Fine Art

20th Century Paintings

Browse free public domain 20th century artworks, paintings, illustrations, and museum pieces.

Four entwined female figures surrounded by colorful circular floral forms against a richly patterned background.

Water Serpents II

Gustav Klimt

Amedeo Modigliani's portrait of Madame Zborowska showcases his unique style.

Untitled (Portrait of Madame Zborowska)

Amedeo Modigliani

This painting features intricate designs and flowing forms characteristic of Art Nouveau.

Ver Sacrum 1903 15 273 Hohe Warte

Carl Moll

Henri Matisse's 'Vierge et l’enfant au décor fleuri' features a vibrant depiction of the Virgin and Child.

Vierge et l’enfant au décor fleuri

Henri Matisse

Egon Schiele's 'Vorstandskanzlei der k. u. k. Konsumanstalt Wien' captures a striking architectural scene.

Vorstandskanzlei der k. u. k. Konsumanstalt Wien

Egon Schiele

Amedeo Modigliani's 'Young Woman In A Shirt' showcases a unique portrait style.

Young Woman In A Shirt

Amedeo Modigliani

Koloman Moser's 'Musik' features intricate designs and vibrant colors.

Musik

Koloman Moser

A complex composition of swirling lines and symbols with figures and faces emerging from the patterns.

Assiissen-des-Mit-tel-Landes

Adolf Wölfli

A domed building dominates a narrow Parisian street, with figures in conversation in the foreground.

L'ancienne academie de medecine

Auguste Lepère

A wave surges up, with two figures caught mid-stride, one exulting and the other shielding her face from the spray.

What freedom!

Ilya Repin

The painting depicts four figures of the Schönberg family, rendered in expressive brushstrokes with a vibrant color palette.

The Schönberg Family

Richard Gerstl

An abstract representation of a cyclist and bicycle, depicted with interlocking geometric forms and dynamic lines suggesting motion.

Dynamism of a Cyclist

Umberto Boccioni

Raoul Dufy's 'Madrigaux pl 4' showcases vibrant colors and playful forms.

Madrigaux pl 4

Raoul Dufy

A contemplative man in a striped garment holding a daisy, flanked by two partially unclothed women in shackles.

Polish Hamlet (Portrait of Aleksander Wielopolski)

Jacek Malczewski

A proud steamship silhouette cutting across a restless sea under a pale sky.

Steamship Accrington

A. J. Jansen

A central figure in a yellow jacket sings dramatically in a cobbled courtyard, accompanied by a violinist.

Naturally Gifted Singer (Natursänger!)

Moriz Jung

A solitary man in a colorful café, with a cigarette in hand and a look of concentration, surrounded by a vibrant floral background.

Viennese Café: The Man of Letters (Wiener Café: Der Litterat)

Moriz Jung

A serene landscape depicting cows grazing in a sunlit field with a man and child in the background.

Cattle in the fields.

Adolf Mackeprang

A figurative painting by Constant Permeke depicting human figures in a rural setting.

Den welgezinden

Constant Permeke

Pierre Bonnard's 'Marie, roman Pl.06' captures a moment of intimate reflection.

Marie, roman Pl.06

Pierre Bonnard

A woman seated on a bench gazes shyly at a man leaning in at the window, illuminated by a shaft of sunlight.

Flirting at Megara

Theodoros Ralli

Paul Klee's 'Miniatüre Oben u Unten Schwarz Gefasst' features a unique abstract composition.

Miniatüre Oben u Unten Schwarz Gefasst (Miniature Framed Black at Top and Bottom)

Paul Klee

A vibrant composition of angular forms and colors depicting a dynamic urban scene.

GLEIZES - Espace rythmé selon le plan

Albert Gleizes

Juan Gris's 'The Smoker II' captures the essence of modern life through a cubist lens.

The Smoker II

Juan Gris

A portrait of Olive Thring by Philip Alexius de László.

Olive Thring

Philip Alexius de László

A horse-drawn carriage floats across a pale expanse with the Pont-Neuf in the background, rendered in expressive colors and swift strokes.

Pont-Neuf au soleil

Albert Marquet

A serene view of the Port of Marseilles with boats and a distant basilica under Mediterranean light.

Port of Marseilles

Albert Marquet

This artwork by Mikhail Cheremnykh reflects the revolutionary spirit of early 20th-century Russia.

Russkii revoliutsionnyi plakat Pl.11

Mikhail Mikhaĭlovich Cheremnykh

This artwork is a striking example of Russian Constructivism.

Russkii revoliutsionnyi plakat Pl.15

Mikhail Mikhaĭlovich Cheremnykh

This artwork is a striking example of Russian Constructivism.

Russkii revoliutsionnyi plakat Pl.19

Mikhail Mikhaĭlovich Cheremnykh

Juan Gris' painting 'Nature morte à la cruche et entonnoir' features a unique still life composition.

Nature morte à la cruche et entonnoir

Juan Gris

A vibrant painting by Raoul Dufy showcasing lively colors and figures.

Guide Belge

Raoul Dufy

A nude woman seated on a divan, gazing directly at the viewer.

Nude Sitting on a Divan

Amedeo Modigliani

An allegorical representation of a new era, featuring elegantly dressed figures around a cradle.

In the year one

Charles Dana Gibson

Paul Klee's 'Insekten' features abstract representations of insects in vibrant colors.

Insekten

Paul Klee

Juan Gris' painting 'La Comète Liquidateur' showcases a unique Cubist style.

La Comète Liquidateur

Juan Gris

A painting by Paul Klee featuring abstract forms and vibrant colors.

Ohne Titel (Der Mañ der Reise)

Paul Klee

Paul Klee's *Ohne Titel* showcases a vibrant interplay of colors and abstract forms.

Ohne Titel

Paul Klee

Paul Klee's 'Freies, streng gefasst' features a unique interplay of colors and forms.

Freies, streng gefasst (Free forms rigidly mounted)

Paul Klee

Amedeo Modigliani's 'Young Woman of the People' features a stylized portrait of a young woman.

Young Woman of the People

Amedeo Modigliani

A six-panel painting depicting figures in ritual and violence, with a palette of ochre, black, and ember-red.

Kain und Abel (Zyklus Altes Testament)

Arthur Segal

Paul Nash's 'Oxfordshire Landscape' captures a dreamlike rural scene.

Oxfordshire Landscape

Paul Nash

A striking genre scene by Constant Permeke showcasing rural life.

De Sjees

Constant Permeke

Paul Klee's 'White Easter II' features abstract forms in a serene palette.

White Easter II

Paul Klee

A female bust painting by Pierre Bonnard, showcasing vibrant colors and expressive brushwork.

Personnage féminin en buste, variante pour Daphnis et Chloé

Pierre Bonnard

Arthur Bowen Davies' 'Against Green' features a vibrant interplay of colors and abstract forms.

Against Green

Arthur Bowen Davies

Paul Klee's painting explores the beginnings of sacred buildings with abstract forms.

Anfänge von Sakralbauten (Beginnings of sacred buildings)

Paul Klee

Egon Schiele's 'Portrait of a Man' showcases his distinctive expressionist style.

Portrait of a Man (Männliches Bildnis)

Egon Schiele

Amedeo Modigliani's Seated nude with shirt features a calm woman in an open shirt, embodying modern intimacy.

Seated nude with shirt

Amedeo Modigliani

Amedeo Modigliani's portrait of Weill captures the essence of early 20th-century modernism.

L’Incisore Weill (The Engraver Weill)

Amedeo Modigliani

Amedeo Modigliani's portrait of Juan Gris showcases the artist's unique style.

Juan Gris

Amedeo Modigliani

Paul Klee's 'Die erhabene Seite' features abstract forms and vibrant colors.

Die erhabene Seite

Paul Klee

Raoul Dufy's 'Le poète assassiné Pl.14' features vibrant colors and abstract forms.

Le poète assassiné Pl.14

Raoul Dufy

Egon Schiele's 'Selbstbildnis' captures a raw self-portrait with striking colors and emotional depth.

Selbstbildnis

Egon Schiele

Paul Klee's 'Haus der Firma Z' showcases a unique architectural vision.

Haus der Firma Z

Paul Klee

A maze of interlocking ochre, black, and white shapes within a square, creating a dynamic interplay of forms.

Composition

Theo van Doesburg

Self-Portrait with Striped Sleeves by Egon Schiele showcases the artist's unique style.

Self-Portrait with Striped Sleeves

Egon Schiele

Paul Klee's 'Herr der Stadt' features abstract forms and vibrant colors.

Herr der Stadt

Paul Klee

A young woman cleaning church vessels in a softly lit church interior, surrounded by sacred objects.

Kopela Cleaning Church Vessels

Theodoros Ralli

Portrait of Mrs. Arthur Bond Cecil by Robert Henri showcases a woman in a striking pose.

Portrait of Mrs. Arthur Bond Cecil

Robert Henri

Egon Schiele's 'Portrait of Paris von Gütersloh' captures a striking figure with bold colors and expressive lines.

Portrait of Paris von Gütersloh (Bildnis Paris von Gütersloh)

Egon Schiele

A seated half-nude figure by Leo Putz, showcasing a blend of colors and forms.

Erwachen (Sitzender Halbakt)

Leo Putz

A painting by Pierre Bonnard depicting a serene interior scene at dusk.

La nuit tombe

Pierre Bonnard

Henri Matisse's 'Etude pour Florilège des amours de Ronsard' showcases vibrant colors and dynamic figures.

Etude pour Florilège des amours de Ronsard

Henri Matisse

Henri Matisse's 'Études pour le frontispice de ‘Choix de pages de Paul Léautaud’ Pl.09' features vibrant colors and abstract forms.

Études pour le frontispice de ‘Choix de pages de Paul Léautaud’ Pl.09

Henri Matisse

A figurative painting depicting a female nude by Carl Newman.

Female Nude 3

Carl Newman

Paul Klee's 'Blumen-Pfannen I' features abstract floral forms in vibrant colors.

Blumen-Pfannen I (Flower-Pans I)

Paul Klee

Egon Schiele's portrait of Leopold Czihaczek captures intense emotion and distinctive lines.

Porträt Leopold Czihaczek

Egon Schiele

A steamship with a pale hull and ochre funnel navigating a restless sea under a sky with pale clouds.

Cromer

A. J. Jansen

Egon Schiele's 'Reclining Model in Chemise and Stockings' captures a unique perspective on the human form.

Reclining Model in Chemise and Stockings

Egon Schiele

Henri Matisse's painting 'Repos sur la banquette' captures a serene moment of relaxation.

Repos sur la banquette

Henri Matisse

Paul Klee's 'Gerüche beim halben Mond' features vibrant colors and abstract forms.

Gerüche beim halben Mond

Paul Klee

Egon Schiele's painting 'Spiegelbild' explores themes of identity and reflection.

Spiegelbild

Egon Schiele

Henri Le Sidaner's 'La table ronde' captures a serene interior scene.

La table ronde

Henri Le Sidaner

Architecture of Militair logement aan de Lauriergracht te Amsterdam by Willem Wenckebach, oil on canvas

Militair logement aan de Lauriergracht te Amsterdam

Willem Wenckebach

Paul Klee's 'Ansteigender Stadt-Teil' features abstract architectural forms.

Ansteigender Stadt-Teil

Paul Klee

A classic cover illustration by Joseph Christian Leyendecker for the Saturday Evening Post.

Saturday Evening Post cover

Joseph Christian Leyendecker

A captivating genre scene by Max Slevogt depicting a dramatic moment.

Hu, das ist der Teufel sicherlich

Max Slevogt

Egon Schiele's 'Seated Woman in Corset and Boots' captures a striking figure in bold colors.

Seated Woman in Corset and Boots

Egon Schiele

A self-portrait by Carl Moll showcasing a unique expressionist style.

Selbstbildnis Carl Moll

Carl Moll

Egon Schiele's 'Girl (Mädchen)' captures a young girl with distinctive lines and colors.

Girl (Mädchen)

Egon Schiele

Amedeo Modigliani's 'Monsieur Deleu' features a distinctive elongated figure with a serene expression.

Monsieur Deleu

Amedeo Modigliani

Egon Schiele's 'Sitzender Knabe, Draufsicht' presents a unique perspective on a seated boy.

Sitzender Knabe, Draufsicht

Egon Schiele

A historical scene depicting a conversation between two figures.

‘Gad,’ said Heseltine to Peril, ‘If the doctor can only keep me going long enough,’

Dean Cornwell

Egon Schiele's 'Squatting Woman' captures the raw essence of the human form.

Squatting Woman (Kauernde)

Egon Schiele

Egon Schiele's painting captures the unique architecture of Spitalskirche in Mödling.

Spitalskirche, Mödling (Church Hospital, Mödling)

Egon Schiele

Paul Klee's 'Curtain' features vibrant colors and abstract forms.

Curtain

Paul Klee

A painting by Constant Permeke depicting a marine scene.

Kust

Constant Permeke

This painting by Charles Courtney Curran captures a serene moment in a domestic setting.

Untitled

Charles Courtney Curran

Egon Schiele's 'Standing Girl, Back View' captures a young woman in a striking pose.

Standing Girl, Back View

Egon Schiele