19th Century Paintings

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

A portrait of Dolors Vidal by Ramón Casas, showcasing a woman in a stylish dress.

Portrait of Dolors Vidal

Ramón Casas

Genre scene depicting a bustling street in 19th-century New York by Mail & Express

Broadway, East Side. Houston to Bleecker St.

Mail & Express

A solitary figure kneels in a pale shroud before a ghostly flower, surrounded by trees with star-shaped blooms.

Flower of Death

Axeli Gallen-Kallela

A serene seascape with cool greys and greens, featuring silhouettes of ships and delicate branches in the foreground.

Symphony in Grey and Green The Ocean

James McNeill Whistler

A portrait of Catharina Freifrau von Koudelka by Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller.

Catharina Freifrau von Koudelka

Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller

Portrait of Catharine Lorillard Wolfe by Alexandre Cabanel, showcasing her dignity and composure.

Catharine Lorillard Wolfe (1828–1887)

Alexandre Cabanel

A painting of the Catholic Church of St. Alexander in Kyiv, showcasing its neoclassical architecture.

Catholic Church of St. Alexander

Taras Shevchenko

A sunlit clearing with a gently curving creek, cattle drinking, and trees arching overhead.

Catskill Creek (Summer Afternoon)

Asher Brown Durand

Two steam locomotives stand beneath the iron and glass roof of the Gare Saint-Lazare, surrounded by billowing white and bluish-gray steam and shadowy figures on the station floor.

The Gare St-Lazare

Claude Monet

The church in Moret glows under a cloudy sky, with figures walking on a damp street.

The Church in Moret after the Rain

Alfred Sisley

A shimmering river scene with blurred figures and soft houses under a colorful sky.

Banks of the Seine

Berthe Morisot

A woman in a dark dress sits with a child in her lap, surrounded by lush greenery and a small black dog nearby.

In a Park

Berthe Morisot

A serene harbor scene with muted greys and greens, featuring drifting boats and a gentle horizon.

View of the Harbor at Dordrecht: Grey and Green

James McNeill Whistler

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's painting captures a lively scene at a Parisian casino.

Caudieux at the Petit Casino

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

A portrait of an Egyptian fellah by Jean-Léon Gérôme, showcasing intricate details and cultural attire.

Portrait of an Egyptian Fellah

Jean-Léon Gérôme

A winding road through green countryside under a pale blue sky, with small figures walking and a carriage.

The Road from Montbuisson to Louveciennes

Alfred Sisley

Kinderpret by Emrik & Binger

Kinderpret

Emrik & Binger

Kindervreugde by Emrik & Binger

Kindervreugde

Emrik & Binger

Kindervrienden by Emrik & Binger

Kindervrienden

Emrik & Binger

A serene depiction of a young woman reading a book in a tranquil setting.

Le Livre D’heures

William Bouguereau

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's painting 'Cecy Loftus' captures the essence of a vibrant figure in a lively setting.

Cecy Loftus

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

A woman in a flowing dress reaches for a pale apple, her gaze contemplative amidst stylized foliage.

Tentation

Eugène Grasset

A seated woman in a dark dress with gold embroidery and jewelry sits in a high-backed chair against a deep red background.

Retrato da condessa de Pourtalès

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Kindervrienden by Emrik & Binger

Kindervrienden

Emrik & Binger

A portrait of Augusta Wichrow by Franz Xaver Winterhalter.

Portrait of Augusta Wichrow

Franz Xaver Winterhalter

A captivating portrayal of an Italian peasant girl by Dominique Louis Papety.

An Italian Peasant Girl

Dominique Louis Papety

A raw leg of lamb sprawled on a dark surface, showcasing its texture and form with thick, creamy paint.

A leg of lamb

Augustin Théodule Ribot

Henri Fantin-Latour's 'Centenary of Hector Berlioz' features a gathering of musicians celebrating the composer.

Centenary of Hector Berlioz

Henri Fantin-Latour

Retrato de Dama con Mantilla by Francisco de Goya depicts a woman in a traditional lace veil.

Retrato de Dama con Mantilla

Francisco de Goya

Portrait of Mercedes De Heeren by Raimundo de Madrazo y Garreta.

Retrato De Mercedes De Heeren (Portrait Of Mercedes De Heeren)

Raimundo de Madrazo y Garreta

A slab of meat and glossy kidneys on a bare surface, emphasizing their textures and the interplay of light and shadow.

Chops and kidneys

Augustin Théodule Ribot

Gustave Moreau's 'King David' captures the biblical figure in a moment of contemplation.

King David

Gustave Moreau

Henri Rivière's 'Les Bergers (Suite)' depicts shepherds in a serene landscape.

Les Bergers (Suite)

Henri Rivière

Jean-François Millet's 'Return from the Fields' depicts peasant life with rich colors and detailed figures.

Return from the Fields

Jean-François Millet

Lithograph by Currier & Ives depicting a park with a fountain and city hall from 1851.

View of the Park, Fountain & City Hall, N.Y. 1851.

Currier & Ives.

A mysterious early work by Paul Cézanne, showcasing his unique brushstroke style.

Cézanne - FWN 630

Paul Cézanne

A Bashi-Bazouk by Horace Vernet depicts a soldier in vibrant attire.

A Bashi-Bazouk

Horace Vernet

A winter scene with a thatched cottage, smoke curling from the chimney, and figures by a frozen lake.

Chack by a Frozen Lake.

August Piepenhagen

A Corner of the Palais Royal by Whistler captures a serene architectural scene.

A Corner of the Palais Royal

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Portrait of Charles Baudelaire, in profile

Édouard Manet

A woman in a lavish costume with Byzantine motifs, gazing with a blend of pride and melancholy.

Théodora

Manuel Orazi

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's 'Chanson ancienne' captures a lively scene with vibrant colors and expressive figures.

Chanson ancienne

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

A circle of women in shadow and light, captivated by a central figure with wings and a lyre, suggesting a shared musical moment.

Chansons de Femmes

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

Portrait of Doña Antonia Zárate by Francisco de Goya, depicting a celebrated actress in early 19th-century fashion.

Portrait of Doña Antonia Zárate

Francisco de Goya

A depiction of street musicians in a lively urban setting.

Chanteurs Ambulants (‘buskers’)

Honoré Daumier

A portrait of a Norwegian bride by Carl Bloch.

A Norwegian bride

Carl Bloch

A beautiful painting of a maiden holding a basket of roses by Eugen von Blaas.

A Maiden With A Basket Of Roses

Eugen von Blaas

Walter Crane's painting depicts a romantic scene between Hallblithe and a woman who loves him.

Chapter XIII. Hallblithe beboldeth the woman who loveth him

Walter Crane

Jean-Léon Gérôme's 'Chariot Race' captures the excitement of ancient Roman sports.

Chariot Race

Jean-Léon Gérôme

A calendar grid topped with a chalice and goat horns, featuring a spectral nude figure and swirling ghostly faces.

Calendrier magique: Augustus

Manuel Orazi

Portrait of Charles Arthur Russell by John Singer Sargent.

Charles Arthur Russell, Baron Russell of Killowen

John Singer Sargent

A portrait of Federico de Madrazo by Raimundo de Madrazo y Garreta.

Portrait of Federico de Madrazo Painting

Raimundo de Madrazo y Garreta

Portrait of Charles Carnan Ridgely by Thomas Sully.

Charles Carnan Ridgely

Thomas Sully

A Venetian lady by Eugen von Blaas captures the elegance of a woman in traditional attire.

A Venetian lady

Eugen von Blaas

A group of women returning from the fields at sunset, carrying tools and sheaves of wheat.

Returning from the Fields

Jules Breton

Portrait of Charles Maurin by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec.

Charles Maurin

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

Portrait of Charles Nagel by Anders Zorn.

Charles Nagel

Anders Zorn

Portrait of Charles Percival Buck by Thomas Eakins.

Charles Percival Buck

Thomas Eakins

Two young women seated side by side, turned slightly apart, with delicate dresses and a fan.

The Sisters

Berthe Morisot

A vibrant view of Nice, France, with colorful buildings and lush Mediterranean foliage under a shimmering sky.

Vy över Nice, Frankrike

Axel Lindman

Rudolf Ernst's 'After The Bath' depicts a serene moment of a woman in a richly decorated interior.

After The Bath

Rudolf Ernst

A vibrant depiction of a cart in a winding alley, showcasing the lively atmosphere of urban life.

Charrette dans une ruelle tournante

Armand Guillaumin

George Inness's 'After a Summer Shower' captures a serene landscape after rain.

After a Summer Shower

George Inness

'Alas!' answered Sancho, depicting a vulnerable Don Quixote in a moment of despair.

"'Alas!' answered Sancho, 'I found him in his shirt, lean, pale, and almost starved, sighing for his Lady Dulcinea'" from Don Quixote

Gustave Doré

A detailed view of Château de Bourdainville by Eugène Boudin.

Château de Bourdainville

Eugène Boudin

Franz Rumpler's 'Winter' captures a serene winter landscape with soft colors.

Winter

Franz Rumpler

A family gathering in a serene rural setting.

Réunion de famille à Bourron-Marlotte

Jules Breton

A seated girl in a contemplative pose, showcasing the artist's attention to detail.

Sitzendes Mädchen

Franz Rumpler

A depiction of angels revealing themselves to shepherds in a serene landscape.

Revelation Of Angels To Shepherds

Albert Edelfelt

Goya's 'Revenge on Constable Lampiños' captures a dramatic moment in history.

Revenge on Constable Lampiños

Francisco de Goya

A line of young girls in white pinafores kneeling in prayer under the watchful gaze of a nun.

La Prière

Augustin Théodule Ribot

A battered figure sprawls across the canvas, illuminated by harsh light, revealing his wounds and vulnerability.

The good samaritan

Augustin Théodule Ribot

Men engaged in a card game, displaying expressions of tension and camaraderie.

Card Players

Augustin Théodule Ribot

A group of figures with pale faces and somber attire gathered around a table in deep gloom, conveying tension and anticipation.

Au sermon

Augustin Théodule Ribot

An old woman’s face and hands emerge from darkness, holding important papers with a somber expression.

Les Titres de famille

Augustin Théodule Ribot

A muscular man sprawled on the ground, illuminated by a shaft of light, with a black bird hovering above him.

Lille PdBA Ribot St vincent

Augustin Théodule Ribot

A painting by Delphin Enjolras depicting a dreamy figure in a lush setting.

Rêverie

Delphin Enjolras

Portrait of Edward Wheelwright by William Morris Hunt showcases a detailed representation of the subject.

Portrait of Edward Wheelwright

William Morris Hunt

A portrait of Gabrielle Borreau by Gustave Courbet.

Reverie (Portrait of Gabrielle Borreau)

Gustave Courbet

A painting by William Bouguereau depicting a serene female figure in a dreamlike state.

Rêverie

William Bouguereau

William Morris Hunt's 'North Easton, Massachusetts' captures a serene landscape.

North Easton, Massachusetts

William Morris Hunt

A portrait of Miss Russell by William Morris Hunt.

His First Model-Miss Russell

William Morris Hunt

A vast hall filled with figures, including two boys in blue uniforms on a raised platform, illuminated by light from large windows.

The Hall, Blue Coat School

Augustus Charles Pugin

Two figures in a Parisian night scene, one in a top hat and the other with a red scarf, leaning conspiratorially.

Mothu et Doria

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

A towering armored figure raises his arm beside a woman encircled by flames.

La Walkyrie

Eugène Grasset

A lone figure in a sunlit clearing surrounded by shadowed woods and a distant cluster of buildings.

Views of Sceaux, taken from the Bois d'Aulnay, above the sand pit

Achille Etna Michallon

A proud chef stands on a barrel, surrounded by amused kitchen staff in a muted kitchen setting.

The chef's party (or the happy cook)

Augustin Théodule Ribot

A young girl sits quietly with her guitar, her gaze lowered and fingers poised, enveloped in soft light.

The girl with the guitar

Augustin Théodule Ribot

A seated musician in a red jacket plays guitar, illuminated by warm light, surrounded by shadowy figures.

The guitar player

Augustin Théodule Ribot

A young man with a feather in his cap counts coins, absorbed in thought amidst a dark background.

(Toulouse) Le Flûteur, dit La recette - Théodule Ribot - Marseille, musée des beaux-art

Augustin Théodule Ribot