Fine Art

20th Century Paintings

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

An Alcove in the Art Students’ League by Charles Courtney Curran depicts a vibrant art studio scene.

An Alcove in the Art Students’ League

Charles Courtney Curran

A chaotic scene of people fleeing rising waters in Monterrey, captured with sharp lines and dense hatching.

The Flood of Monterrey

José Guadalupe Posada

Two men engaged in conversation, leaning against a barrel with one holding a cup and the other adjusting his hat.

Two Men Drinking at a Barrel

José Guadalupe Posada

A portrait of a man wearing a hat by Arnold Peter Weisz-Kubínčan.

Head of a Man in a Hat

Arnold Peter Weisz-Kubínčan

This painting by Max Slevogt captures a moment in time with vibrant colors and dynamic figures.

Lederstumpf-Erzählungen Pl.38

Max Slevogt

A group of kneeling figures in prayer beneath a radiant apparition of the Virgin, framed by clouds and light.

Figures Kneeling Before the Virgin

José Guadalupe Posada

A lively gathering of musicians enjoying drinks under a colonnade, with expressive gestures and camaraderie.

Musicians Having a Drink

José Guadalupe Posada

Raoul Dufy's 'Madrigaux pl 24' showcases vibrant colors and playful forms.

Madrigaux pl 24

Raoul Dufy

Paul Klee's 'One Who Understands' features abstract forms and vibrant colors.

One Who Understands

Paul Klee

A Cubist painting by Juan Gris featuring an open window.

The Open Window

Juan Gris

Egon Schiele's 'Seated Man' captures a contemplative figure in bold colors.

Seated Man

Egon Schiele

Henri Matisse's 'Nu accroupi I' features a seated nude figure in vibrant colors.

Nu accroupi I

Henri Matisse

A black grid set on a red disc, surrounded by colorful geometric shapes and a vibrant palette.

Black Grid

Wassily Kandinsky

A headless and armless torso sculpture with rounded forms and gentle curves, embodying a sense of poised balance.

Torse du Printemps Maillol Orsay 2

Aristide Maillol

A drawing depicting elegantly dressed women at a matinee, showcasing the Gibson Girl ideal.

At the matinee

Charles Dana Gibson

A monumental woman sits introspectively, her arm draped over her knee, embodying calm and timeless reflection.

La Méditerranée

Aristide Maillol

A lone rider in a patterned tunic on a black horse, holding a bouquet, beneath a timbered archway.

“Gunderunds bejlen”.

Agnes Slott-Møller

A woman lounging on a sofa in a cozy interior setting.

Auf dem Sofa II (Gusti)

Leo Putz

A figure surrounded by glass elements in a dreamlike setting.

Figure in Glass

Arthur Bowen Davies

A single white house by a canal reflects the quiet geometry of boats and buildings in a muted palette.

Album 8 estampes (en couleurs) (06) : Bord du canal

Armand Apol

A mounted woman and a man in red meet in front of a church, framed by an ornate Romanesque doorway.

Proud Adelus meeting Terkel in front of the church.

Agnes Slott-Møller

A seated woman gazes directly at the viewer, her confident posture and expressive lines creating a powerful presence.

Dix planches (09) : Femme assise

Armand Apol

A still life composition featuring a metal jug, a fruit basket, and two fish in a bowl.

Dix lithographies au lavis (07) : Nature morte avec fruits et poissons

Armand Apol

A woman in a meditative pose with her arm draped casually, rendered in fluid lines against a subtle background.

Dix planches (03) : Figure

Armand Apol

Léon Spilliaert's 'Ostende et le littoral belge' captures the essence of the Belgian coast.

Ostende et le littoral belge

Léon Spilliaert

A painting by Constant Permeke depicting a barn interior with figures.

De stal

Constant Permeke

Portrait of Cara Sophia Köhler by Leo Putz, showcasing a woman in a serene setting.

Cara Sophia Köhler, née Goldammer

Leo Putz

Egon Schiele's 'Handzeichnungen' showcases his distinctive style and emotional depth.

Handzeichnungen

Egon Schiele

Juan Gris's 'Les Nains' features abstracted figures in a vibrant composition.

Les Nains

Juan Gris

A knight on a charging horse confronts a coiled snake amidst flames and smoke.

Knight and the Snake King, Illustration for Seven Brothers

Akseli Gallen-Kallela

Edvard Munch's 'Frauenkopf mit der Hand am Mund' captures a woman's contemplative expression.

Frauenkopf mit der Hand am Mund

Edvard Munch

A still life featuring a coffee pot, milk jug, cup, rustic bread, and potatoes on a table.

Still life with coffee pot, milk jug, cup, bread and potatoes

Albert Anker

A figure seen from behind with arms raised skyward against a backdrop of swirling clouds.

Untitled

Akseli Gallen-Kallela

A group of children in straw hats crossing a bridge, watched by a caregiver, with a woman in black and two boys peering over the railing.

Kleinkinderschule auf der Kirchenfeldbrücke

Albert Anker

Egon Schiele's 'Abstrahierte Landschaft' showcases a unique interpretation of landscape through abstract forms.

Abstrahierte Landschaft

Egon Schiele

A dynamic landscape with twisting brushstrokes, featuring a red-tipped spire amidst greens and ochres.

Veličná O 2014 Orava Gallery

Arnold Peter Weisz-Kubínčan

A monumental stone bridge casting a shadow over a river, with dappled sunlight filtering through trees and vibrant city life below.

High Bridge

Arthur Clifton Goodwin

Paul Klee's 'Erd Teufel' features vibrant colors and abstract forms.

Erd Teufel

Paul Klee

A man stands in a shadowy room, gazing away from the camera, surrounded by emotionally charged paintings.

The Frieze of Life

Edvard Munch

A woman in a pale blue dress gazes directly at the viewer, framed by birch trees and a dreamlike landscape.

Dagny Konow

Edvard Munch

A portrait of Rudolf Steindl by Koloman Moser, showcasing the artist's distinctive style.

Jugendbildnis Rudolf Steindl, Schwager des Künstlers

Koloman Moser

An abstract composition featuring a prominent red stain amidst a chaotic arrangement of colors and forms.

Painting with a Red Stain

Wassily Kandinsky

A vibrant composition of lines and colors, featuring a blue diagonal amidst swirling yellow, red, and green forms.

Small Worlds I

Wassily Kandinsky

Portrait of Pauline Morton Sabin by Philip Alexius de László.

Pauline Morton Sabin

Philip Alexius de László

Portrait of Thorvald Løchen by Edvard Munch.

Thorvald Løchen

Edvard Munch

An illustration depicting elegantly dressed women outside a fashionable establishment.

Outside morley’s

Charles Dana Gibson

A portrait of Mrs. Philip Astley by Philip Alexius de László.

Mrs Philip Astley, (née Madeleine Carroll, 1906-1987)

Philip Alexius de László

A raft with figures gliding across a calm river, with a solitary tower and low buildings on the far shore under a cool sky.

Title unknown (rural landscape with raft)

Abdul Qadir Al-Rassam

A striking allegorical painting by Joseph Christian Leyendecker.

Hitch your wagon to a star

Joseph Christian Leyendecker

Santiago Rusiñol's 'Washing Place Interior' captures a serene domestic scene.

Washing Place Interior

Santiago Rusiñol

This painting captures a moment in time with vibrant colors and dynamic figures.

Lederstumpf-Erzählungen Pl.01

Max Slevogt

This artwork is a notable example of Russian revolutionary poster art.

Russkii revoliutsionnyi plakat Pl.51

Mikhail Mikhaĭlovich Cheremnykh

A painting titled 'Torment' by Arthur Bowen Davies depicting emotional struggle.

Torment

Arthur Bowen Davies

Oskar Laske's painting 'Der Kampf jenseits des Flusses' captures a dramatic historical scene.

Der Kampf jenseits des Flusses

Oskar Laske

Paul Klee's 'Under a black star' features abstract forms and a dark color palette.

Under a black star

Paul Klee

Henri Matisse's *Études pour le frontispice de ‘Choix de pages de Paul Léautaud’ Pl.10* showcases vibrant colors and dynamic forms.

Études pour le frontispice de ‘Choix de pages de Paul Léautaud’ Pl.10

Henri Matisse

A vibrant depiction of Sydney Harbour with blue waters, white sails, and city rooftops under sunlight.

Sydney Harbour

Arthur Streeton

A captivating portrait of a young woman by Gerda Wegener.

Portrait of a young woman

Gerda Wegener

A striking portrait of a woman in a black apron by Egon Schiele.

Frau mit schwarzer Schürze

Egon Schiele

A proud steam vessel silhouette against a vast sky and restless sea, with flags and smoke rising from its funnels.

The Steam Vessel 'St Petersburg'.

A. J. Jansen

Raoul Dufy's 'Gazette du Bon Ton – Pégase, Brocart' showcases vibrant colors and dynamic forms.

Gazette du Bon Ton – Pégase, Brocart

Raoul Dufy

Raoul Dufy's 'Etude pour Golfe-Juan' captures the vibrant colors of the Mediterranean landscape.

Etude pour Golfe-Juan

Raoul Dufy

Henri Matisse's illustration for 'Choix de pages de Paul Léautaud' showcases his distinctive use of color and form.

Études pour le frontispice de ‘Choix de pages de Paul Léautaud’ Pl.07

Henri Matisse

Portrait of George Cotton Smith by Robert Henri.

George Cotton Smith

Robert Henri

Koloman Moser's 'Ver Sacrum V. Jahr' showcases intricate designs typical of the Art Nouveau movement.

Ver Sacrum V. Jahr

Koloman Moser

Alfred Ost's 'Vierkant met ruit en driehoek' features geometric shapes in a dynamic composition.

Vierkant met ruit en driehoek

Alfred Ost

A poised hostess listens to an older woman's advice in a lavish drawing room.

Advice to a hostess

Charles Dana Gibson

Piet Mondrian's 'Place de la Concorde' showcases a unique architectural perspective.

Place de la Concorde

Piet Mondrian

Constant Permeke's 'Naakt' showcases a figure in a raw and emotional style.

Naakt

Constant Permeke

A portrait of a woman with a serene expression, painted by Robert Henri.

Bernadita

Robert Henri

Egon Schiele's portrait of Paris von Gütersloh captures a unique emotional intensity.

Portrait of Paris von Gütersloh (1887-1973)

Egon Schiele

A portrait of a man with a turban, gazing directly at the viewer against a serene blue background.

Portrait of Mohamed Darouich al Allousi

Abdul Qadir Al-Rassam

Portrait of Gertraud Luberich by Leo Putz.

Porträt Gertraud Luberich

Leo Putz

A vibrant scene depicting a flock of green birds attacking an oversized raptor in a blue sky, with early aviators observing.

The Duke of Gramatneiss's Famous Pack of Birds (Die Berühmte Vogelmeute des Herzogs von Gramatneiss)

Moriz Jung

A pig in a party hat dances joyfully with a boy in candy-striped trousers against a bold red diamond background.

Denslow-Mother Goose-030&031-To Market, to market, to buy a fat pig

William Wallace Denslow

A portrait of a woman in a striped corsage by Pierre Bonnard.

Le Corsage Rayé

Pierre Bonnard

A portrait by Constant Permeke showcasing bold colors and expressive forms.

Portret van Beatty

Constant Permeke

Amedeo Modigliani's portrait of Elena Povolozky showcases his signature elongated forms and unique color palette.

Elena Povolozky

Amedeo Modigliani

This artwork by Mikhail Cheremnykh is a notable example of Russian revolutionary poster art.

Russkii revoliutsionnyi plakat Pl.48

Mikhail Mikhaĭlovich Cheremnykh

A swirling line resembling a hypnotist's spiral against a black background, framed by warm ochres and earth reds.

Variety Act 10: Man or Reptile or Razor? (Varietenummer 10: Mensch oder Reptil oder Rasiermesser?)

Moriz Jung

A muscular figure grips a flag with a bold red and white cross, symbolizing civic power and labor.

Werktätige Bürgerliche – Wählt Liste: 2

Otto Plattner

Amedeo Modigliani's 'Reclining Nude from the Back' features a woman lying on a bed, her back turned to the viewer.

Reclining Nude from the Back

Amedeo Modigliani

Edvard Munch's *Untitled 20* explores emotional depth through abstract forms and colors.

Untitled 20

Edvard Munch

Egon Schiele's 'Reinerbub' is a striking portrait showcasing the artist's unique style.

Reinerbub (Bildnis Herbert Reiner)

Egon Schiele

Amedeo Modigliani's 'The Boy' features a stylized portrait of a young boy.

The Boy

Amedeo Modigliani

A vibrant landscape painting by Raoul Dufy depicting a manor in a lush setting.

Le manoir du Vallon

Raoul Dufy

A painting featuring three female nudes in a modern style.

Group of Three Female Nudes 2

Carl Newman

A well-dressed gentleman stands confused at a crossroads, embodying the archetype of the lost American male.

He loses his way

Charles Dana Gibson

Paul Klee's 'North German' features abstract forms and a vibrant color palette.

North German

Paul Klee

A line of confident young women advancing with parasols held high, embodying modern femininity.

The invincible army

Charles Dana Gibson