19th Century Paintings

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

This painting depicts the artist's mother in a realistic style.

Die Mutter des Künstlers

Franz Rumpler

A village nestled behind trees, painted by Paul Cézanne in 1879.

Dorf hinter den Bäumen, Ile de France

Paul Cézanne

A cougar stands over its prey, muscles tense and fur detailed, with a soft green and blue landscape in the background.

Cougar

John James Audubon

Mary Magdalene kneels in the desert, lost in contemplation, embodying solitude and penitence.

Madeleine dans le désert

Eugène Delacroix

Paysage au piquet by Georges Seurat depicts a serene countryside scene with a wooden stake.

Paysage au piquet

Georges Seurat

This painting depicts a dramatic scene featuring ravens and a character named Caleb.

Ravenswood and Caleb

Eugène Delacroix

A woman sits at a loom in a Norwegian home, framed by a green door adorned with folk motifs, illuminated by afternoon light.

Woman at the Loom, Gulsvik

Adolph Tidemand

A Brown Pelican perched with webbed feet, its long bill angled, surrounded by leaves against a pale background.

Brown Pelican

John James Audubon

A serene landscape featuring a willow tree overhanging a reflective canal with a figure and a small boat.

Along the Erie Canal

Arthur Bowen Davies

A solitary woman in a dark gown and veil leans against a large earthen mound beneath a wrought iron railing, gazing thoughtfully at the viewer.

La Leocadia

Francisco de Goya

A seated Swedish wanderer depicted in a realistic style.

Siddende svensk vandringsmand

Wilhelm Marstrand

A serene portrait of a woman resting, showcasing the delicate brushwork and rich colors of Jean-Joseph-Benjamin Constant.

At Rest

Jean-Joseph-Benjamin Constant

A woman cradles a severed head, kissing it, with a lily blooming nearby, set against a backdrop of peacock feathers.

The Climax

Aubrey Beardsley

A portrait of a lady with a red shawl by Raimundo de Madrazo y Garreta.

A portait of a lady with a red shawl

Raimundo de Madrazo y Garreta

A male nude figure lying on his stomach, showcasing realistic details and soft colors.

Akt męski leżący na brzuchu

Józef Simmler

A portrait of a girl holding a carnation by Johann Baptist Reiter.

A Girl With Carnation

Johann Baptist Reiter

A portrait of a man by Teodor Axentowicz.

Portrait of a Man

Teodor Axentowicz

A detailed architectural scene by Alma-Tadema showcasing classical elements.

A Coign of Vantage

Lawrence Alma-Tadema

Portrait of Albert Grenier by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec.

Albert (René) Grenier (1858–1925)

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

A serene seascape featuring a moonlit water view with a chapel on stilts and a solitary figure beside a boat.

Sea view from the chapel on the shore

Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky

A woman washing clothes by a river, painted by Camille Pissarro.

Laveuse

Camille Pissarro

A serene scene of people enjoying a park.

Promenading in a Park

Jens Juel

A painting depicting an old Jewish man surrounded by three Arabs.

Old Jew with three Arabs

Jean-Léon Gérôme

Ludwig Knaus's 'Potato Harvest' depicts a rural scene of farmers gathering potatoes.

Potato harvest

Ludwig Knaus

Jules Chéret's 'Alcazar d’Eté… Les Rigolboches' captures a vibrant summer scene.

Alcazar d’Eté… Les Rigolboches.

Jules Chéret

A portrait of a young woman by Eugen von Blaas.

Portrait einer jungen Frau

Eugen von Blaas

A vibrant poster by Jules Chéret showcasing a lively scene.

Alcazar D’ete Revue Fin De Siecle

Jules Chéret

A young couple sharing a flirtatious moment over tea.

That delicious moment

Charles Dana Gibson

A captivating Ukiyo-e print depicting a streetwalker illuminated by moonlight.

Streetwalker by moonlight

Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

A colorful chromolithograph featuring stylized lotus, papyrus, and palm motifs in disciplined symmetry.

Egyptian Ornament No. 3

Owen Jones

A winding country road through a landscape with trees and houses, leading to the village of Pontoise.

The Road to Pontoise

Paul Cézanne

A colorful chromolithograph featuring intricate floral motifs and geometric patterns.

Persian Ornament No. 4

Owen Jones

A portrait of a woman by James Abbott McNeill Whistler.

Alice Butt

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Aline Masson in a delicate gossamer headdress by Raimundo de Madrazo y Garreta.

Aline Masson con tocado de gasa.

Raimundo de Madrazo y Garreta

A vibrant chromolithograph featuring twenty-four squares of intricate geometric patterns in ochre, blue, red, and green.

Egyptian Ornament No. 6

Owen Jones

Portrait of Franz Benoit by Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller.

Portrait Franz Benoit

Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller

Gustave Courbet's painting depicts Pierre-Joseph Proudhon with his children.

Pierre-Joseph Proudhon et ses enfants en

Gustave Courbet

A painting by Honoré Daumier depicting a lively scene with rockets.

The Rockets

Honoré Daumier

A portrait of Generalpostdirektør Frederik Hauch as a young man by Jens Juel.

Generalpostdirektør Frederik Hauch som ung

Jens Juel

Henri Fantin-Latour's Still Life features a rich arrangement of flowers and fruits.

Still Life

Henri Fantin-Latour

A detailed painting of a hoary aguara dog by Charles Hamilton Smith.

Hoary Aguara Dog

Charles Hamilton Smith

Henri Fantin-Latour's Still Life with Fruit showcases vibrant colors and detailed fruit arrangements.

Still Life with Fruit

Henri Fantin-Latour

A vibrant chromolithograph featuring intricate geometric patterns and a central medallion of orange, green, and gold.

Pompeian Ornament No. 3

Owen Jones

A depiction of a luxurious interior filled with classical art.

A Picture Gallery

Lawrence Alma-Tadema

A painting depicting a humorous medical scene by Jehan Georges Vibert.

Tough medicine

Jehan Georges Vibert

A chromolithograph featuring rhythmic patterns of lotus buds, meanders, and palmettes in ochre, black, and red.

Greek Ornament No. 3

Owen Jones

A woman gazes intently, her features softly illuminated, wearing a grey headscarf and an orange neck piece.

Portrait of Guro Sivertsdatter Travendal

Adolph Tidemand

A vibrant chromolithograph featuring a grid of stylized leaves, flowers, and scrolls with a human face among petals.

Renaissance Ornament No. 6

Owen Jones

Full-length portrait of the Duke of San Carlos standing against a dark background, wearing a richly decorated black coat, red sash, holding a cane and bicorne hat.

Portrait of the Duke of San Carlos

Francisco de Goya

A seated old woman, depicted with rich textures and muted colors.

Old Woman Seated

Honoré Daumier

A dramatic sky filled with movement and light over a quiet beach at Weymouth Bay.

Weymouth Bay: Bowleaze Cove and Jordon Hill

John Constable

A bull tosses a gentleman into the air, capturing a moment of chaos and humor.

Don Chepito

José Guadalupe Posada

A figure with a stern expression wearing a large sombrero, showcasing traditional Mexican attire.

Emiliano Zapata

José Guadalupe Posada

A skeleton in a shroud drags a man by the throat while a crowd recoils in horror beneath a crescent moon.

The Ghost of Don Juan Manuel

José Guadalupe Posada

A pale rose with unfurling petals and serrated green leaves, depicted with meticulous detail.

Rosa Kamtchatica (Kamchatka Rose)

Pierre-Joseph Redouté

An interior view of a church showcasing detailed architecture and warm light.

Interior from the Church at Voss

Adolph Tidemand

A commanding figure in a sombrero, holding a cane, with bold lines and a stylized background.

Amador Salazar

José Guadalupe Posada

A chromolithograph featuring stylized leaves, palmettes, and meanders in bold colors.

Greek Ornament No. 8

Owen Jones

A dramatic depiction of a dragon threatening a woman clothed in sunlight, inspired by the Book of Revelation.

The Great Red Dragon and the Woman Clothed with the Sun (Rev. 12: 1-4)

William Blake

A group of women on a terrace adorned with classical architecture and lush foliage, captured in textured strokes.

Women on the Terrace of a Classical Building

Adolphe Monticelli

A portrait of a man with a knowing half-smile, dressed in a cravat and velvet coat against a warm brown background.

Theodor Gülcher 3788.1 Amsterdam Museum

Adriaan de Lelie

Two recumbent nude figures captured in a tender moment, showcasing the softness of their forms.

Two Recumbent Nude Figures

Joseph Mallord William Turner

A genre scene by Honoré Daumier depicting everyday life.

Le vol au renfoncement

Honoré Daumier

A chromolithograph featuring intricate geometric patterns, floral motifs, and a harmonious color palette.

Arabian Ornament No. 4

Owen Jones

A striking portrait by Honoré Daumier depicting a man's head.

Head of a Man II

Honoré Daumier

A chromolithograph featuring golden-yellow gourds and star-shaped flowers amidst lush foliage.

Chinese Ornament No. 4

Owen Jones

A vibrant chromolithograph featuring intricate Byzantine patterns in red, green, black, and gold.

Byzantine Ornament No. 3

Owen Jones

A vibrant chromolithograph featuring twelve patterned panels in ochre, red, and black.

Ornament of Indigenous Peoples No. 1

Owen Jones

A portrait of an Alsatian girl by Jean-Jacques Henner.

Alsatian Girl

Jean-Jacques Henner

Claude Monet's painting captures a vibrant celebration in Paris.

The Rue Montorgueil in Paris. Celebration of June 30

Claude Monet

A portrait of Aloisia Eltz by Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller.

Aloisia Eltz im Lehnstuhl

Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller

A vibrant still life painting of flowers by Eugène Delacroix, showcasing energetic brushwork and rich colors.

Untitled [flowers]

Eugène Delacroix

Two goats in a stable, one standing alert and the other resting on straw, illuminated by soft golden light.

Two Goats

Adolph Tidemand

A vibrant chromolithograph featuring ancient Roman decorative elements with mythic beasts and lush foliage.

Roman Ornament No. 1

Owen Jones

A painting by Honoré Daumier depicting a scene of aspiration and wealth.

Alors je serai riche

Honoré Daumier

A vibrant Art Nouveau poster by Jules Chéret showcasing lively figures and bright colors.

Pantomimes lumineuses

Jules Chéret

A serene depiction of the Swiss Alps by Jean-Léon Gérôme.

Alpine Landscape, The Handegg, Switzerland

Jean-Léon Gérôme

A crowned figure on a barrel raises a cup, surrounded by revelers in various states of drunkenness.

Bacchus and the Drunkards

José Guadalupe Posada

Two Breton women walking along a winding path in a lush landscape.

The walk

Paul Gauguin

A portrait of a young man by Alfred Ost, showcasing detailed facial features and a thoughtful expression.

Leerling Van der Vloet

Alfred Ost

A dramatic scene depicting a man threatened with a blade while others react in shock.

The Theft at La Profesa

José Guadalupe Posada

A portrait of a woman with a direct gaze, wearing a headscarf and a silver brooch, set against a dark background.

Portrait of Ingeborg Anderdatter Gulsvig

Adolph Tidemand

A portrait of two sisters, showcasing their bond and individuality.

Two sisters

Jan Ciągliński

A defiant woman stands tall, surrounded by figures caught in a moment of tension.

Hallgerd’s Slap

August Malmström

A portrait of an elderly woman wearing a white bonnet.

Alte Frau mit weißer Bänderhaube

Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller

A painting of an old man sitting on a bench, reflecting the everyday life of the 19th century.

Alter Mann auf einer Bank

Carl Spitzweg

Portrait of Monsignor James P. Turner by Thomas Eakins.

Monsignor James P. Turner

Thomas Eakins

A painting depicting two women engaged in conversation.

Deux femmes en conversation ou La visite

Louis Valtat

Two figures lean forward from a shadowy grove, observing alert flamingos amidst lush foliage.

The Flamingos

Adolphe Monticelli

A woman’s head emerges from the coils of a serpent, contrasting with the chaos around her.

The Snake Woman

José Guadalupe Posada