19th Century Paintings

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

Portrait of Charlotte Cushman by Thomas Sully.

Charlotte Cushman

Thomas Sully

This painting depicts the biblical figure Esther in a moment of contemplation.

Esther

Hugues Merle

William Bouguereau's painting 'Ètude de jeune femme' captures a young woman's beauty.

Ètude de jeune femme

William Bouguereau

A woman embraces a young man, her face showing worry, as a village gathers to bid farewell.

Seeing off the Recruit

Ilya Repin

A portrait of N.I. Repina, showcasing her focused expression and textured red dress against a muted background.

Репин портрет Н И Репиной

Ilya Repin

A woman in a dark dress gazes directly at the viewer with folded arms, her expression thoughtful and composed.

Repman by Repin

Ilya Repin

A portrait of comtesse Louise de Mercy-Argenteau reclining with copper hair against a lace pillow, gazing directly at the viewer.

Portrait of pianist and comtesse Louise de Mercy-Argenteau

Ilya Repin

A man in a red military coat stands holding a black bicorne hat and cane, with a large mottled dog sitting at his feet against a dark background.

Portrait of Tadeo Bravo de Rivero

Francisco de Goya

A portrait of Emilie Werner, showcasing her youthful features and attire.

Emilie Werner, the daughter of the married couple Johann and Magdalena Werner

Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller

A portrait of a woman with a steady gaze, dressed in pale attire against a warm russet background.

Repin Jelisaveta Mamontova 1874 9

Ilya Repin

This painting features Betsy De Braekeleer, the sister of the artist Henri de Braekeleer.

Betsy De Braekeleer, the Painter’s Sister

Henri de Braekeleer

A depiction of a dramatic scene of a seizure of property.

Die Pfändung

Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller

Jan de Wasscher, PK-P-148.147 by Emrik & Binger

Jan de Wasscher, PK-P-148.147

Emrik & Binger

A portrait of a woman in a pale gown with a flower, set against a dark background.

Партрэт Л. П. Штейнгель

Ilya Repin

A portrait of a woman with dogs by Édouard Manet.

La Femme aux chiens

Édouard Manet

A depiction of Biblis, a figure from mythology, by William Bouguereau.

Biblis

William Bouguereau

A woman in a dark dress reclines in a chair, her face illuminated by golden light, gazing directly at the viewer.

Portrait of Poliksena Stepanovna Stasova

Ilya Repin

This painting depicts a North African young man in traditional attire.

Bildnis eines nordafrikanischen jungen Mannes

Konstantin Egorovich Makovsky

A decorative study by William Bouguereau for the Grand Theatre of Bordeaux.

Ètude pour la dècoration de la Salle des concerts, au Grand Theatre de Bordeaux

William Bouguereau

William Bouguereau's painting 'Ètude pour la dècoration de Saint-Vincent-de-Paul' showcases a detailed religious scene.

Ètude pour la dècoration de Saint-Vincent-de-Paul

William Bouguereau

A portrait of a young girl with a thoughtful gaze, painted by Mary Cassatt.

Head of a Young Girl

Mary Cassatt

A vibrant scene depicting the lively atmosphere of a theater.

Théâtrophone

Jules Chéret

This painting captures the likeness of Captain von Stierle-Holzmeister's mother.

Portrait of the Mother of Captain von Stierle-Holzmeister

Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller

A portrait of Wanda Szwengruben by Jan Ciągliński.

Portrait of Wanda Szwengruben née Ciąglińska, artist’s sister

Jan Ciągliński

A striking portrait capturing intense psychological drama, showcasing the human condition.

Theodore Gericault 064 (25863406678)

Théodore Géricault

This painting depicts architect Anton Eyssen in a thoughtful pose.

Bildnis des Architekten Anton Eyssen

Jan Toorop

Jan de Wasscher by Emrik & Binger

Jan de Wasscher

Emrik & Binger

A portrait of Théobald Lacrosse by Honoré Daumier.

Théobald Lacrosse

Honoré Daumier

Portrait of Theodor Körner by Adolf Schrödter.

Theodor Körner

Adolf Schrödter

A solitary figure confronts the viewer with an intense gaze, embodying psychological tension.

Theodore Gericault 116 (39026091264)

Théodore Géricault

The painting 'The Communion' by Francis Wheatley depicts a religious gathering.

The Communion

Francis Wheatley

A young woman holding a candlestick stands at the threshold of a dimly lit room, with another figure seated at a table in shadow.

Living room with the artist's sister

Adolph von Menzel

Portrait of the painter Berthold Winder by Anton Romako.

Bildnis des Malers Berthold Winder

Anton Romako

A portrait of a lady with a harp, showcasing intricate details and soft colors.

Bildnis einer Dame mit Harfe

Friedrich von Amerling

A portrait of a woman in a dark dress with a soft expression.

Bildnis einer Dame

Gustave Courbet

A young boy lies on a cloth in the forest with a dog sitting behind him, surrounded by dappled light and trees.

The boy with the dog in the forest ( )

Taras Shevchenko

This painting depicts a young lady wearing a veil, created by Eugen von Blaas.

Bildnis einer jungen Dame mit Schleier

Eugen von Blaas

An aged figure reclines in a high-backed chair surrounded by attendants and a woman offering a vessel in a ceremonial setting.

The Death of Bohdan Khmelnytsky ( )

Taras Shevchenko

A portrait of a woman wearing a hat by Renoir.

Madame Renoir Au Chapeau

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A woman half-reclined in bed gazes calmly, surrounded by warm reds and soft blues.

painting

Taras Shevchenko

A painting titled 'Muž za dedinou' by Arnold Peter Weisz-Kubínčan depicting a rural scene.

Muž za dedinou

Arnold Peter Weisz-Kubínčan

Henri Rivière's painting 'Biot' captures a serene landscape with a dreamlike quality.

Biot

Henri Rivière

A portrait of Thérèse Lainville dressed in 18th-century attire.

Thérèse Lainville Dressed As In The 18th Century

Albert Edelfelt

The Assumption of the Virgin by Théodore Géricault depicts Mary being lifted to heaven by cherubs.

Théodore Géricault The Assumption of the Virgin. around 1810. Bremen Kunsthalle. (19655923434)

Théodore Géricault

A vibrant bouquet of flowers spilling from an ornate vase, painted with thick strokes of color.

Vase with Flowers

Adolphe Monticelli

Vasily Vereshchagin's painting 'They are triumphant' captures a historical moment with vivid detail.

They are triumphant

Vasily Vereshchagin

Henri Fantin-Latour's 'Pastorale' captures a serene rural scene.

Pastorale

Henri Fantin-Latour

Portrait of Theresia Amerling by Friedrich von Amerling.

Theresia Amerling, Mutter des Künstlers

Friedrich von Amerling

A painting titled 'They refuse to give it' by Jan Rembowski, depicting a poignant scene.

They refuse to give it

Jan Rembowski

A serene landscape painting by Renoir depicting the surroundings of Cagnes.

Paysage aux environs de Cagnes

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A vibrant landscape painting by Armand Guillaumin.

Paysage

Armand Guillaumin

A painting depicting a historical scene with figures in classical attire.

Patriotic Fund

Robert Smirke

Char de Namur by Jules Helbig, oil on canvas depicting a grand carriage in a green landscape

Char de Namur

Jules Helbig

Portrait of Rembrandt Peale by Thomas Sully.

Rembrandt Peale

Thomas Sully

A seated woman in a colorful dress by Armand Guillaumin.

Femme assise

Armand Guillaumin

Portrait of William Sawyer, oil on canvas by William Jennys

William Sawyer (1787-1811)

William Jennys

A charming depiction of Venetian girls with a gondolier.

Venetian Girls with a Gondoliere

Eugen von Blaas

A depiction of two lawyers engaged in conversation, showcasing Daumier's focus on social commentary.

Two Lawyers Conversing

Honoré Daumier

A woman in a pale dress stands in an orchard, holding a basket, surrounded by sunlight and scattered fruit.

Autumn

Arthur Streeton

Frederic Leighton's painting 'Pavonia' features a graceful figure draped in flowing garments.

Pavonia

Frederic Leighton

Odilon Redon's painting 'Saint Sébastien' explores themes of martyrdom and spirituality.

Saint Sébastien

Odilon Redon

A young girl knitting with a basket in her lap, her face illuminated by soft light.

Strickendes Mädchen mit Korb

Albert Anker

A young girl peels potatoes in a softly lit kitchen, surrounded by wooden surfaces and domestic items.

Girl peeling potatoes

Albert Anker

A village doctor measures out a dose while a child observes with curiosity, surrounded by a warm, intimate atmosphere.

The Village Doctor

Albert Anker

A young boy focused on peeling vegetables, with earthy tones and a simple background emphasizing his concentration.

Sitting bioy peeling vegetables

Albert Anker

A man writing in a serene setting.

Schrijvende man

Alfred Ost

A mother knitting with her daughter beside her, both focused on their work in a warm domestic setting.

Bertha Gugger with daughter

Albert Anker

A young girl cradles a ginger cat, both exuding a sense of warmth and intimacy.

Girl with a cat

Albert Anker

A boy mid-air with a red cape, surrounded by children on a sunlit terrace, with an old woman and a baby in the background.

Jumping over things

Albert Anker

A scene of people relaxing on the beach with a dog.

Ladies and Gentlemen Seated on the Beach with a Dog

Eugène Boudin

A still-life composition featuring a teapot, cup, and pastries on a white cloth.

Still-life: Tea and Melted Bread

Albert Anker

A family gathered around a piano, with an elderly man, a boy, and a girl playing music together.

The song of the homeland

Albert Anker

A somber landscape with cloaked women walking along a rugged path under a heavy sky.

Golgatha

Albert August Zimmermann

A serene landscape featuring a lake, mountains, and travelers under golden light.

Lago di Lugano 65 Österreichische Galerie Belvedere

Albert August Zimmermann

A mountain overlooks white buildings, with an arched stone bridge and figures in conversation amidst lush greenery.

Mühltal bei Amalfi

Albert August Zimmermann

A serene mountain landscape with golden light, mossy boulders, and a rushing stream under a misty sky.

Large Mountain Landscape

Albert August Zimmermann

A serene landscape featuring a deer near Lake Como, with misty mountains in the background and soft afternoon light.

Partie am Como See

Albert August Zimmermann

A serene portrait by Jean-Jacques Henner showcasing a contemplative figure.

Rêverie

Jean-Jacques Henner

A portrait of Madame Auguste Manet by Édouard Manet, depicting her seated with a direct gaze.

Madame Auguste Manet

Édouard Manet

A glowing coastal landscape featuring sunlit cliffs, distant mountains, and small boats on a blue bay.

Coastal landscape in Sorrento near Naples

Albert August Zimmermann

A serene landscape depicting a broad sky over whitewashed buildings and lush gardens on Ischia.

Scene on Ischia

Albert August Zimmermann

A serene landscape featuring a rushing stream, trees, and a distant mountain under a clear sky.

Southern Mountain Landscape

Albert August Zimmermann

A serene landscape featuring a stream, lush greenery, and distant blue foothills under a dynamic sky.

Open Landscape with the Alpine Foothills and Stream

Albert August Zimmermann

A mountain landscape featuring a creek, boulders, and pines under morning light.

A mountain landscape with creek

Albert August Zimmermann

A tranquil lake scene with sunlight on rocks and reeds, surrounded by a dense forest and distant mountains under a hazy sky.

Landscape

Albert August Zimmermann

A sweeping view of cliffs and Mediterranean plants overlooking calm blue water in Sorrento.

A view of Sorrento

Albert August Zimmermann

A serene landscape depicting a woman in a red kerchief by a bay with distant mountains and a horse-drawn cart.

Ansicht aus Italien

Albert August Zimmermann

A path through sunlit grasses leads to a solitary figure in blue with a red kerchief, framed by pale mountains and arching trees.

Landschaft mit figürlicher Staffage

Albert August Zimmermann

A turbulent river flows through a stormy mountain landscape with dark clouds and battered trees.

Thunderstorm in the High Mountains

Albert August Zimmermann

A vast landscape with mountains and valleys, featuring a group of red deer in the foreground.

Rotwild in einer weiten Gebirgslandschaft

Albert August Zimmermann