Fine Art

19th Century Paintings

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

A bride in a white crown and cloak rides side-saddle at the head of a wedding procession through a forest.

Wedding Procession Through the Fores

Adolph Tidemand

A woman gazes thoughtfully beyond the canvas, her dark dress contrasted by a white lace collar and a gold brooch.

Portrait of Mrs. Duus

Adolph Tidemand

This painting depicts the members of the Academy of Beaux-Arts judging the Rome Prize.

The Members of the Academy of Beaux-Arts Assembled to Jury the Rome Prize

Paul Delaroche

A woman working at a sink in a warmly lit kitchen with stone tiles and shelves of bread.

Kitchen Interior

Adolph Tidemand

A depiction of a mender at work, showcasing the everyday life of the time.

The Mender

Camille Pissarro

Portrait of Madame de Senonnes by Ingres, showcasing her elegance and confidence.

Portrait de Madame de Senonnes

Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres

A young woman with her head bowed, caught in a moment of introspection, surrounded by a loose, brown background.

Study for After the Fight

Adolph Tidemand

Self-portrait of Paul Cézanne with a striking pink background.

Portrait de l'artiste au fond rose

Paul Cézanne

A close-up of an old man's face, illuminated by light, with silvery hair and a contemplative expression.

Study of an old Man

Adolph Tidemand

A man with a steady gaze, dressed in formal attire, set against a stark background.

Johannes Flintoe

Adolph Tidemand

A mother with her three children in a church, showcasing a moment of quiet intimacy and care.

A woman with her three children at church

Thérèse Schwartze

A dignified woman gazes steadily, adorned in traditional headwear and intricate jewelry against a dark background.

Portrait of Anna Gulsvig

Adolph Tidemand

A detailed painting by Jean-Léon Gérôme depicting the Gulf of Aqaba.

The Gulf of Aqaba

Jean-Léon Gérôme

A quiet farm interior with light streaming through a window, illuminating the floor and scattered leaves.

Farm Interior

Adolph Tidemand

Three girls in an Amsterdam orphanage engaged in reading and sewing, with a cat nearby.

Three girls from the Amsterdam Orphanage

Thérèse Schwartze

A half-length portrait of Dr. J. L. Dusseau, showcasing his thoughtful expression and formal attire.

Portrait of Dr. J. L. Dusseau

Thérèse Schwartze

A dim kitchen illuminated by a shaft of light, highlighting copper pots and stone steps.

German Kitchen

Adolph Tidemand

A quiet farm interior featuring a carved wooden bed, staircase, and worn floorboards illuminated by light from a doorway.

Farm Interior from Sandak

Adolph Tidemand

A man speaks passionately atop a table, illuminated by a shaft of light, surrounded by attentive listeners in a humble wooden interior.

Low Church Devotion

Adolph Tidemand

A woman in a red shawl adjusts a man's collar while they sit on a horse in a grey, damp landscape.

Farmer and Wife returning from Church

Adolph Tidemand

A young woman with a lace collar and ringlets sits in a red velvet chair, framed by dark drapery.

Portrait of Caroline Nerdrum

Adolph Tidemand

A dim interior with figures leaning inward, focused on a slumped man being cradled by a woman, surrounded by anxious villagers.

Sketch for The Return of the Bear Hunter

Adolph Tidemand

A painting by Camille Pissarro depicting charity through allegorical figures.

La Charité

Camille Pissarro

A portrait of a woman with a direct gaze, set against a glowing red background, showcasing her delicate attire and ornate earring.

Claudine Marie Birgitte Tidemand

Adolph Tidemand

A vibrant landscape painting by Camille Pissarro.

La Tehin de la Guayra

Camille Pissarro

A theater scene with actors performing on stage, illuminated by footlights, while an audience watches in anticipation.

The Théâtre du Gymnase

Adolph von Menzel

A grand 19th-century gathering with elegantly dressed figures engaged in conversation under chandeliers.

The Dinner at the Ball

Adolph von Menzel

A young Italian woman in profile stands beside her dog, Puck, engaged in a silent conversation.

Young Italian woman with the dog Puck

Thérèse Schwartze

A portrait of Frederik Willem van Eeden, showcasing his warm gaze and subtle smile against a dark background.

Portrait of Frederik Willem van Eeden

Thérèse Schwartze

A bustling scene in the Tuileries Gardens with figures enjoying a Parisian afternoon.

Afternoon in the Tuileries Gardens

Adolph von Menzel

A lively beer garden scene depicting people engaged in conversation and camaraderie.

At the beer garden

Adolph von Menzel

Architecture of Government House in 1877 by Charles Decimus Barraud

New Zealand Graphic and Descriptive. Plate 1. Government House, Wellington.

Charles Decimus Barraud

A thoughtful portrait of Dr. P.J.H. Cuypers, featuring his intense gaze and a heavy book on a red tablecloth.

Portrait of Dr. P.J.H. Cuypers (1827-1921)

Thérèse Schwartze

Portrait of Madame Blerzy by Henri Gervex.

Portrait de Madame Blerzy

Henri Gervex

A coastal scene depicting fishermen at work with boats on the shore under dramatic skies.

Coast Scene with Fishermen and Boats

Joseph Mallord William Turner

Henri Fantin-Latour's 'Study for Eve' showcases a delicate portrayal of femininity.

Study for Eve

Henri Fantin-Latour

A portrait of Madame Jules Guillemet by Édouard Manet.

Portrait de Madame Jules Guillemet

Édouard Manet

A depiction of three men engaged in conversation, showcasing Daumier's focus on everyday life.

Trio d’amateurs

Honoré Daumier

An elderly woman with a gentle gaze, softly illuminated against a dark background, wearing delicate lace and a brooch.

Portrait of museum benefactress C.M. van der Goot-Mabé Grevingh

Thérèse Schwartze

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's painting 'The Model Resting' captures a moment of relaxation.

The Model Resting

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

A vibrant depiction of the Grand Canal in Venice, showcasing gondolas and sunlight reflecting off the water.

Grand Canal, Venice

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A seated man in a military uniform, gripping a sabre, with a stern gaze and medals on his chest.

Portrait of Petrus Jacobus Joubert - Commander-General of the South African Republic

Thérèse Schwartze

Gustave Courbet's 'Study For Les Demoiselles Des Bords De La Seine' captures a summer scene by the Seine River.

Study For Les Demoiselles Des Bords De La Seine (Été) (Girls On The Banks Of The Seine (Summer))

Gustave Courbet

A young Queen Wilhelmina in coronation robes, poised with a relaxed expression, standing beside a golden settee.

Portrait of Queen Wilhelmina in coronation robes

Thérèse Schwartze

A heap of dark sea urchins spills from a rough net, with one shell cracked open revealing bright orange and white colors.

Oursins

Adolphe Monticelli

A pastel portrait of a man with a conspiratorial gaze, wearing a white collar and a blue-and-yellow ribbon.

Portrait of Paul Joseph Constantin Gabriël

Thérèse Schwartze

Alfred Ost's 'Ik ben niet schoon!' captures a candid moment in a domestic setting.

Ik ben niet schoon!

Alfred Ost

A young queen in royal regalia, with an ermine cloak and diamond tiara, gazes directly at the viewer.

Queen Wilhelmina

Thérèse Schwartze

A dense wall of trees in a garden with glimpses of a palace facade in the background.

The Palace Garden of Prince Albert

Adolph von Menzel

A serene coastline at Aitodor cape, with soft light illuminating the sea and sky in pale tones.

Crimea. Aitodor cape

Apollinari Mikhailovich Vasnetsov

A rural outbuilding with a thatched roof against a green backdrop on a grey day.

Grey day. Kozlovka

Apollinari Mikhailovich Vasnetsov

A portrait of Edith Palgrave Edward by Anders Zorn.

Portrait of Edith Palgrave Edward in her London residence

Anders Zorn

Thomas Moran's painting 'Venice' captures the beauty of the city with vibrant colors and dynamic skies.

Venice

Thomas Moran

A view of rooftops and pale facades with trees, depicting a quiet urban backlot under muted light.

View of rear buildings

Adolph von Menzel

A woman in a pale dress raises her arm amidst swirling figures under crumbling arches, illuminated by soft light.

Masque

Adolphe Monticelli

A vast landscape of grass and rolling hills under a pale, softly clouded sky.

Steppe foothills of the South Urals (South foothills of the Urals)

Apollinari Mikhailovich Vasnetsov

A group of elegantly dressed figures enjoying a garden party in a lush, dappled setting.

Garden Party

Adolphe Monticelli

A quiet artist's sitting room with a window veiled in curtains, a bare table, and warm tones creating an intimate atmosphere.

The Artist's Sitting Room in Ritterstrasse

Adolph von Menzel

A portrait of Hans Gasser by Friedrich von Amerling.

Hans Gasser, Bildhauer

Friedrich von Amerling

A bustling scene of figures engaged in ownership activities amidst bare branches.

Beati Possidentes (Blessed are those who have)

Adolph von Menzel

Two men engaged in a heated discussion, one leaning in with a hand outstretched and a cigar, the other gloved and upright.

Two discussing voters

Adolph von Menzel

A portrait of a Swedish farmer by Wilhelm Marstrand.

Brystbillede af svensk bonde

Wilhelm Marstrand

Crown Prince Frederick observes the artist Pesne at work on a wooden platform filled with art supplies.

Crown Prince Frederick visits the Artist Pesne on His Painting Platform

Adolph von Menzel

A woman sleeping, her head turned away and hair in a knot, surrounded by warm rust-red fabric.

Menzel's sister Emilie, sleeping

Adolph von Menzel

A peasant family scrambling to gather their harvest as a storm approaches.

The Storm

Jules Breton

A chaotic scene illuminated by torchlight, with figures moving purposefully through smoke and darkness.

Student Torchlight Procession

Adolph von Menzel

A vibrant seascape depicting frothy surf against ochre cliffs under a streaked sky.

Calanques de Marseille

Adolphe Appian

A gathering of elegantly dressed figures in a woodland setting, illuminated by a golden haze.

A Woodland Fête

Adolphe Monticelli

A portrait of an Italian girl by Ludwig Knaus.

Italian Girl

Ludwig Knaus

A young girl in a sunlit interior holding a bright red balloon, capturing a moment of childhood joy.

The Red Balloon

Felix Schlesinger

A still life featuring a bagpipe, lute, flute, and a Chinese jar, illuminated by gentle light.

Still Life with Bagpipes

Adolphe Mouilleron

A seated woman depicted in soft colors and delicate brushwork.

Femme assise

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A portrait of a woman by Narcisse-Virgile Diaz de La Peña.

Etude de femme

Narcisse-Virgile Diaz de La Peña

A portrait of a young woman wearing a white hat by Édouard Manet.

Jeune femme au chapeau blanc

Édouard Manet

Landscape with hills and a river, oil painting by William Rickarby Miller

Catskill Clove in Palingsville

William Rickarby Miller

A golden haze envelops figures at a garden party, with a child at the center, surrounded by elegantly dressed women.

Garden Party

Adolphe Monticelli

A painting depicting male and female figures in a serene landscape.

Idyll (Männlicher und weiblicher Halbakt in der Landschaft)

Ludwig von Hofmann

Goya's painting depicts a somber scene of a funeral procession.

Carretadas al cementerio

Francisco de Goya

A swirl of gold and emerald depicting four women in a lush, textured background, their forms shimmering with movement and light.

Subject Composition

Adolphe Monticelli

Delacroix's 'Andromeda' captures the dramatic moment of a mythological figure in distress.

Andromeda

Eugène Delacroix

A serene marine landscape by Hans Thoma depicting awakening seas.

Meereserwachen

Hans Thoma

A young woman gazes gently at a letter, her lips hinting at a smile, surrounded by rich reds.

Lady with a Letter

Apolinary Kotowicz

Henri Fantin-Latour's painting 'Androméda' depicts a mythological scene with rich colors and dramatic figures.

Androméda

Henri Fantin-Latour

A charming depiction of a chestnut vendor in a bustling street scene.

Chestnut Vendor

Camille Pissarro

A towering poplar tree dominates the landscape, with two figures resting on a grassy slope under a sky filled with clouds.

Poplar

Apollinari Mikhailovich Vasnetsov

A glowing window amidst rooftops and facades under a heavy sky in Paris at dusk.

Paris street

Apollinari Mikhailovich Vasnetsov

A sunlit street scene with a woman in a dark dress walking along a shaded sidewalk beside buildings and palm trees.

Paisagem urbana (atribuído)

Adolphe Martial Potémont

A portrait by Honoré Daumier showcasing his distinctive style.

Besnard

Honoré Daumier

A gentle rise covered in wildflowers and grasses under a pale cloudy sky.

Mound

Apollinari Mikhailovich Vasnetsov

Alfred Ost's painting features figures walking near flagpoles.

Wandelende personen aan vlaggenwimpels

Alfred Ost