecomte depicts the tragic Native American heroine in a moment of sorrow.

Minnehaha

Émile Vernet-Lecomte

A portrait of a man by James Abbott McNeill Whistler.

Drouet

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A bustling fair scene with people in hats and coats engaged in conversation and negotiation.

Fair in Tyniec

Aleksander Kotsis

A young woman at the Parthenon holds a flower, with a colorful basket in her lap and smoke curling from braziers.

Flower Seller at the Parthenon

Theodoros Ralli

Portrait of Miss Beatrice Townsend by John Singer Sargent.

Miss Beatrice Townsend

John Singer Sargent

A dreamlike painting of Venice, capturing the ethereal light and water.

The Dogano, San Giorgio, Citella, from the Steps of the Europa

Joseph Mallord William Turner

A group of mounted officers in crisp uniforms amidst a smoky battlefield, contrasting with the urgency of soldiers and scattered casualties.

Field Marshal Radetzky and his staff at the Battle of Novara on March 23

Albrecht von Adam

A depiction of human figures reflecting societal themes.

Misantropie

Honoré Daumier

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's painting of Miss Ida Heath captures the essence of a dancer.

Miss Ida Heath, Danseuse Anglaise

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

A mother lovingly bathes her child in a serene setting.

Admiration maternelle – le bain

William Bouguereau

A portrait of a young woman by John Singer Sargent.

Miss Grace Woodhouse

John Singer Sargent

A portrait of a figure with an intense gaze, set against earthy browns, highlighting the features and hair.

Head of Sabała

Aleksander Kotsis

A portrait of Miss Violet Sargent by John Singer Sargent.

Miss Violet Sargent

John Singer Sargent

A portrait of a girl wearing a blue scarf by Ramón Casas.

Chula con Pañuelo Azul (girl with a blue scarf)

Ramón Casas

A serene depiction of the Holy Family, with a woman and man in soft light and shadow, accompanied by a silhouette of a horse.

Holy Family flight to Egypt

Aleksander Kotsis

A gathering of elegantly dressed figures in a sunlit garden, engaged in conversation and contemplation.

In the Arbour

Aleksander Gierymski

A woman milks a cow in a farmyard, surrounded by children and a man, all bathed in soft morning light.

In the farmyard

Aleksander Kotsis

A richly detailed depiction of the interior of a parish church, showcasing ornate woodwork, a gilded altarpiece, and illuminated spaces.

Interior of the Parish Church in Krosno

Aleksander Gryglewski

Portrait of Eugène Pertuiset, the lion hunter, by Édouard Manet.

Mister Pertuiset, The Lion Hunter

Édouard Manet

A view of the interior of Saint Mary’s Basilica in Kraków, featuring Gothic architecture and a solitary figure in contemplation.

Interior of Saint Mary’s Basilica in Kraków

Aleksander Gryglewski

This painting depicts a woman named Thorbjorg, showcasing rich colors and intricate details.

Thorbjorg

Alfred Ost

Two children with outstretched hands are illuminated by golden light against a textured wall.

Young Beggars

Alexandre-Gabriel Decamps

This artwork depicts a woman chastening a drunk man in a traditional Japanese setting.

Miyamoto Hanako Chastening a Drunkard

Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

A family gathered at a bedside, expressing grief in a dimly lit room.

Matula umarli

Aleksander Kotsis

Édouard Manet's 'Mlle. Victorine in the Costume of an ‘Espada’' presents a striking portrait of a woman in traditional Spanish attire.

Mlle. Victorine in the Costume of an ‘Espada’

Édouard Manet

A portrait of Mlle Irene Cahen d'Anvers by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, showcasing her delicate features and vibrant garden setting.

Mlle Irene Cahen d'Anvers

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A young woman in a pale flower-patterned dress and cream hat sits with a small black dog on her lap beside a table holding a vase of roses.

Mlle Charlotte Berthier

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Three women preparing for travel, surrounded by various travel items and a golden clock.

De tantes gaan op reis

Alexander Hugo Bakker Korff

A depiction of a young girl in a moment of leisure, capturing the essence of childhood.

Business Neglected

John George Brown

A woman in a pale skirt gazes thoughtfully in an orchard, with a rose and an open book in her lap.

A Spring Fairytale

Gabriel von Max

Portrait of Mme. François Buloz by John Singer Sargent.

Mme. François Buloz (Christine Blaze)

John Singer Sargent

Carl Bloch's 'Adoration of the Shepherds' depicts a tender nativity scene.

Adoration of the Shepherds

Carl Bloch

Two women share an intimate moment at a small table, one offering a glass to the other in a softly lit room.

La convalescente

Alexander Hugo Bakker Korff

A woman with a golden scarf adorned with coins gazes directly at the viewer against a deep red background.

Carmen (Ralli)

Theodoros Ralli

A portrait of Mme. Granberg by Anders Zorn showcasing his skill in capturing human expression.

Mme. Granberg

Anders Zorn

A woman wearing a straw hat with two large pink roses sits facing forward against a swirling blue and lavender background.

Portrait of Madame Renoir

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A portrait of a young girl, Marthe Bérard, painted by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, showcasing soft light and fluid brushwork.

Marthe Berard by Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A woman with arms raised, hypnotically dancing with a boa around her shoulders in a richly decorated harem.

Boa Charmer in a Harem at Cairo

Theodoros Ralli

A mother cradles her sleeping child in a serene bedroom setting.

Moder med sovende barn på skødet i sovekammer

Wilhelm Marstrand