Fine Art

19th Century Paintings

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

A young woman with auburn hair and flushed cheeks gazes left, wearing a rose-adorned garment against a soft ochre and blush background.

Jeune femme à la rose

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A young boy with a direct gaze, wearing a loose shirt and red suspenders, emerges from a textured background.

A young Boy

Antonio Mancini

A lone figure in a white shirt guides a small herd of rust-red cattle along a sunlit path towards the horizon.

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Antonio Fontanesi

A shaded archway leads into a courtyard with figures, market goods, and dappled sunlight breaking through masonry.

In Liguria

Antonio Fontanesi

Gustave Courbet's 'The Great Bridge' showcases a detailed architectural landscape.

The Great Bridge

Gustave Courbet

A serene depiction of a young woman bathing in a natural setting.

La Baigneuse

Émile Munier

A ship's prow touches land as figures prepare to disembark, illuminated by purposeful light.

Desembarco de los puritanos en América ( )

Antonio Gisbert

A depiction of enslaved Africans in cramped conditions aboard a slave ship.

Between Decks

Joseph Mallord William Turner

A serene landscape painting by Renoir showcasing lush greenery and soft light.

Paysage

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A line of men stands at the edge of the sea, their expressions a study in resolve, fear, and resignation.

The Execution by Firing Squad of Torrijos and his Companions on the beach at Málaga

Antonio Gisbert

A dramatic scene depicting a woman being admonished.

No grites, tonta. (Don’t scream, stupid.)

Francisco de Goya

A seated man in a dark robe with lace cuffs gazes thoughtfully, resting his hands on a gilded chair.

Porträt des José María Calatrava y Martínez (1781-1846)

Antonio Gisbert

A queen presents her son, the boy-king Fernando IV, to a gathering of nobles and clergy in a grand setting.

María de Molina presenta a su hijo Fernando IV en las Cortes de Valladolid de

Antonio Gisbert

A steamship rides the edge of tumultuous waves under a stormy sky.

The City of Berlin Steamship on High Seas, New York

Antonio Jacobsen

A line of racing schooners with sails full, cutting through churning waves under a pale blue sky.

Racing Schooners

Antonio Jacobsen

A portrait of Gustav Barth by Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller.

Gustav Barth, Chormeister des Wiener Männergesangsvereins

Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller

A depiction of Christ at the tomb by Jean-Jacques Henner.

Christ au tombeau

Jean-Jacques Henner

A ship with a crisp silhouette glides across a choppy green sea under a vast sky.

U.S. Army Transport "Warren"

Antonio Jacobsen

A young girl stands in a serene setting, embodying the charm of Romanticism.

Stehendes Mädchen

Carl Spitzweg

A detailed painting of a steamer cutting through choppy seas with a figure on the upper deck and the American flag at the stern.

Fred B. Dalzell

Antonio Jacobsen

A ship slicing through green-black waves under a vast sky, with sails taut and smoke billowing from the funnel.

Ship 'Jona'

Antonio Jacobsen

A schooner with sails catching light glides in a calm bay, surrounded by misty ships and a hazy shoreline.

Lumber schooner in New York's Lower Bay

Antonio Jacobsen

A steamship with sails unfurled and smokestacks billowing across a restless sea under a vast sky.

The ALASKA

Antonio Jacobsen

A proud steamship, the Oranje Nassau, sails through green waves with billowing sails and smoke, embodying maritime progress.

The Dutch steamship Oranje Nassau.

Antonio Jacobsen

Francisco de Goya's painting 'No hay quien los socorra' captures a dramatic scene of despair.

No hay quien los socorra

Francisco de Goya

A proud ship cuts through dark waves, its white hull gleaming against a stormy sea and sky.

The CITY OF NEW BEDFORD

Antonio Jacobsen

A ship with twin red funnels cuts through a restless sea under a dramatic sky.

The liner Saint-Laurent

Antonio Jacobsen

A steamboat cuts through green waves, showcasing its black hull, white sails, and flags, under a sweeping sky.

The Knickerbocker Steamboat

Antonio Jacobsen

A steamship named 'Horatio Hall' sails through choppy green water with the Brooklyn Bridge in the background.

The Horatio Hall Off the Brooklyn Bridge.

Antonio Jacobsen

Gustave Courbet's painting features greyhounds in a natural setting.

The Greyhounds of the Comte de Choiseul

Gustave Courbet

A woman in traditional Breton dress at a religious festival.

Bretonne au pardon

Jules Breton

Portrait of Berthe Morisot in a moment of contemplation.

Repose

Édouard Manet

A young acrobat with a violin gazes thoughtfully, dressed in a bright red costume against a dark backdrop.

Acrobat with violin

Antonio Mancini

A choirboy gazes thoughtfully while holding a large, worn choirbook close to his chest, illuminated by soft light.

The choirboy

Antonio Mancini

A schoolboy gazes thoughtfully, resting his chin on his hand amidst a classroom setting.

The Little Schoolboy

Antonio Mancini

A woman in a toy store, her gloved hand hovering over colorful displays, surrounded by a lively atmosphere.

In the toy store

Antonio Mancini

A portrait of a girl with a white scarf, her gaze direct yet uncertain, surrounded by loose brushwork in ochre and cream.

Studie (Mijn zusje) hwm0175 The Mesdag Collection

Antonio Mancini

A portrait of a lady with a broad smile, candid gaze, and flushed cheeks, set against a dark background.

Portrait of a lady

Antonio Mancini

A double portrait of Antonio Mancini, one side reflecting him as Bacchus with grapes, the other showing his direct gaze.

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Antonio Mancini

A thoughtful circus boy in bright harlequin shorts and a pink jacket, leaning in a tent's shadow.

A Circus Boy

Antonio Mancini

Portrait of a woman in a linen dress by Hilaire-Germain-Edgar Degas, linen, 1872

Alice Villette

Hilaire Germain Edgar Degas

A young boy gazes directly at the viewer, holding a sculpted head against a muted, hazy background.

The model

Antonio Mancini

A self-portrait of Antonio Mancini in his studio, with a mirror reflecting a Bacchic version of himself.

Autoritratto nello studio – Antonio Mancini – Palazzo Zevallos – Naples

Antonio Mancini

A smiling girl with flowers emerging from shadows, her gaze sly and conspiratorial, surrounded by vibrant blossoms.

Girl with flowers

Antonio Mancini

Mountainous landscape with a lake, oil on canvas by Théodore Fourmois

Mountainous Landscape with a Lake

Théodore Fourmois

Honoré Daumier's painting 'Robert Macaire avoué' depicts a dramatic scene with expressive figures.

Robert Macaire avoué

Honoré Daumier

A portrait of Santiago Miranda, showcasing his composed expression and fashionable attire.

Santiago Miranda

Antonio Maria Esquivel

A soft portrait of a woman with a gentle gaze, painted by Pierre-Auguste Renoir.

Bust of a Woman (Buste de femme)

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A portrait of Jeanne Calvet by Jules Breton, showcasing detailed realism.

Jeanne Calvet

Jules Breton

A young Infanta in a pale dress gazes directly at the viewer, holding delicate flowers against a muted background.

Luisa Teresa de Borbón y Borbón 1824

Antonio Maria Esquivel

A young artist gazes directly at the viewer, illuminated by strong light against a dark background.

Self-portrait

Antonio Maria Esquivel

Two young women, Saint Justa and Saint Rufina, lean into each other, sharing a moment of intimacy amidst their suffering.

Saint Justa and Saint Rufina

Antonio Maria Esquivel

A portrait of Antonio Benavides Fernández de Navarrete, showcasing his intense gaze and defined features.

Antonio Benavides Fernández de Navarrete (Real Academia de la Historia)

Antonio Maria Esquivel

A gathering of men in an artist's studio, engaged in discussion while one reads poetry.

The Contemporary Poets. A Reading of Zorrilla in the Artist's Studio

Antonio Maria Esquivel

A young girl in a white dress holds a grey parrot in a lush garden.

Rafaela Flores Calderón

Antonio Maria Esquivel

A military portrait of Baldomero Espartero, adorned with medals and a plumed hat, set against a cloudy sky.

Baldomero Espartero

Antonio Maria Esquivel

A poised woman in a luminous blue dress with gold jewelry against a dark wooded backdrop.

Amparo Romero, señora de Sáenz y de la Barrera

Antonio Maria Esquivel

A serene twilight landscape of rural Alsace, capturing a solitary figure on a winding path.

Evening in Alsace

Gustave Doré

A portrait of Don Manuel José de Guerrico, featuring a direct gaze and a dark suit against a softly shadowed background.

Portrait of Don Manuel José de Guerrico

Antonio Maria Esquivel

A self-portrait of Antonio María Esquivel, featuring a serious gaze and detailed facial features.

Autorretrato

Antonio Maria Esquivel

A military portrait of a general in a gold uniform, with a steady gaze and sword, surrounded by distant figures and a smoky sky.

El General Prim

Antonio Maria Esquivel

A gentleman in a tailored waistcoat with a direct gaze and a subtle smile against a muted red background.

Portrait of a Gentleman

Antonio Maria Esquivel

Portrait of Prince Konstantin Gorchakov by Alexandre Cabanel, depicting the Russian aristocrat in full regalia.

Portrait of Prince Konstantin Gorchakov

Alexandre Cabanel

Self-Portrait by Taras Shevchenko, depicting the artist with a determined gaze.

Self-Portrait

Taras Shevchenko

A parade of saints beneath painted arches, each figure framed by white columns, rendered in warm earthy tones.

Altarscreen panels mounted in contemporary framework

Antonio Molleno

A small group of figures in muted colors walking along a snow-covered path towards a distant church spire.

Funeral in San Donà, Italy

Antonio Parreiras

A young girl seated in a lush garden, painted by Renoir.

Girl Seated in a Landscape (Jeune fille assise dans un jardin)

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Eero Järnefelt's 'Ester Sihtola' is a captivating portrait showcasing the subject's serene expression.

Ester Sihtola

Eero Järnefelt

A solitary boat rests on the sand with a thatched hut nearby, surrounded by lush greenery and a wide sky.

A View of the Beach, São Domingos, Niterói, RJ

Antonio Parreiras

This painting depicts a young Tyrolean man in traditional attire.

Portrait eines jungen Tirolers

Franz von Defregger

A portrait of a young girl by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, showcasing soft brushwork and luminous skin.

Mädchenkopf

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Gustave Moreau's 'A Saint In The Desert' depicts a solitary figure in a vast, arid landscape.

A Saint In The Desert

Gustave Moreau

Gustave Courbet's 'Trellis' features a lush garden setting with vibrant colors.

Trellis

Gustave Courbet

A portrait of Mrs. William Crowninshield Endicott, Jr. by John Singer Sargent.

Mrs. William Crowninshield Endicott, Jr.

John Singer Sargent

A panoramic view of the 1867 Exposition Universelle in Paris, bustling with visitors and monumental pavilions.

View of the 1867 Exposition Universelle

Édouard Manet

A depiction of a restaurateur by Honoré Daumier.

Mr de Robert-Macaire restaurateur

Honoré Daumier

A woman in a dark setting, holding a fan, with a lace collar and pearls, gazing thoughtfully away.

Mrs. William F. Milton

Abbott Handerson Thayer

This painting depicts a dramatic scene filled with emotion.

Esto es lo peor!

Francisco de Goya

A black dog with a glossy coat gazes alertly against a muted sky, showcasing its dignified presence.

Hector

Carl Reichert

A horse bursts from a stable into the open air, embodying chaos and freedom.

The horse is out of the stable

Théodore Géricault

A portrait of Mrs. Veronica Heiss by Anders Zorn, showcasing his skill in capturing human expression.

Mrs Veronica Heiss

Anders Zorn

A lone rider in a dark riding habit guides her horse along a sun-dappled woodland path.

Empress Elizabeth riding

Carl Reichert

A dramatic depiction of Christ's trial before Caiaphas by Gustave Doré.

The House of Caiaphas

Gustave Doré

A portrait of a young woman with delicate features and soft colors.

Young Beauty

Hugues Merle

A luminous figure of the Lorelei stands above a river, her hair flowing and expression a mix of longing and warning.

Edward Jakob von Steinle - Die Loreley (Entwurf) - 11698 - Bavarian State Painting Collections, Photo

Eduard von Steinle

Self-portrait of Eduard von Steinle, depicting an older man with a brush, gazing directly at the viewer against a muted green background.

Eduard Jakob von Steinle Selbstbildnis 3578 Kunsthistorisches Museum

Eduard von Steinle

A steam locomotive emits thick steam at Gare Saint-Lazare with crowds on the platform beneath an iron and glass roof.

Arrival of the Normandy Train, Gare Saint-Lazare

Claude Monet

Stańczyk, the Polish jester, feigns a toothache while court life continues around him.

Stańczyk Faking a Toothache

Jan Matejko

An elderly man reclines comfortably while a young woman gazes pensively into the distance.

Eighty and eighteen

John William Godward

A woman in a mauve and gold gown reclines against a tiger skin, framed by a marble wall and an open colonnade.

Il Dolce Far Niente

John William Godward