Fine Art

19th Century Paintings

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

A young official presents a document to a stern superior in a dimly lit office.

Report

Taras Shevchenko

A depiction of Sancho Panza resting in a rural setting.

Rest in the Country (Sancho Panza)

Honoré Daumier

A luminous figure of a woman in a relaxed yet alert pose, draped in crimson and white cloth, set against a dark forest.

Ariadne

Asher Brown Durand

A serene depiction of a woman resting in a tranquil setting.

Rest

Arnold Peter Weisz-Kubínčan

Vasily Vereshchagin's 'They Attack Unaware' depicts a dramatic historical scene.

They Attack Unaware

Vasily Vereshchagin

Eugène Delacroix's 'Studie für eine Dekorationsmalerei im Palais Bourbon' showcases intricate designs and vibrant colors.

Studie für eine Dekorationsmalerei im Palais Bourbon

Eugène Delacroix

Franz von Stuck's 'Olga Lindpaintner' captures a woman in a striking pose.

Olga Lindpaintner

Franz von Stuck

A woman in a black dress with a lace sleeve gazes directly at the viewer, her hand touching her chest in a moment of introspection.

Portrait présumé de Melle Mars 87.4 Musée de la Vie romantique

Ary Scheffer

A depiction of a bookseller in a lively Parisian setting.

Robert Macaire libraire

Honoré Daumier

A lively scene of young people disembarking from a boat, capturing the warmth of human interaction.

Retour d'une partie de bateau

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A depiction of rural life by William Bouguereau.

Retour des champs

William Bouguereau

Honoré Daumier's 'Diable Respectons les convenances' captures a moment of social commentary.

Diable Respectons les convenances

Honoré Daumier

Thomas Eakins' painting 'Retrospection' captures a moment of reflection.

Retrospection

Thomas Eakins

A genre scene depicting a woman and child returning home.

Returning Home

John George Brown

A calm central figure in red robes offers reassurance to the sick and suffering in a tented scene.

Saint Louis visitant les pestiférés

Ary Scheffer

Alfred Ost's 'Reukwerk' captures a lively scene with vibrant colors and intricate details.

Reukwerk

Alfred Ost

Portrait of architect Heinrich von Ferstel by Franz Rumpler.

Heinrich von Ferstel, Architekt

Franz Rumpler

Henri Fantin-Latour's painting 'Réverie' captures a serene moment of contemplation.

Réverie

Henri Fantin-Latour

A close-up of a sleeping child's face, with soft light illuminating the features against a reddish-brown background.

Slapend kind. Borstbeeld DM S 45 Dordrechts Museum

Ary Scheffer

A vibrant bouquet of roses captured in fluid strokes, showcasing a moment of fleeting beauty.

Bouquet of Roses (Le Bouquet de roses)

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A portrait of Richard Wagner by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, capturing the composer's introspective gaze.

Richard Wagner

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's 'La Souris' captures a lively scene with vibrant colors.

La Souris

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

Eastman Johnson's painting depicts a group of figures on their way to camp.

On Their Way to Camp

Eastman Johnson

A seated farmer with hands folded, wearing a red vest and rough trousers, gazes downward against a brown background.

Seated Farmer, Study for Haugianerne

Adolph Tidemand

A depiction of Christ and a sinner, illustrating themes of redemption and forgiveness.

Kristus og Synderinden

Carl Bloch

A reclining female nude by Isaac Israëls.

Vooroverliggend vrouwelijk naakt

Isaac Israëls

Two men in a charged encounter, surrounded by officers and courtiers, illuminated by warm light.

The Meeting of Frederick II and Joseph II in Neisse in

Adolph von Menzel

Portrait of Blanche Sully by Thomas Sully.

Blanche Sully

Thomas Sully

Head of a Woman by Vincent van Gogh, showcasing the raw dignity of rural life.

Head of a Woman

Vincent van Gogh

Portrait of Christian Waagepetersen by Wilhelm Marstrand.

Portræt af Christian Waagepetersen, vinhandler, etatsråd, hofagent

Wilhelm Marstrand

A reclining female nude by Isaac Israëls.

Vooroverliggend vrouwelijk naakt 2

Isaac Israëls

A painting depicting a nude figure on a lawn.

Un Nu Sur La Pelouse

Julius Leblanc Stewart

A painting by Honoré Daumier depicting a scene of social commentary.

(Bertrand) Dis donc, s’ils allaient nous faire un mauvais parti tous ces meurt-de-faim-là …

Honoré Daumier

Portrait of Marie von Sachsen-Weimar by Franz Xaver Winterhalter.

Marie von Sachsen-Weimar (von Preußen)

Franz Xaver Winterhalter

A scene depicting a joyful character in a lively setting.

Rifolard is more delighted than ever…

Honoré Daumier

A detailed botanical illustration of a plant by Honoré Daumier.

Cours d’histoire naturelle 03 Le géranium fétide

Honoré Daumier

A depiction of a group in mourning, showcasing emotional expressions.

Mourning Group

George Romney

A portrait of a man with a thoughtful expression by Honoré Daumier.

Mr De-bien-au-vent

Honoré Daumier

A satirical depiction of a banker by Honoré Daumier.

Vous êtes banquier monsieur – Oui, monsieur, je fais une banque et une fameuse

Honoré Daumier

A gathering of elegantly dressed figures in a golden haze, suggesting warmth and leisure.

Fete Champetre

Adolphe Monticelli

A portrait of Victor Hugo by Honoré Daumier.

Victor Hugo

Honoré Daumier

Francisco de Goya's painting 'Ya tienen asiento' captures a moment of social interaction.

Ya tienen asiento. (They’ve already got a seat.)

Francisco de Goya

Eugène Delacroix's 'Studies of Animals' showcases dynamic animal forms in a vivid style.

Studies of Animals

Eugène Delacroix

Édouard Manet's painting 'The Rabbit' features a detailed depiction of a rabbit.

The Rabbit

Édouard Manet

Portrait of Halsey Cooley Ives by Anders Zorn.

Halsey Cooley Ives

Anders Zorn

A serene view of Le Bassin d'Arcachon by Édouard Manet, depicting boats on calm waters under a soft sky.

Le Bassin d'Arcachon

Édouard Manet

Édouard Manet's 'The ship’s deck' captures a lively maritime scene.

The ship’s deck

Édouard Manet

A portrait of an Italian girl by William Morris Hunt.

Italian Girl

William Morris Hunt

A solitary brown horse captured in a moment of alertness and tension.

Brown horse

Théodore Géricault

A nude woman reclines with a dog in Gustave Courbet's painting.

Nude Woman With A Dog

Gustave Courbet

A still life painting featuring a lobster, fish, and game birds arranged on a white cloth.

Nature morte au homard et trophées de chasse et de pêche

Eugène Delacroix

A portrait of an officer, possibly the Count of Teba, by Francisco de Goya, depicting a poised military figure.

An Officer (probably the Count of Teba)

Francisco de Goya

A mother tenderly holds her child in this intimate scene.

Vrouw met kind op schoot

Alfred Ost

A young woman with her back turned, depicted in a pose that suggests intimacy and mystery.

The Half-Length Bather

Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres

A serene hilly landscape painting by Frederic Edwin Church.

Hilly Landscape

Frederic Edwin Church

A young bootblack and his dog in a bustling urban setting.

The Bootblack’s Best Friend

John George Brown

Portrait of Josefine von Kaltenthaler by Friedrich von Amerling.

Josefine von Kaltenthaler

Friedrich von Amerling

A seated figure draped in fabric, showcasing Whistler's attention to detail.

The Draped Figure Seated

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Portrait of Anton Ivanovich by Taras Shevchenko, capturing a moment of introspection.

Portrait of Anton Ivanovich

Taras Shevchenko

A view of Pochayiv Lavra, showcasing its gilded domes and white walls against a broad Ukrainian sky.

Pochayiv Lavra from south

Taras Shevchenko

A series of unidentified portraits by Taras Shevchenko, showcasing introspective figures.

unknown portraits

Taras Shevchenko

A solitary figure gazes out a window, reflecting on memory and longing.

In V'unisch

Taras Shevchenko

A portrait of an unknown sitter by Taras Shevchenko, showcasing quiet intensity and dignity.

Portrait of an unknown

Taras Shevchenko

A young girl in a lilac dress, captured in a serene moment.

Mädchen in fliederfarbenem Kleid

Eugen von Blaas

Portrait of P.V. Engelhardt by Taras Shevchenko, depicting the owner of the artist during his serfdom.

Portrait of P.V. Engelhardt

Taras Shevchenko

A stormy harbor scene depicting boats struggling against turbulent waters.

Calais Pier

Joseph Mallord William Turner

Portrait of Sally Etting by Thomas Sully.

Sally Etting

Thomas Sully

A depiction of the tragic love story of Aeneas and Dido.

Enée et Didon

Honoré Daumier

Honoré Daumier's 'Robert Macaire architecte' depicts a satirical view of a character in a dramatic pose.

Robert Macaire architecte

Honoré Daumier

A woman hiding behind a door in a Victorian interior setting.

Vrouw verstopt achter een deur

Lawrence Alma-Tadema

A depiction of Joanna Douglas at her desk, showcasing Whistler's attention to detail.

The Trial Sermon, Joanna Douglas at Her Desk

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A captivating portrait of a woman by Giovanni Boldini.

Figure of a Woman

Giovanni Boldini

Portrait of Gertrud Hage by Jens Juel captures a woman in a detailed and elegant setting.

Portrait of Gertrud Hage, née Heitmann

Jens Juel

A vibrant landscape painting depicting a winding road leading to the village of Berneval, illuminated by warm sunlight.

Road to Berneval

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A woman with a stroller in a serene urban setting.

Vrouw met kinderwagen

Alfred Ost

This painting depicts two nude children in a serene setting.

Two Nude Children

George Romney

A depiction of a lively restaurant scene featuring the character Robert Macaire.

Robert Macaire au restaurant

Honoré Daumier

A dynamic seascape depicting waves crashing onto the shore under a shifting sky.

Waves Breaking on a Shore

Joseph Mallord William Turner

Honoré Daumier's 'Robert Macaire Bookseller' depicts a lively scene of a bookseller.

Robert Macaire Bookseller

Honoré Daumier

A dog lies stretched across the canvas, its fur rendered with tactile immediacy, evoking a dignified farewell.

Turc, de hond van de kunstenaar, na zijn dood DM S 76 Dordrechts Museum

Ary Scheffer

Two figures, a woman in white and a man in earth tones, share a silent gaze against a deep blue background.

Saint Augustin et sa mère sainte Monique Musée du Louvre Peintures RF

Ary Scheffer

Édouard Manet's painting 'Sailing Ships at Sea' depicts ships navigating choppy waters under a dramatic sky.

Sailing Ships at Sea

Édouard Manet

A marine scene depicting ships on the Guidecca Canal.

Shipping – On the Guidecca

Frank Duveneck

A dramatic seascape depicting a steamboat struggling through stormy seas, illuminated by ghostly blue lights.

Rockets and Blue Lights (Close at Hand) to Warn Steamboats of Shoal

Joseph Mallord William Turner

Phaedra, a tragic heroine, lies in despair after confessing her forbidden love.

Phaedra

Alexandre Cabanel

A serene landscape painting depicting a rocky pool at Bash-Bish Falls.

Rocky Pool, Bash-Bish Falls

John Frederick Kensett

A portrait of Seymour Haden Jr. by Whistler, showcasing a seated figure in a thoughtful pose.

Seymour Haden Jr., Seated

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A still life painting featuring a bouquet with a prominent yellow dahlia.

Bouquet au dahlia jaune (Bouquet with Yellow Dahlia)

Paul Cézanne

Thomas Sully's 'Portrait of a Young Woman' showcases a delicate representation of femininity.

Portrait of a Young Woman

Thomas Sully

Thomas Sully's 'Landscape – Color Wash' showcases a serene natural scene.

Landscape – Color Wash, Titian (no. 9); Landscape – color wash, Rubens (no. 10)

Thomas Sully