19th Century Paintings

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

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's 'Prostitutes' captures the lives of women in a vibrant, expressive style.

Prostitutes

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

Self-portrait by Ferdinand Keller showcases the artist's introspective nature.

Self-portrait

Ferdinand Keller

A crowned woman with a halo stands at the center of a triptych, surrounded by monks and kneeling women and children.

Projet pour un triptyque 93.2 Musée de la Vie romantique

Ary Scheffer

A young man in a dark coat and white collar gazes directly at the viewer, with a book resting in one hand.

Possibly William Sheldon

Asahel Lynde Powers

A portrait of the writer Jo de Wit by Isaac Israëls.

The writer Jo de Wit

Isaac Israëls

A depiction of mule drivers with a herd of buffalo in a rural setting.

Treiber auf Mauleseln mit einer Büffelherde

Ferdinand Keller

Portrait of a woman with intricate details and a rich color palette.

Babette Tapecierer

Anton Romako

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's 'Au Lit' depicts intimate moments in a bedroom setting.

Au Lit

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

A portrait of a young boy by Eliseu Visconti.

Meu irmão Afonso

Eliseu Visconti

Camille Pissarro's 'Éragny' captures a serene rural landscape with vibrant colors.

Éragny

Camille Pissarro

A genre scene depicting rural life by Horace Vernet.

Over the Fence

Horace Vernet

A portrait of a man by Alfred Ost.

Brief Cornelis

Alfred Ost

A young man in a formal attire, captured in a realistic style.

Portrait of Joannes de Stuers at 20 years old

Pascal-Adolphe-Jean Dagnan-Bouveret

A painting of a Corsac Dog-Fox by Charles Hamilton Smith.

Corsac Dog-Fox

Charles Hamilton Smith

A Tahitian woman cradles a child in the foreground of 'Te Poipoi' by Paul Gauguin, with morning light illuminating the scene.

Te Poipoi

Paul Gauguin

A portrait of a boy with a direct gaze, wearing a red bow, set against a muted background.

Portrait of a Boy

August Allebé

A depiction of a family reunion in a pastoral setting.

Olivia Returns to Her Family

Francis Wheatley

Two figures huddled together under a brown fabric, with an anxious child nestled against an adult in front of a stormy sky.

Rising tide

Ary Scheffer

A still life painting featuring a vase with flowers.

Vaas

Alfred Ost

A portrait of a woman in blue by Pierre-Auguste Renoir.

Femme En Bleu

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A detailed pencil drawing of a gnarled tree trunk with twisting roots and undergrowth, capturing the texture and drama of nature.

Sketch from Nature

Asher Brown Durand

A woman is churning butter in a rustic interior, surrounded by simple household items.

A Woman Churning

Jean-François Millet

A lively depiction of people dancing in a rustic Italian tavern.

Dance in an Osteria

Wilhelm Marstrand

A serene landscape featuring a brook, sunlight filtering through trees, and cattle grazing in a pasture.

The Babbling Brook

Asher Brown Durand

A Jewish wedding ceremony depicted by Renoir, capturing the emotional moment under a canopy.

The Jewish Wedding

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

This painting depicts a scene from Finnish history with detailed figures and a rich landscape.

Rumpali Nord, Vänrikki Stoolin tarinain kuvitusta

Albert Edelfelt

A woman in a dark velvet dress with gold accents gazes calmly against a deep red background.

Portrait de Madame Edouard Caillard

Ary Scheffer

A young girl holding wheat spikes and flowers, embodying the duality of rural life and innocence.

Girl with Spikes - Girl with Flowers

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A landscape painting depicting a quiet corner of Auvers-sur-Oise with houses and trees under late afternoon light.

Quartier Four, Auvers-sur-Oise (Landscape, Auvers)

Paul Cézanne

A vibrant depiction of a carnival scene in Venice.

Karneval auf dem Markusplatz in Venedig

Anton Romako

Four women bathing by a tranquil pool, depicted in simplified forms by Paul Cézanne.

Quatre baigneuses

Paul Cézanne

A girl at the edge of adolescence gazes directly at the viewer, her delicate features illuminated by soft light.

Portrait of Johanna Maria Verbeek at the Age of 12

Ary Scheffer

A portrait of Queen Bianca by Albert Edelfelt.

Queen Bianca

Albert Edelfelt

A young girl stands by the sea, embodying the spirit of a fisherman's daughter.

Daughter of Fisherman

William Bouguereau

Portrait of the infant Francisco de Paula by Francisco de Goya, showcasing the child's innocence and royal insignia.

The infante Francisco de Paula

Francisco de Goya

A depiction of workers laboring in an iron rolling mill, surrounded by molten metal and heavy machinery.

The Iron Rolling Mill (Modern Cyclopes)

Adolph von Menzel

Two smiling girls in a serene setting, capturing a moment of joy.

To leende piger (Two smiling girls)

Carl Bloch

A portrait of Alphonsine Fournaise by Pierre-Auguste Renoir.

Alphonsine Fournaise

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A reimagined scene of figures in a garden, reflecting Turner's fascination with painting mechanics.

Watteau Study by Fresnoy’s Rules

Joseph Mallord William Turner

A portrait of a man in a military coat, embodying delusions of grandeur.

Man with Delusions of Military Command

Théodore Géricault

Eastman Johnson's 'Feeding The Turkey' captures a warm family moment.

Feeding The Turkey

Eastman Johnson

Self-portrait of Tadeusz Ajdukiewicz holding a palette, gazing directly at the viewer.

Self-portrait with palette

Tadeusz Ajdukiewicz

Henri de Braekeleer's 'The Meal' depicts a quiet moment of domestic life.

The Meal

Henri de Braekeleer

A rusted, askew gate stands half-open in a crumbling stone wall, revealing gravestones and a church spire beyond.

The Cemetery Gate

Caspar David Friedrich

An Elegant Lady by Vittorio Matteo Corcos captures a woman in elegant attire.

An Elegant Lady

Vittorio Matteo Corcos

A peaceful rural scene depicting a dirt road lined with cottages and villagers in a French village.

Village Street

Paul Gauguin

Oskar Laske's 'Ratzenstadl' captures a lively scene in a rustic setting.

Ratzenstadl

Oskar Laske

A woman reading in a serene setting.

Reading lady

Carl Bloch

A woman reading in a serene setting, painted by Jean-Jacques Henner.

Reading woman

Jean-Jacques Henner

Goya's 'Todos Caerán' depicts a haunting scene of impending doom.

Todos Caerán. (All will fall.)

Francisco de Goya

A lively depiction of a village reception scene.

Reception at the Village

Eugenio Lucas Villamil

A painting depicting a husband and wife in a domestic setting.

Husband and Wife

Paul Gauguin

Eugène Delacroix's 'The Good Samaritan' depicts a compassionate figure aiding a wounded traveler.

The Good Samaritan

Eugène Delacroix

The Disciples at Emmaus by Eugène Delacroix depicts the moment of recognition of the risen Christ.

The Disciples at Emmaus, or The Pilgrims at Emmaus

Eugène Delacroix

A lively market scene in Szolnok featuring the Trinity Column.

Markt in Szolnok mit der Dreifaltigkeitssäule

August von Pettenkofen

A reclining nude woman with one arm raised, bathed in dappled light.

Reclining Nude (La Source)

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A serene coastal scene with a lone figure gazing at the horizon under a cloudy sky.

Sea View

Joseph Mallord William Turner

A portrait of Gaspard Deguerry, featuring his thoughtful gaze and black clerical attire against a muted ochre background.

Portrait of Gaspard Deguerry

Ary Scheffer

A poised woman gazes thoughtfully, dressed in a dark dress with a gold chain, against a softly glowing background.

Portrait of Pauline Viardot

Ary Scheffer

William Bouguereau's 'La Vierge aux anges' features a serene depiction of the Virgin Mary surrounded by angels.

La Vierge aux anges

William Bouguereau

A serene landscape painting by Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot.

Landscape

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot

A serene view of Ischia with greenery, a cove, and a distant horizon under golden light.

The Island of Ischia by Achille Etna Michallon, Phoenix Art Museum

Achille Etna Michallon

A reclining nude by Luis Ricardo Falero showcases the artist's skill in depicting the human form.

Reclining nude

Luis Ricardo Falero

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's painting depicts a theatrical scene with vibrant colors.

Réjane and Galipaux, in Madame Sans-Géne

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

A depiction of a harem bath scene by Jean-Léon Gérôme.

Le Marabout in the Harem bath

Jean-Léon Gérôme

A lively scene depicting figures leaving a conservatory.

Leaving the Conservatory (La Sortie du conservatoire)

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A portrait of a woman by Albert Edelfelt.

Portrait Of Mme Weissgerber De Stragewicz, Later Mme R. Berenger

Albert Edelfelt

A reclining woman rests her head on her arm in this artwork by Honoré Daumier.

Reclining Woman Leaning on Her Arm (verso)

Honoré Daumier

Profile Portrait of Charles Baudelaire

Édouard Manet

Francisco de Goya's painting 'Algun portido saca' depicts a dramatic genre scene.

Algun portido saca

Francisco de Goya

A depiction of red kangaroos in a natural setting.

Red Kangaroos

Charles Hamilton Smith

A woman in a white dress gazes directly at the viewer, her hands delicately folded against a deep olive background.

Portrait of Katarzyna Potocka née Branicka

Ary Scheffer

A portrait of a young student by Alfred Ost.

Brief Leerling

Alfred Ost

A portrait of Pierre-Jean de Béranger by Ary Scheffer, depicting a man with a vulnerable gaze and soft folds of fabric.

Portrait of Pierre-Jean de Béranger

Ary Scheffer

A rider and a woman atop a surging horse, illuminated by ghostly light amidst swirling darkness.

Lille PdBA Scheffer lenore

Ary Scheffer

A young woman in a wide-brimmed straw hat, holding a translucent veil, gazes thoughtfully while standing against a muted landscape.

Portret van een jonge vrouw met Italiaanschen stroohoed op het hoofd DM S 9 Dordrechts Museum

Ary Scheffer

A dignified elderly woman in a soft white cap gazes thoughtfully, surrounded by muted colors and an ornate gold frame.

Portret van de moeder van de kunstenaar, mevr. Cornelia Scheffer geb. Lamme DM S 63 Dordrechts Museum

Ary Scheffer

A portrait of a man with a contemplative expression.

Von Ihm

Albin Egger Lienz

A portrait of a woman by Carl Bloch.

Jairi Datter

Carl Bloch

A depiction of a wine tasting in a cellar by Wilhelm Marstrand.

Vinen prøves i kælderen

Wilhelm Marstrand

A traveler stands at a path's edge, surrounded by trees and distant misty mountains, inviting contemplation.

Mountainous River Landscape

Adolf Boehm

Martinus Rørbye's 'Rejsescene om bord i en hollandsk trækskøjte' captures a lively scene on a Dutch barge.

Rejsescene om bord i en hollandsk trækskøjte

Martinus Rørbye

A muscular man carries a limp woman through a shadowy landscape in Cézanne's 'L'Enlèvement'.

L'Enlèvement (The Abduction)

Paul Cézanne

A distant city silhouette with light bursting from behind its towers, set against a sky of yellow and violet hues.

Neubrandenburg in Flames

Caspar David Friedrich

William Bouguereau's 'Virgin and Child' depicts a tender moment between the Virgin Mary and the infant Jesus.

Virgin and Child

William Bouguereau

William Bouguereau's 'Avant le bain' depicts a serene moment before a bath.

Avant le bain

William Bouguereau

This artwork depicts a dramatic and disturbing scene from Japanese history.

The Gang Rape of Hisazō’s Girlfriend, Omatsu

Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

Turner's painting 'Death on a pale horse' depicts the fourth horseman from the Book of Revelation.

Death on a pale horse

Joseph Mallord William Turner

A battered ship leans helplessly into the surf, its masts snapped and sails tattered against a dramatic sky.

The Stranded Ship

Asher Brown Durand

A portrait of a man with a steady gaze, dressed in formal attire, set against a deep red background.

Portrait présumé de Jean Abraham Nottebohm 90.2 Musée de la Vie romantique

Ary Scheffer