19th Century Paintings

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

Two women in classical attire await a procession, surrounded by rich textures and a serene landscape.

Waiting for the procession

John William Godward

A serene mountain landscape with Schneeberg rising above fields and woods under a clear sky.

View of Schneeberg

August Heinrich

Far away thoughts (Rose Pettigrew)

John William Godward

Jean-Léon Gérôme's 'Pollice Verso' captures a dramatic moment in ancient Roman culture.

Pollice Verso

Jean-Léon Gérôme

A portrait study of a Polish Jew by Friedrich von Amerling.

Polnischer Jude (Bildnisstudie)

Friedrich von Amerling

A woman in red drapery gazes toward the horizon, her arm raised against the sun, standing by a marble balustrade.

The Signal

John William Godward

Three children, one luminous in white, stand amidst dark foliage, their expressions solemn and gestures suggestive of a ritual.

My Children (Mary, Gerald, and Gladys Thayer)

Abbott Handerson Thayer

A young woman smiles gently while cradling a sleeping child in her lap under dark foliage.

A rest in the shade

Léon-Jean-Basile Perrault

A mother receives a kiss from her older daughter while cradling a sleeping child, enveloped in warm colors and soft light.

Mother's Happiness

Léon-Jean-Basile Perrault

A woman in a theatrical pose with raised arms, commanding attention in a colorful late 19th-century poster.

Better to wash your clothes at home!

Leonetto Cappiello

A depiction of King Ferdinand VII presiding over a tense assembly in Goya's 'The Junta of the Philippines'.

The Junta of the Philippines

Francisco de Goya

A dignified woman in a black dress sits in a red chair, gazing calmly at the viewer with books beside her.

Portrait of Mrs Pick, Mother-in-law of the Artist

Louis Gallait

A violinist and a young woman share a quiet moment, surrounded by soft light and a stormy landscape.

Fiddler and a gypsy (Solace).

Louis Gallait

Two men in a dimly lit room, one standing by a window holding a book, the other seated in red robes reaching out with a trembling hand.

The Last Moments of Count Egmont (Count Egmont Before His Death)

Louis Gallait

A formal portrait of Albert VII, Archduke of Austria, with a golden backdrop and a plumed hat.

Portrait of Albert VII, Archduke of Austria

Louis Gallait

A woman reading a letter in a serene setting.

The Letter

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A grand procession of allegorical figures surges up marble steps toward a temple under a radiant blue sky.

Allégorie du Triomphe des Arts et du Bien (Louvre, RF 1976-2)

Louis Gallait

A woman in torn white reaches out in desperation towards a tribunal, surrounded by shadowy figures in a dark setting.

A Jewish family accused of healing religious objects and tortured by the Holy Inquisition

Louis Gallait

A depiction of a woman bathing in a serene setting.

The Bather

Jean-François Millet

Portrait of Mrs. Andrew Sigourney by Gilbert Stuart.

Mrs. Andrew Sigourney

Gilbert Stuart

Two lifeless figures lie side by side, surrounded by mourners in a somber scene.

Last Tribute to the Counts of Egmont and of Horn

Louis Gallait

A romantic scene depicting lovers in a serene setting.

Les amoureux

William Bouguereau

A lively outdoor scene depicting a group enjoying a meal.

The Luncheon

Claude Monet

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's 'A Spectator' captures the essence of nightlife in Paris.

A Spectator

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

A depiction of a woman reading a letter in a serene rural setting.

The Letter

Jules Breton

Goya's 'Clamores en vano' captures a dramatic scene full of emotion.

Clamores en vano

Francisco de Goya

A humorous illustration depicting the social reactions to a professor's engagement to a college girl.

I see that professor gigham, the celebrated all-around scientist, is going to marry that college girl

Charles Dana Gibson

A symmetrical design featuring allegorical figures and delicate foliage around a central void, with classical figures and mythic creatures.

Esquisse pour l'escalier des Fêtes de l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris , Août

Luc-Olivier Merson

A woman in classical robes clings to a barren tree, surrounded by winged children and an hourglass.

Merson Allégorie du temps P2725 Musée Carnavalet

Luc-Olivier Merson

A winter street scene shows a woman in a red scarf filling a jug at a fountain with icicles, pigeons pecking snow, a wolf near townspeople, and a distant cityscape.

The Wolf of Gubbio

Luc-Olivier Merson

A dramatic scene depicting a collapsed messenger surrounded by astonished elders in a marble city.

The Soldier of Marathon

Luc-Olivier Merson

A decorative esquisse featuring classical figures and ornate foliage, radiating from a luminous center.

Esquisse pour l'escalier des fêtes de l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris , Février

Luc-Olivier Merson

A woman in a deep blue cloak kneels on the ground under a moonlit sky, while a man gestures towards a house.

The Arrival at Bethlehem

Luc-Olivier Merson

Two figures stand with a horse in a blue medallion, framed by oak leaves and blossoms, with yellow fruit branches in the corners.

Esquisse pour l'escalier des Fêtes de l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris , Gémeaux

Luc-Olivier Merson

A captivating portrait of women in traditional Neapolitan attire.

Neapolitan Beauties

Vittorio Matteo Corcos

A blue medallion featuring a seated figure surrounded by stylized leaves and blossoms.

Esquisse pour l'escalier des Fêtes de l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris , Vierge

Luc-Olivier Merson

A playful procession of winged figures encircled by golden wreaths against a pale background.

Esquisse pour l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris, escalier des Fêtes , les génies des fêtes

Luc-Olivier Merson

A winged creature, half eagle and half dragon, in a pale blue medallion surrounded by pink blossoms and golden leaves.

Esquisse pour l'escalier des Fêtes de l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris , Verseau

Luc-Olivier Merson

A delicate line drawing of a mythic figure surrounded by ornamental foliage and medallions.

Esquisse pour l'escalier des Fêtes de l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris , Scorpion

Luc-Olivier Merson

A ceiling design featuring classical figures and garlands in a pastel palette, radiating from a central void.

Esquisse pour l'escalier des Fêtes de l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris , Septembre

Luc-Olivier Merson

A procession of winged spirits suspended in golden wreaths, holding emblems of celebration.

Esquisse pour l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris, escalier des Fêtes , Génies portant des attributs de fête

Luc-Olivier Merson

A captivating portrait of a young woman by William Bouguereau.

Head Of A Young Woman

William Bouguereau

A spectral figure emerges within a roundel, surrounded by pink blossoms and golden foliage, framed by branches with yellow fruit.

Esquisse pour l'escalier des Fêtes des l'Hôtel de ville de Paris , Cancer

Luc-Olivier Merson

A portrait of a Roman countryside woman by William Bouguereau.

Femme de la campagne romaine

William Bouguereau

A woman in flowing drapery pours a drink from a pitcher, with a child looking up at her, surrounded by flowers and gold accents.

Esquisse pour l'escalier des Fêtes de l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris , Les Rafraîchissements

Luc-Olivier Merson

A ceiling design featuring allegorical figures in pastel drapery, arranged symmetrically around a central point.

Esquisse pour l'escalier des Fêtes de l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris , Novembre

Luc-Olivier Merson

A ceiling design featuring allegorical figures and decorative elements in a harmonious composition.

Esquisse pour l'escalier des Fêtes de l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris , Octobre

Luc-Olivier Merson

A blue lion carries a figure on its back, surrounded by flowers and heraldic shields in a triangular composition.

Esquisse pour l'escalier des Fêtes de l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris , Lion

Luc-Olivier Merson

A swirling figure in a blue medallion surrounded by blossoms, fruit, and heraldic shields.

Esquisse pour l'escalier des Fêtes de l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris , Poisson

Luc-Olivier Merson

A depiction of a magician performing in a rustic barn setting.

The magician in the barn

Ludwig Knaus

A ceiling design featuring classical figures, cherubs, and floral motifs in ornate panels.

Esquisse pour l'escalier des fêtes de l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris , Mars

Luc-Olivier Merson

A central figure in classical robes offers fruit to a child beneath an orange tree, surrounded by a festive backdrop.

Esquisse pour l'escalier des fêtes de l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris , Les Fruits

Luc-Olivier Merson

Francisco de Goya's 'Por que-' captures a moment of emotional intensity.

Por que-

Francisco de Goya

A woman in blue-green robes lifts a garland of leaves, accompanied by a cherubic child at her feet amidst lush foliage.

Esquisse pour l'escalier des Fêtes de l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris , Les Fleurs ( La Guirlande)

Luc-Olivier Merson

A harmonious composition featuring allegorical figures, garlands, and classical motifs in a decorative design.

Esquisse pour l'escalier des fêtes de l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris , Mai

Luc-Olivier Merson

A man in an opera box wearing a tall hat, gazing beyond the frame.

The Man with opera hat

Edgar Degas

A woman bestowing fortune from a cornucopia, surrounded by winged children and a golden mosaic background.

Allégorie de la Fortune P2724 Musée Carnavalet

Luc-Olivier Merson

A beautiful woodblock print depicting irises and a young man.

Kakitsubata o matsu wakashū

Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

Henri Fantin-Latour's painting 'Néère' captures a serene portrait of a woman.

Néère

Henri Fantin-Latour

A centaur with a bow is depicted in a blue medallion, surrounded by pink blossoms and golden leaves.

Esquisse pour l'escalier des Fêtes de l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris , Sagittaire

Luc-Olivier Merson

A ceiling design featuring classical figures and foliage, with a delicate palette of soft pinks and cool blues.

Esquisse pour l'escalier des fêtes de l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris , Juin

Luc-Olivier Merson

A goddess-like figure in flowing green, surrounded by flowers and a cherubic figure with a tambourine, set against ornate panels.

Esquisse pour l'escalier des Fêtes de l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris , La Danse

Luc-Olivier Merson

A goddess-like figure in pale blue, poised with an arm raised, while a cherubic putto plays a golden horn at her feet.

Esquisse pour l'escalier des Fêtes de l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris , La Musique

Luc-Olivier Merson

A decorative sketch featuring delicate figures and garlands, designed for a grand staircase.

Esquisse pour l'escalier des fêtes de l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris , Janvier

Luc-Olivier Merson

A fortune-teller, a young man in a coral tunic, and a maiden in a pale blue gown in a lush outdoor setting.

Beauvais (60), MUDO, Luc Louis Merson Alexandre et Leucothoé ou La diseuse de bonne aventure

Luc-Olivier Merson

A woman in flowing robes reaches for a glowing orb, surrounded by a cherubic figure and scattered artistic objects.

Esquisse pour l'escalier des Fêtes de l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris , L'éclairage des fêtes

Luc-Olivier Merson

Gustave Moreau's 'The Martyred Saint Sebastian' depicts the martyrdom of Saint Sebastian with rich colors and intricate details.

The Martyred Saint Sebastian

Gustave Moreau

A decorative ceiling design featuring allegorical figures and ornamentation in a ceremonial composition.

Esquisse pour l'escalier des fêtes de l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris , Avril

Luc-Olivier Merson

A serene, veiled woman holding scales and a sword, surrounded by floral garlands and ripe oranges in a triangular design.

Esquisse pour l'escalier des Fêtes de l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris , Balance

Luc-Olivier Merson

A ceiling design featuring allegorical figures and ornate decorations in soft pastel colors.

Esquisse pour l'escalier des fêtes de l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris , Décembre

Luc-Olivier Merson

A hazy beach scene with figures at the water's edge, boats on a gray sea, and a soft, muted palette.

On the Beach, Dieppe, Impression Gray Sea

Paul César Helleu

A portrait of Miss Alice Kurtz by Thomas Eakins.

Miss Alice Kurtz

Thomas Eakins

A young lady in a luminous white dress with a direct gaze, seated elegantly with pink roses around her.

Young Lady in White

Paul César Helleu

Guards at the Door of a Tomb by Jean-Léon Gérôme showcases a dramatic scene of ancient Egypt.

Guards at the Door of a Tomb

Jean-Léon Gérôme

An empty room illuminated by sunlight through a gauzy curtain, highlighting polished floorboards and furniture shadows.

The Balcony Room

Adolph von Menzel

A girl with golden hair and a traditional dress pauses her knitting, gazing at the viewer.

Portrait of Syneve Larsdatter from Vikør

Adolph Tidemand

A cabin interior with sunlight filtering through a window onto a wooden floor, featuring a figure by the hearth.

Farm Interior from Skjønne in Numedal

Adolph Tidemand

A young woman knitting and a barefoot boy seated on a sack, both immersed in their own worlds.

Figur Studies from Mora in Sweden

Adolph Tidemand

A matador saluting the crowd after a bullfight, depicted in a nearly life-size format.

The Matador Saluting

Édouard Manet

A pair of elders sit in a quiet room, surrounded by simple objects that reflect their daily life and enduring presence.

Old Age Solitude

Adolph Tidemand

A young woman in traditional Norwegian costume gazes thoughtfully, her features illuminated against a muted background.

Portrait of Gunild Olsdatter from Tinn

Adolph Tidemand

A somber gathering around a casket in a wooden room, with mourners displaying sorrow and fatigue.

Funeral Feast

Adolph Tidemand

A portrait study of an old man with pale hair and blue eyes, conveying dignity and vulnerability.

Old Man, Portrait Study

Adolph Tidemand

A woman seen from the back, engaged in a meal, captured in a realistic style.

The Meal or Woman Seen from the Back

Henri de Braekeleer

A young boy in a rustic apron stands with his hands in his pockets, surrounded by a dimly lit workshop.

A Joiner's Apprentice

Adolph Tidemand

A powerful grey horse adorned with blue trappings, captured in a moment of alertness.

Grey Charger Harnessed with Blue Trappings

Théodore Géricault

Portrait of Simon Toldstad. Study

Adolph Tidemand

A captivating portrait of a child by Eastman Johnson.

Portrait Of A Child

Eastman Johnson

A young girl with her hands folded in her lap, her face turned slightly away, wearing a blue and grey checked dress.

Portrait of a young girl

Adolph Tidemand

A young woman’s head with dark braids, set against a bare, unfinished ground, her gaze steady and reserved.

Portrat Study of Mariuccia

Adolph Tidemand