19th Century Paintings

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

An elderly man with a book surrounded by children and villagers in a Norwegian country church.

Catechisating in a Norwegian country Church

Adolph Tidemand

A crowd of richly dressed men and soldiers at the foot of a hill, with a central figure in elaborate attire.

Christian IV founding Christiania. Sketch

Adolph Tidemand

A crowd gathers around a solemn coffin in a square, with figures in both color and sketch-like outlines, evoking themes of mourning.

Laying out the March Dead

Adolph von Menzel

A figure in a heavy red coat sits with his back to us, pressed into the earth, suggesting fatigue or contemplation.

Resting Man

Adolph von Menzel

A man studies a map on a terrace while a woman in a lavender dress ascends steps, surrounded by lush greenery.

Travel plans

Adolph von Menzel

A man yawning in a cramped train compartment, revealing an intimate moment of fatigue during travel.

Gähnender Herr im Eisenbahncoupé

Adolph von Menzel

A crowded scene depicting a coronation ceremony with a figure at the altar gesturing regally amidst a sea of faces.

The Coronation of William I at Königsberg in

Adolph von Menzel

A crowded street scene with flags and a carriage, featuring a uniformed figure amidst animated onlookers.

Departure of King Wilhelm I for the Army, July 31

Adolph von Menzel

A woman in a pink skirt appeals to a man, while three mounted officers approach in the background.

The Petition

Adolph von Menzel

A lively gathering of men in a vaulted cellar, animated in conversation and drink under warm light.

Der Esterházykeller in Wien 1797 Österreichische Galerie Belvedere

Adolph von Menzel

A poised figure in a richly decorated room, deep in thought, with a coat and sash indicating rank.

Adolf Friedrich Erdmann Menzel Friedrich der Große in Sanssouci 2319 Führermuseum

Adolph von Menzel

A painter at work in a cluttered studio, with a man reading and a woman in a dark dress, while a white dog rests on the rug.

Meissonier im Atelier in Poissy

Adolph von Menzel

A reclining figure with a golden halo and palm fronds, enveloped in translucent fabric.

Ste cecile lalyre

Adolphe Lalyre

A crowded arena with spectators in colorful clothing and umbrellas, with faint bullfighters visible on the ochre arena floor.

Arena in Arles

Vincent van Gogh

A group of elegantly dressed figures in Louis XV costumes engaged in animated conversation, illuminated by candlelight.

Persons in Louis XV Costumes

Adolphe Monticelli

A lively gathering with figures in swirling dresses, illuminated by warm light and deep shadows.

The Empress Eugenie at St. Cloud

Adolphe Monticelli

A misty view of the Thames with Westminster Palace and boats in the foreground.

The Thames below Westminster

Claude Monet

A courtly gathering under trees with figures in pale dresses and silverware heaped with fruit, captured in vibrant colors.

Réunion dans un parc au temps des Valois

Adolphe Monticelli

St. Sebastian with St. Irene and Attendant by Eugène Delacroix depicts a dramatic religious scene.

St. Sebastian with St. Irene and Attendant

Eugène Delacroix

A woman gazes directly at the viewer, framed by delicate lace and soft light, wearing a deep blue dress.

Johanna Engelina Brügelman 3788.2 Amsterdam Museum

Adriaan de Lelie

Eugène Boudin's 'Le Havre. L’avant-port' captures a lively marine scene.

Le Havre. L’avant-port

Eugène Boudin

A striking portrait of a woman in a red dress by Anton Romako.

Dame im roten Kleid

Anton Romako

A serene depiction of a woman reading on a sofa, capturing intimate domestic life.

Artist’s Wife Reading On The Sofa

Albert Edelfelt

A riverside town with creamy buildings and a vast sky filled with clouds, reflecting in the water below.

Moret-sur-Loing

Alfred Sisley

A depiction of a soldier in prayer, showcasing intricate details and rich colors.

Arnaut Officer in Prayer

Jean-Léon Gérôme

Monet's painting captures the bustling scene at Gare Saint-Lazare.

Arrival of the Normandy Train, Gare Saint-Lazare

Claude Monet

Henri Gervex's 'Armenonville, le soir du Grand-Prix' captures a lively evening scene.

Armenonville, le soir du Grand-Prix.

Henri Gervex

A painting depicting a scene of a woman asking for alms in a richly detailed setting.

Asking for alms

John Frederick Lewis

A portrait of a man with two whippets by Jean-Léon Gérôme.

Arnaut and two Whippets

Jean-Léon Gérôme

Henri Gervex's painting captures the lively atmosphere of the Grand Prix evening at Armenonville.

Armenonville, le soir du Grand-Prix

Henri Gervex

This painting depicts a scene of confusion and despair.

No saben el camino

Francisco de Goya

A young girl reading in a dark setting, painted by Whistler.

Arrangement in Black; Girl Reading

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Gustave Moreau's 'Arion' depicts a mythological scene with rich colors and intricate details.

Arion

Gustave Moreau

Whistler's self-portrait showcases his unique approach to color and form.

Arrangement in Gray, Portrait of the Painter

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A vibrant depiction of two figures in a lively Parisian setting.

Guy and Mealy, in Paris Qui Marche

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

A group of women in colorful dresses stands beneath a leafy canopy, one figure bending in a gesture of reverence.

The bow

Adolphe Monticelli

Hugo Salmson's 'At the Spinning Wheel' captures a woman engaged in a traditional craft.

At the Spinning Wheel

Hugo Salmson

A scene depicting a vibrant artist's studio filled with figures and art.

Atelier De Tanagra

Jean-Léon Gérôme

Józef Simmler's painting depicts ballet artists in a vibrant scene.

Artyści baletu sceny warszawskiej

Józef Simmler

De betooverde prinses by Emrik & Binger

De betooverde prinses

Emrik & Binger

A portrait of Louis N. Kenton by Thomas Eakins.

The Thinker; Portrait of Louis N. Kenton

Thomas Eakins

A portrait of actress Elise Höfer by Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller.

Die Schauspielerin Elise Höfer

Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller

Francisco de Goya's painting 'Enterrar y callar' explores themes of silence and burial.

Enterrar y callar

Francisco de Goya

A preacher addresses a small congregation in a humble Ukrainian church, illuminated by light filtering through narrow windows.

Oratory

Taras Shevchenko

A bust of a woman by Taras Shevchenko, showcasing her calm expression and detailed features.

Bust of woman

Taras Shevchenko

Édouard Manet's 'At The Café' captures a lively scene of social interaction.

At The Café

Édouard Manet

A woman reading a letter in an interior setting.

The Letter

Alfred Stevens

A depiction of a woman preparing for a fancy dress ball.

Ready for the fancy dress ball

Alfred Stevens

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's painting captures a lively scene in Cracow.

Au pied du Sinaï: Une Arrière-boutique à Cracovie

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

A serene landscape painting by Carl Spitzweg depicting rocky formations.

Felsenstudie

Carl Spitzweg

A depiction of Parisians navigating the streets during rainy weather.

Les Parisiens ayant trouvé moyen de circuler en temps de pluie

Honoré Daumier

Two women stand in a serene landscape, their bodies contrasting with the vibrant greenery and flowers around them.

Two nudes in a landscape (recto), Ladies with a hat and landscape study (verso)

Aristide Maillol

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's 'At the Table of Monsieur and Madame Natanson' captures a lively social gathering.

At the Table of Monsieur and Madame Natanson

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

A fisherman sits in his boat by a tranquil shore, surrounded by calm water and muted light.

Le Pauvre pêcheur

Aristide Maillol

A woman in a richly adorned dress stands opposite a man in dark robes within a church interior.

Agnete

Agnes Slott-Møller

A dynamic scene of Imperial Guard artillery charging with horses and soldiers amidst a blurred, chaotic landscape.

Charge de l'artillerie de la Garde Impériale à Traktir Orsay RF 440

Adolf Schreyer

Eugen von Blaas' painting 'At The Window' depicts a woman gazing out from a window.

At The Window

Eugen von Blaas

Two women stand close together in a crowded interior, one with pink hair and a pale dress, the other with dark hair and a black bodice over a striped skirt.

At the Moulin Rouge; La Goulue and Her Sister

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

Henri Rivière's 'Clères' captures a serene landscape with intricate details.

Clères

Henri Rivière

Portrait of Carl Fredrik Liljevalch by Anders Zorn.

Carl Fredrik Liljevalch

Anders Zorn

Portrait of the Farmer Torstein Ringheim from Voss

Adolph Tidemand

Eugène Delacroix's 'Sketch for Peace Descends to Earth' depicts the allegorical figure of Peace descending from the heavens.

Sketch for Peace Descends to Earth

Eugène Delacroix

A young woman in traditional dress gazes confidently, her red headscarf and green jacket contrasting with a muted background.

Girl from Hallingdal

Adolph Tidemand

A pale woman arcs upward against a swirling sea, her arm raised as waves curl around her.

La vague

Aristide Maillol

A detailed allegorical painting by William Bouguereau depicting desire.

Convoitise

William Bouguereau

A life-size couple dances closely beneath a tree, the man in a dark blue suit and the woman in a white dress with pink flowers and a red hat, holding a fan.

Dance in the Country

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Édouard Manet's 'At the Races' captures the excitement of horse racing.

At the Races

Édouard Manet

Francisco de Goya's 'The Threshing Floor' captures rural life with dramatic figures and earthy tones.

The Threshing Floor

Francisco de Goya

A tiger claws at a rearing horse and its rider while two men armed with weapons rush in amid green foliage and a rocky path under blue sky.

The Tiger Hunt

Eugène Delacroix

Jeune paysanne en buste

Aristide Maillol

A portrait of Mrs. Frederick Lorenz Pratt by Philip Alexius de László.

Mrs Frederick Lorenz Pratt, née Jeannie Jewett Williams

Philip Alexius de László

A girl in a striped dress stands poised against a floral background, her gaze steady amidst domestic elements.

Portrait de Mademoiselle Jeanne Faraill

Aristide Maillol

A woman stands at the edge of land and sea, draped in a pale cloth, framed by trees and the Mediterranean.

Méditerranée

Aristide Maillol

A wooden bas-relief of a dancer with a spiral pose, delicately carved hands, and flowing drapery.

Danseuse

Aristide Maillol

A serene female figure in a moment of contemplation, her gaze downward and hand resting on her hip.

Baigneuse

Aristide Maillol

A vast sky dominates the canvas, with a winding river and solitary trees in a green plain.

The North

Arkhip Ivanovich Kuindzhi

A stone balustrade with an urn and fallen petals overlooks a restless sea and dramatic cliffs under a stormy sky.

Landscape in Crimea

Arkhip Ivanovich Kuindzhi

A young couple at the threshold of parting, hands clasped, expressing tension between departure and longing.

De nygiftes avskjed

Agnes Börjesson

A serene landscape depicting the Dnieper River under a vast pale sky with wildflowers in the foreground.

Dnieper in the morning

Arkhip Ivanovich Kuindzhi

A vibrant green hillside with a grazing horse under a dramatic sky after rain.

After a rain

Arkhip Ivanovich Kuindzhi

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's 'Au bal des étudiants' captures a lively student ball scene.

Au bal des étudiants

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

A young woman sits in quiet contemplation beside a glowing hearth.

Au coin de cheminée

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A young couple sits apart on a sofa, embodying the tension of their first quarrel.

Their first quarrel

Charles Dana Gibson

Henri Fantin-Latour's painting 'Dancing' captures a lively scene of figures in motion.

Dancing

Henri Fantin-Latour

A luminous mountain peak rises from darkness against a deep blue sky, its icy summit glowing while shadows gather below.

Archip Iwanowitsch Kuindshi 002

Arkhip Ivanovich Kuindzhi

A lively café scene with a female singer performing and a small dog at her feet.

Au Café-concert : La Chanson du chien

Edgar Degas

A serene Ukrainian landscape at dusk with glowing cottages and a gradient sky.

Evening in Ukraine

Arkhip Ivanovich Kuindzhi

A serene landscape painting by Marie-François Firmin-Girard.

Au bord du Sichon

Marie-François Firmin-Girard

Eugène Delacroix's 'The Triumph of Genius over Envy' depicts a powerful allegory of creativity and jealousy.

The Triumph of Genius over Envy

Eugène Delacroix

A snow-covered garden with leafless trees under a winter afternoon light.

Garden under Snow

Paul Gauguin