19th Century Paintings

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

Voor het plakboek, (8) by Emrik & Binger

Voor het plakboek, (8)

Emrik & Binger

A tender portrayal of a mother and son by George Romney.

Mother and Son

George Romney

A windswept tree on a rocky outcrop with distant figures on horseback in an Irish valley.

Road in Ireland

Alexander Helwig Wyant

A mother reads a bedtime story to her child, creating a warm and intimate atmosphere.

Die Gute-Nacht-Geschichte

Felix Schlesinger

The ancient aqueduct rises amid greenery, casting shadows on golden grass under an expansive sky.

Ruins of the Aqueduct on the Roman Campagna

Alessandro La Volpe

A captivating scene depicting a fortune teller and her client.

The Fortune Teller

William Morris Hunt

A painting depicting the four seasons personified.

The Four Seasons

Jean-Léon Gérôme

A serene early morning scene on the Gulf of Naples with a fishing boat and Vesuvius in the background.

Scena di pesca

Alessandro La Volpe

Het nut van de dierenhuid by Emrik & Binger

Het nut van de dierenhuid

Emrik & Binger

Vogels-Catchpenny print-SMC K 0092 by Emrik & Binger

Vogels-Catchpenny print-SMC K 0092

Emrik & Binger

Een jachtpartij by Emrik & Binger

Een jachtpartij

Emrik & Binger

A portrait of a woman with a headscarf, reflecting quiet dignity and fatigue.

Mother's Head

Taras Shevchenko

Het houten paard by Emrik & Binger

Het houten paard

Emrik & Binger

Geschiedenis van Jozef by Emrik & Binger

Geschiedenis van Jozef

Emrik & Binger

Het leven van Robinson Crusoë (2) by Emrik & Binger

Het leven van Robinson Crusoë (2)

Emrik & Binger

Kamer-gymnastiek by Emrik & Binger

Kamer-gymnastiek

Emrik & Binger

Knip en plakprent, (1) by Emrik & Binger

Knip en plakprent, (1)

Emrik & Binger

Op de boerderij by Emrik & Binger

Op de boerderij

Emrik & Binger

Op het land (serietitel op object) by Emrik & Binger

Op het land (serietitel op object)

Emrik & Binger

A Turkish woman bathing in a serene setting, showcasing the beauty of Orientalism.

Study For A Maure Bath, Turkish Woman In The Bath

Jean-Léon Gérôme

A vast sky reflects on a tranquil lake, with a lone figure on horseback in the foreground amidst untouched wilderness.

The Lake Her Lone Bosom Expands to the Sky

Alfred Jacob Miller

A richly dressed woman exchanges a knowing gaze with an armored man, holding a dark orb, surrounded by secondary figures.

Copy of Titian's "Allegory of Alfonso d'Avalos, Marchese del Vasto"

Alfred Jacob Miller

John Singer Sargent's 'Arab Woman' captures the beauty and intricacies of Middle Eastern culture.

Arab Woman

John Singer Sargent

A crouching man in ochre garments listens to the landscape, with a horse behind him and mountains in the distance.

The Scalplock

Alfred Jacob Miller

A man and a woman on horseback in a misty mountain landscape, embodying vigilance and intimacy with nature.

"Bourgeois" W---r, and His Squaw

Alfred Jacob Miller

A lively election scene with figures, horses, and a dog, capturing communal excitement and anticipation.

Election Scene, Catonsville, Baltimore County

Alfred Jacob Miller

A crowded gallery filled with framed paintings against deep red walls, with visitors engaged in quiet contemplation.

Interior of the British Institution (Old Master Exhibition, Summer 1832)

Alfred Joseph Woolmer

A caravan of riders on horses moving through a rough terrain, showcasing their energy and alertness.

Arabs on the March

Adolf Schreyer

A serene barn scene featuring a ram, ewe, and lamb, illuminated by soft light amidst straw and a red cloth.

Schafe im Stall 3737 Kunsthistorisches Museum

Anton Schrödl

A single goat stands alert, its gaze turned outward, rendered with tactile immediacy against a dark background.

Ziege 3572 Kunsthistorisches Museum

Anton Schrödl

A stag stands on a windswept plateau, silhouetted against a fiery sky, with a gnarled tree on the left side.

Hochebene mit Hirsch 3738 Kunsthistorisches Museum

Anton Schrödl

A farmyard scene with sunlight, chickens, and pumpkins resting in straw.

Hofinterieur aus dem Marchfeld 561 Österreichische Galerie Belvedere

Anton Schrödl

A warm, golden light illuminates a rural interior filled with textiles, a jug, fruit, and a curious dog.

Bauernzimmer mit einem Stillleben 786 Österreichische Galerie Belvedere

Anton Schrödl

Portrait of Robert De Cévrieux by John Singer Sargent.

Robert De Cévrieux

John Singer Sargent

A friar greets a family in a dimly lit room, evoking a sense of hope and apprehension.

The Friar's visit

Francisco de Goya

A woman in elegant attire gazes at the viewer with a composed expression, embodying both dignity and individuality.

Anna Pieri Brignole-Sale

Anton von Maron

A crimson-robed figure scrutinizes treasures with a younger assistant and a third figure steadying a marble bust in a golden background.

Anton von Werner Ars

Anton von Werner

A crowded scene in a grand hall with figures in elaborate uniforms and red robes, illuminated by chandeliers and sunlight.

Opening of the Reichstag

Anton von Werner

A grand hall filled with uniforms, banners, and expectant faces converging on a raised platform with figures in rigid formation.

The imperial proclamation

Anton von Werner

Three imposing figures in diplomatic regalia, surrounded by sketches and studies of uniforms.

Berliner Kongress Ölskizze

Anton von Werner

Crown Prince Friedrich Wilhelm stands rigidly beside the body of General Abel Douay, draped in a blanket with a small dog at his side.

Crown Prince Friedrich Wilhelm on the body of General Abel Douay, Weissenburg on the 4th August

Anton von Werner

A portrait of a woman holding a fan, showcasing Delphin Enjolras's style.

Femme à l’éventail

Delphin Enjolras

A military figure stands in mourning before a marble effigy of a queen in a mausoleum, illuminated by golden light.

Anton von Werner: Am 19. Juli 1870 (König Wilhelm am Sakrophag seiner Mutter, der Königin Luise, im Mausoleum zu Charlottenburg)

Anton von Werner

A lively banquet scene with animated figures toasting and conversing, illuminated by light reflecting off a white tablecloth.

The banquet of the Mosse family

Anton von Werner

A dying figure draped in blue and gold gazes at a winged woman with a laurel crown, surrounded by symbolic elements.

Anton von Werner Exitium

Anton von Werner

A woman stands in a wooded glade, gently resting her hand on a deer.

Panel for a Screen: Woman with a Deer

Albert Pinkham Ryder

A monumental lion sculpture rests above a tranquil lake, surrounded by visitors in 19th-century attire.

<<Le>> Monument À Lucerne

Anton Winterlin

A serene mother cradles an infant while a man in Renaissance garb leans in, surrounded by children and architectural plans.

Anton von Werner Felicitas

Anton von Werner

A serene view of Lucerne with figures on a path, grazing cattle, and the Hofkirche against a backdrop of Pilatus.

Luzern

Anton Winterlin

Odilon Redon's 'Christ Crucified' explores themes of faith and suffering through a symbolic lens.

Christ Crucified

Odilon Redon

A painting by Whistler featuring figures on a balcony with a focus on color variations.

Variations in Flesh Colour and Green – The Balcony

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A young Highlander boy stands with a shepherd's staff against rugged hills, dressed in practical clothing.

Portrait of a Highlander boy

Antoni Gramatyka

Eugène Delacroix's 'Selim and Zuleika' depicts a romantic scene filled with emotion.

Selim and Zuleika

Eugène Delacroix

A young woman gazes thoughtfully, adorned with a pink carnation and rose-colored ribbon.

Portrait of a Young Woman

Antoni Kozakiewicz

A woman in a shawl with a black umbrella stands on a muddy winter road, facing a man with a hunting rifle and his dog.

Bad omen

Antoni Kozakiewicz

A peasant girl in prayer before a shrine, surrounded by flowers and a sunlit landscape.

Peasant girl before a shrine.

Antoni Kozakiewicz

A portrait of Madame Paul Meurice by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres.

Portrait de Mme Paul Meurice

Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres

A portrait of Kazimierz Wakulski with a direct gaze, arms folded, surrounded by sculpting tools.

Portrait of Sculptor Kazimierz Wakulski

Antoni Kozakiewicz

A portrait of General François de Rochebrune, showcasing his intense gaze and military attire.

Portrait of General François de Rochebrune

Antoni Kozakiewicz

A woman in a pale dress and veil gazes directly at the viewer, her expression reflecting quiet gravity.

Portrait of Sydonia Wakulska

Antoni Kozakiewicz

Two mounted men with rifles in a muted autumn landscape, observing a struggle on a winding road.

A scene from the 1863 Uprising.

Antoni Piotrowski

A close-up of a man lying on the ground with a woman collapsed over him, both showing signs of violence and grief.

Execution of an insurgent in Warsaw Citadel in 1863 or

Antoni Piotrowski

A dramatic scene of horses flailing above cracked ice, with a startled driver and a companion in a sleigh.

The cracked ice

Antoni Piotrowski

Riders pause on a snow-laden road, with horses and a woman in a vibrant red skirt standing apart.

Patrol powstańczy

Antoni Piotrowski

A wedding procession at dusk with lanterns and carriages approaching a village church.

Wedding in the evening

Antoni Piotrowski

A weary man in a modest inn, gazing with resolve, surrounded by simple furnishings.

In the inn.

Antoni Piotrowski

Self-portrait of Antoni Piotrowski holding a palette and brushes, gazing directly at the viewer.

Self-portrait with a palette

Antoni Piotrowski

A young woman stands barefoot by a fence, gazing away, with a muted landscape behind her.

Homeless (Country girl at the fence).

Antoni Piotrowski

A tranquil coastal scene depicting fishermen arriving with boats on a stone jetty under a misty sky.

Anlandende Fischer

Antonie Biel

A coastal village scene with thatched cottages, a woman with a basket, children, and chickens under a blue sky.

Antonie Biel Auf Hiddensee

Antonie Biel

A harbor scene with boats and figures, capturing the anticipation of dignitaries' arrival.

Arrivée de hauts personnages dans un port hollandais (Louvre, MI 90)

Antonie Waldorp

A serene harbor scene with ships and figures, reflecting soft blues and peach clouds in the water.

Zeegezicht met schepen DM 012 995 Dordrechts Museum

Antonie Waldorp

A windmill dominates the scene with figures engaged in daily life along a canal near Delft.

Mill with sight of Delft

Antonie Waldorp

A serene Dutch landscape featuring a distant church tower, rooftops, and figures by the water under a breaking sky.

Stadsgezicht 021657 Stedelijk Museum Alkmaar

Antonie Waldorp

A portrait of a standing man by William Bouguereau.

Homme debout

William Bouguereau

An orange boat with two seated figures glides across blue water with reeds, sailboats, and greenery in the background.

The Skiff (La Yole)

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A portrait of a young girl from Älvdalen by Anders Zorn.

The Girl from Älvdalen

Anders Zorn

Jules Breton's 'The Gleaners' depicts women gathering leftover crops in a rural setting.

The Gleaners

Jules Breton

Sunlight illuminates the ancient Arch of Drusus in Rome, with goats and figures beneath, framed by wildflowers and a blue sky.

The Arch of Drusus, Rome

Antonietta Brandeis

A study depicting the glorification of Jacob of Artevelde.

The Glorification of Jacob of Artevelde (study)

Gustave Vanaise

A still life painting featuring champagne and elegant glassware.

Die vier Hauptgetränke: Champagner

Adolf Schrödter

A historical painting depicting Jacob of Artevelde's glorification.

The Glorification of Jacob of Artevelde

Gustave Vanaise

Édouard Manet's 'Oysters' showcases a still life of oysters on a plate.

Oysters

Édouard Manet

A dramatic depiction of the Crucifixion scene with three crosses silhouetted against a turbulent sky.

The Golgotha

Gustave Doré

A depiction of women engaged in conversation, showcasing daily life.

The gossiping wives

Carl Bloch

Camille Pissarro's 'Faneuses' captures rural life with vibrant colors and dynamic brushwork.

Faneuses

Camille Pissarro

A depiction of women engaged in conversation, showcasing Whistler's focus on social interactions.

The Gossips

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A portrait of Sigma Syromyatnikov by Jan Ciągliński.

Portrait of Sigma Syromyatnikov

Jan Ciągliński

Édouard Manet's 'The Guitarist' captures a musician immersed in his art.

The Guitarist

Édouard Manet

Portrait of Terézia Ujházy by Gyula Benczúr showcases a woman in elegant attire.

Portrait of Terézia Ujházy (née Prissnitzová)

Gyula Benczúr