19th Century Paintings

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

A chaotic scene with a devilish figure, a man recoiling in horror, and a terrified woman amidst scattered tableware.

Murder by a Thrown Knife

José Guadalupe Posada

An Eloquent Silence by Lawrence Alma-Tadema captures a moment of quiet reflection.

An Eloquent Silence

Lawrence Alma-Tadema

A mounted soldier leads a dense, faceless crowd, each figure in sharp lines and wide-brimmed hats, creating a sense of movement.

Following the Mounted Soldier

José Guadalupe Posada

Profile of a Man with a Large Nose

José Guadalupe Posada

A boy with a surprised expression is caught mid-fall, tangled in grass with a cactus nearby.

Pricked by a Cactus

José Guadalupe Posada

Bacchus atop a wine barrel, surrounded by reveling skeletons and mortals, in a lively monochrome print.

Bacchus on a Wine Barrel

José Guadalupe Posada

A satirical depiction of insurance practices by Honoré Daumier.

Oui, Monsieur, moyennant un petit abonnement a notre assurance vous serez assuré de mourir

Honoré Daumier

Portrait of Hilaire de Gas by Edgar Degas, depicting the artist's younger brother in a moment of introspection.

Hilaire de Gas

Edgar Degas

A firing squad executes a condemned man against a wall, with civilian onlookers witnessing the event.

The Execution of Arnulfo Villegas

José Guadalupe Posada

A matador stands poised with an unfurled cape as a muscular bull charges towards him in a dramatic bullfighting scene.

The Bullfighter and the Bull

José Guadalupe Posada

A black and white portrait of a man with intense eyes and ornamental flowers around his head.

Portrait of Manuel Acuña

José Guadalupe Posada

Three men sweeping the street, each in distinct clothing, with a solitary figure in the background.

Men Sweeping the Street

José Guadalupe Posada

A portrait of a woman and a seated knight by Hans Thoma.

Erika and Seated Knight

Hans Thoma

A comic confrontation between a woman with a spoon and a bearded man, both in exaggerated poses.

Sancho Panza and Doña Cenobia

José Guadalupe Posada

Camille Pissarro's 'La Charrue' depicts rural life with vibrant colors.

La Charrue

Camille Pissarro

A woman pours molten lead into a man's mouth while two devilish creatures watch eagerly.

The Poisoning by Molten Lead

José Guadalupe Posada

A man and woman animatedly converse, surrounded by bustling street life.

A Man and Woman Talking

José Guadalupe Posada

Two figures, an old woman and a girl, engaged in a dramatic exchange, surrounded by bold lettering.

La Niña de las Perlas

José Guadalupe Posada

Men in chains laboring under the watchful gaze of armed guards by the sea.

Prisoners at Forced Labor by the Sea

José Guadalupe Posada

A skeletal vendor with a broad grin gestures theatrically as steam rises from a pot of hot drinks.

Skeleton Selling Hot Drinks

José Guadalupe Posada

A man slumps on a bench with a grotesque foot protruding from his side, his face contorted in agony.

The Man with a Foot in His Side

José Guadalupe Posada

A captivating work by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi depicting a serene night scene.

Manosan yowa no tsuki

Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

A printer and a customer shake hands in a busy print shop, surrounded by stacks of paper and workers.

The Vanegas Arroyo Print Shop

José Guadalupe Posada

Three figures walking in a line, two men and a skeleton, drawn in bold skeletal lines on a white background.

Three Figures Walking in a Line

José Guadalupe Posada

Three animated men in capes engaged in conversation at a table, showcasing exaggerated features and gestures.

Three Men in Capes at a Table

José Guadalupe Posada

A man in a charro suit stands over a woman in a ruffled dress, holding a pistol, capturing a moment of tension.

A Man Over the Woman He Shot

José Guadalupe Posada

Two young men dance energetically for a crowd, surrounded by attentive onlookers in a festive atmosphere.

Young Men Dancing for a Crowd

José Guadalupe Posada

A man in mid-step, hat raised, dances in a lively scene with a crowd around him, set in a cantina or tavern.

A Man Dancing and Doffing His Hat

José Guadalupe Posada

A woman kneeling in distress, covering her face, surrounded by a sparse interior.

A Woman Kneeling in Distress

José Guadalupe Posada

A cloaked figure looms over a girl, who appears desperate and twisted in resistance within a confined space.

A Cloaked Figure Strangling a Girl

José Guadalupe Posada

A figure with wild, electric hair and a surprised expression, suspended in a blank field.

Figure with Long Hair

José Guadalupe Posada

A man with wild hair and a twisted mouth leaps as cards and papers fall around him.

A Man Leaping as Cards Fall

José Guadalupe Posada

A painting depicting angels singing in a heavenly setting.

The song of the angels

William Bouguereau

A boy running in a natural setting.

En løbende dreng

Jens Juel

A couple in a moment of tension, with a coach and its driver in the background.

A Couple and Their Coach

José Guadalupe Posada

A woman scolding a man, her finger raised in rebuke, while he appears embarrassed, set against a sparse background.

A Woman Scolding a Man

José Guadalupe Posada

A woman kneels in prayer before the Virgin, while a man enters angrily with a raised bottle.

A Woman Praying, a Husband Raging

José Guadalupe Posada

A painting by George Romney depicting a standing figure next to a seated figure.

Standing Figure and Seated Figure

George Romney

Portrait of a woman in traditional Italian attire by Wilhelm Marstrand.

Italienerinde

Wilhelm Marstrand

A serene depiction of the Seine River at Asnieres, capturing the light and reflections of a summer day.

Landscape. Seine at Asnieres

Claude Monet

A dramatic scene with a rearing horse and three men in broad-brimmed hats engaged in animal care.

El Veterinario (The Veterinary)

José Guadalupe Posada

A painting depicting a slave market scene by Jean-Léon Gérôme.

The Slave Market

Jean-Léon Gérôme

A painting by Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller depicting a mother and child.

Mother luck

Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller

An Italian Beauty by Eugen von Blaas is a captivating portrait of a woman.

An italian Beauty

Eugen von Blaas

A serene depiction of a woman in prayer by Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot.

Madeleine En Prière

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot

A man in a turban gazes thoughtfully, his hand resting on an open book, illuminated by soft light.

An Israelite

William Etty

Henri de Braekeleer's 'The Smoker' captures a moment of leisure with rich details.

The Smoker

Henri de Braekeleer

A family portrait by Francis Wheatley capturing warmth and intimacy.

Family Group

Francis Wheatley

Édouard Manet's 'The Smoker' captures a man in a contemplative moment with a cigarette.

The Smoker (Le Fumeur)

Édouard Manet

William Bouguereau's 'Ètude de jeune homme nu' showcases a young male figure in a naturalistic style.

Ètude de jeune homme nu

William Bouguereau

William Bouguereau's 'Ètude pour un portrait d’enfant' captures the innocence of childhood.

Ètude pour un portrait d’enfant

William Bouguereau

A drawing by Narcisse-Virgile Diaz de La Peña showcasing a landscape scene.

Croquis pour un tableau

Narcisse-Virgile Diaz de La Peña

A portrait of Sarah Choate Sears by John Singer Sargent.

Mrs. Joshua Montgomery Sears (Sarah Choate Sears)

John Singer Sargent

A detailed study of hands by Narcisse-Virgile Diaz de La Peña.

Etude de mains II

Narcisse-Virgile Diaz de La Peña

A depiction of figures enjoying a hot bath in a domestic setting.

The Hot Bath

Honoré Daumier

A portrait of a maid by Giovanni Boldini showcasing elegant brushwork and vibrant colors.

The Maid

Giovanni Boldini

This artwork is a drawing by Narcisse-Virgile Diaz de La Peña.

Esquisse de bras gauche

Narcisse-Virgile Diaz de La Peña

A scene depicting a train journey with a companion.

On the Train; A Pleasant Companion

Honoré Daumier

A serene landscape painting by Corot depicting the shores of a large pond.

Les bords du Grand Étang de Ville-d’Avray

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot

A detailed portrayal of a Uhlan soldier in uniform.

An Uhlan

Jean-Baptiste Édouard Detaille

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's painting depicts André Antoine and Fermin Gémier in a theatrical scene.

André Antoine and Fermin Gémier in ‘A Bankruptcy’

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

A painting depicting workers carrying bags over a bridge.

Mannen sjouwen met zakken over een brug

Isaac Israëls

A contemplative portrait of a solitary figure in a dark setting.

Anchorite

Teodor Axentowicz

A painting titled 'Prostrate Woman' by George Romney depicting a woman in a vulnerable pose.

Prostrate Woman

George Romney

Portrait of Madame Henriette Henriot by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, showcasing luminous brushwork and a candid expression.

Madame Henriette Henriot

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Horace Vernet's 'Angel of the Death' captures a dramatic moment in a mythological setting.

Angel of the Death

Horace Vernet

A group of woodgatherers working at the edge of a forest, painted by Claude Monet.

Woodgatherers at the Edge of the Forest

Claude Monet

A ship navigating through turbulent waves under a dramatic sky.

Segelfartyg till havs

Arnold Plagemann

A woman stands by a fence in a lush landscape, painted by Camille Pissarro.

Femme à la barrière

Camille Pissarro

Anis del Mono Vicente Bosch by Ramón Casas showcases a vibrant still life composition.

Anis del Mono Vicente Bosch Badalona Espana

Ramón Casas

A satyr plays music while a maiden scatters flowers, with a figure in red poised between shadow and light.

Spring Awakening

Arnold Böcklin

A figurative painting depicting the lower body of a reclining man.

Onderlichaam van een liggende man

Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst

Portrait of Ann Biddle Hopkinson by Thomas Sully.

Ann Biddle Hopkinson (Mrs. Francis Hopkinson)

Thomas Sully

This painting depicts a woman named Ann-Marie Fabritius in a realistic style.

Ann-Marie Fabritius

Ferdinand von Wright

Portrait of Anna Josefa Theresia Brayer by Johann Baptist Reiter.

Anna Josefa Theresia Brayer, zweite Gattin des Künstlers (1836-1889)

Johann Baptist Reiter

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's painting features two figures in a vibrant, allegorical scene.

Lender and Auguez in “The Song of Fortune”

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

A beautiful painting of a woman reclining on a bed of roses.

On a bed of roses

Delphin Enjolras

A portrait of Anna Josefa Theresia Brajer by Johann Baptist Reiter.

The Artist’s Second Wife, Anna Josefa Theresia Brajer

Johann Baptist Reiter

A seated woman in a landscape by Renoir.

Femme assise dans un paysage

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A portrait of Annie Edelfelt with Fredrika Snygg by Albert Edelfelt.

Annie Edelfelt With Fredrika Snygg

Albert Edelfelt

This painting by Honoré Daumier features a unique portrait style.

One of theses day you have to do my portrait in this style

Honoré Daumier

Eero Järnefelt's 'Untitled' showcases a realistic portrayal of its subject.

Untitled

Eero Järnefelt

A portrait of a woman dressed as an espada by Édouard Manet.

Mademoiselle V. . . in the Costume of an Espada

Édouard Manet

A church on a riverbank with grazing cows, a solitary figure, and drifting boats under a bright sky.

Picturesque Ukraine

Taras Shevchenko

Portrait of Antonin Proust by Édouard Manet.

Antonin Proust

Édouard Manet

A painting depicting Jules Le Coeur hunting in the Forest of Fontainebleau.

The Painter Le Coeur Hunting in the Forest of Fontainebleau

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Henri Fantin-Latour's 'Apparition' features a ghostly figure in a dreamlike setting.

Apparition

Henri Fantin-Latour

Portrait of Antony Valabrègue by Paul Cézanne.

Antony Valabrègue

Paul Cézanne

Camille Pissarro's painting features a seated peasant woman at a spinning wheel.

Étude pour une paysanne assise devant un rouet

Camille Pissarro

A chef in whites and cap is energetically painted, with a cat at his feet, surrounded by warm, textured colors of a bustling kitchen.

Detail study for 'La Rottisserie des deux Paons'

Adolphe Monticelli