20th Century Paintings

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

A group of elegant women observe a young man playfully engaged with a small dog.

Is this a case for the S. P. C. A.

Charles Dana Gibson

A country road under a broad sky, with a woman in a red kerchief, a child, and white geese at the road's edge.

Country Road in the Schwalm

Adolf Lins

A figurative painting of a female nude by Carl Newman.

Female Nude I

Carl Newman

A lively racetrack scene depicting fashionable spectators at a horse race.

The day of the race

Charles Dana Gibson

A scene depicting elegantly dressed figures in a lavish interior after a performance.

After the performance

Charles Dana Gibson

A drawing depicting the interaction between an author and a young actress, showcasing their contrasting worlds.

Studies in expression. The author and the soubrette

Charles Dana Gibson

This painting by Max Slevogt captures a lively scene with vibrant colors.

Lederstumpf-Erzählungen Pl.25

Max Slevogt

Egon Schiele's painting depicts a girl lying on her back with crossed arms and legs.

Girl Lying On Her Back With Crossed Arms And Legs

Egon Schiele

Koloman Moser's 'Staircase' features a unique design in the Art Nouveau style.

Staircase

Koloman Moser

Egon Schiele's 'Standing Nude, Facing Right' showcases a striking figure in a bold expressionist style.

Standing Nude, Facing Right

Egon Schiele

A painting depicting two figures in a dreamlike setting.

Rab and Dave

Arthur Bowen Davies

Koloman Moser's 'Little Wishing Hat Woven in Two Colors' showcases intricate design and vibrant colors.

Wunschhutlein Gewebe in Zwei Farben (Little Wishing Hat Woven in Two Colors)

Koloman Moser

Amedeo Modigliani's 'Young Woman in Blue' features a seated woman with an elongated neck and almond-shaped eyes.

Young Woman in Blue (Giovane donna in azzurro)

Amedeo Modigliani

A self-portrait of August Macke featuring a young artist's gaze against a dark red background.

Self Portrait

August Macke

A scene depicting elegantly dressed men and women in anticipation of a social event, likely a football match.

The coming game

Charles Dana Gibson

A young woman and her suitor engage in a moment of subtle communication.

Suggestion

Charles Dana Gibson

A turbulent seascape with thick, textured paint depicting a low horizon and swirling clouds.

Landscape, seascape: Vågen VIII (Wave VIII)

August Strindberg

Henri Matisse's 'Tête de femme' features a striking portrait of a woman.

Tête de femme

Henri Matisse

Egon Schiele's 'Head of a Woman' captures the intense emotional expression characteristic of Expressionism.

Head of a Woman

Egon Schiele

A sign painter precariously balances on a ladder, painting a shop sign while a curious crowd gathers below.

The sign painter

Charles Dana Gibson

A figurative painting by Carl Newman depicting a female nude.

Female Nude II

Carl Newman

Villagers gather along a sun-dappled lane in rural France, captured by Charles Dana Gibson.

In village near Paris

Charles Dana Gibson

A still life painting featuring a checkerboard and playing cards by Juan Gris.

Checkerboard and Playing Cards

Juan Gris

A bustling New York street scene capturing the energy of early 20th-century urban life.

The streets of new york

Charles Dana Gibson

A figurative painting by Leo Putz depicting a reclining figure.

Rückenakt

Leo Putz

This painting depicts a serene religious scene with vibrant colors and soft brushwork.

Prière

Pierre Bonnard

Portrait of Mr. Kessler by Raoul Dufy showcases vibrant colors and expressive brushwork.

Portrait de Mr Kessler

Raoul Dufy

A still life by Juan Gris featuring scissors and various objects.

Les Ciseaux

Juan Gris

Raoul Dufy's 'Le viaduc de Vence' captures a vibrant landscape with bold colors.

Le viaduc de Vence

Raoul Dufy

This painting by Max Slevogt features vibrant colors and dynamic figures.

Lederstumpf-Erzählungen Pl.31

Max Slevogt

Genre scene of a cobblestone path in Amsterdam by Willem Wenckebach, oil painting

Wijde Gang (Willemstraat) te Amsterdam

Willem Wenckebach

A contemplative interior scene by Léon Spilliaert.

Pop in zetel

Léon Spilliaert

A striking portrait showcasing intricate details and rich colors.

Gold Hands

Dean Cornwell

Arthur Dove's 'The Brush Broom' showcases a unique still life composition.

The Brush Broom

Arthur Dove

A serene interior scene depicting a bath.

Het bad

Léon Spilliaert

A scene depicting elegantly dressed figures lounging in a parlor, embodying the leisure of upper-class society.

Wasting time

Charles Dana Gibson

Gustav Klimt's 'Girlfriends (water snakes I)' features intertwined figures in a vibrant, decorative style.

Girlfriends (water snakes I)

Gustav Klimt

Portrait de femme de profil

Raoul Dufy

Juan Gris' 'The Smoker' presents a unique cubist interpretation of a man smoking.

The Smoker

Juan Gris

A Cubist painting by Juan Gris depicting a view across a bay.

La Vue sur la baie (View across the Bay)

Juan Gris

A still life painting by Juan Gris featuring glass, a newspaper, and foliage.

Verre, journal et feuillage

Juan Gris

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

Russkii revoliutsionnyi plakat Pl.02

Mikhail Mikhaĭlovich Cheremnykh

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

Russkii revoliutsionnyi plakat Pl.28

Mikhail Mikhaĭlovich Cheremnykh

Raoul Dufy's painting 'Dépiquage au ciel orageux' features vibrant colors and dynamic forms.

Dépiquage au ciel orageux

Raoul Dufy

Egon Schiele's painting depicts a woman in a provocative pose.

Onanierende Frau Mit Gespreizten Schenkeln (Masturbating Woman With Spread Thighs)

Egon Schiele

A poignant scene depicting a farewell between two figures.

Het afscheid

Constant Permeke

This painting depicts a vivid scene filled with expressive colors and dynamic figures.

Lederstumpf-Erzählungen Pl.03

Max Slevogt

A vibrant painting by Raoul Dufy showcasing lively colors and dynamic forms.

Madrigaux pl 6

Raoul Dufy

Egon Schiele's 'Semi-Dressed Model' captures the raw emotion of the human figure.

Semi-Dressed Model

Egon Schiele

A serene painting of a sleeping girl by Leo Putz.

Schlafendes Mädchen

Leo Putz

Max Slevogt's painting 'Schon deine Gnade macht mich reich' explores themes of grace and abundance.

Schon deine Gnade macht mich reich

Max Slevogt

Paul Klee's 'Schwarze Messe' features abstract forms and dark colors, reflecting a unique artistic vision.

Schwarze Messe

Paul Klee

Amedeo Modigliani's 'Young Man with a Cap' features a stylized portrait of a young man.

Young Man with a Cap

Amedeo Modigliani

Femme assise de profil, Suzanne

Louis Valtat

A poised young woman embodies the spirit of modernity in early 20th century America.

The spirit of the day

Charles Dana Gibson

Still life painting featuring a basket and siphon by Juan Gris.

Panier et siphon (Basket and Siphon)

Juan Gris

Landscape painting by Armand Apol, oil on canvas featuring warm hues and a serene horizon.

Paysage

Armand Apol

A self-portrait by Constant Permeke showcasing bold colors and expressive brushwork.

Zelfportret

Constant Permeke

Paul Klee's 'Zerstörung und Hoffnung' explores themes of destruction and hope through abstract forms.

Zerstörung und Hoffnung

Paul Klee

An abstract expressionist work by Edvard Munch.

Untitled 7

Edvard Munch

A captivating portrait by Julio Romero De Torres, showcasing a woman in a dreamlike state.

La Buenaventura

Julio Romero De Torres

A portrait of Monsieur Moroni by Philip Alexius de László.

Portrait Of Monsieur Moroni

Philip Alexius de László

Edvard Munch's 'Jens Thiis' is a striking portrait showcasing the artist's unique style.

Jens Thiis

Edvard Munch

A striking abstract work by Léon Spilliaert showcasing vibrant colors and dynamic forms.

Sites Brabançons 3

Léon Spilliaert

A decorative wall piece by Koloman Moser featuring intricate designs and vibrant colors.

Wanddecor December (December Wall Decoration)

Koloman Moser

A portrait of Jean Alexandre by Amedeo Modigliani, showcasing elongated features and a contemplative gaze.

Jean Alexandre portrait

Amedeo Modigliani

Paul Klee's 'Signs in the Sky' features abstract forms and vibrant colors.

Signs in the Sky

Paul Klee

Léon Spilliaert's 'Sites Brabançons 7' features abstract forms and a moody color palette.

Sites Brabançons 7

Léon Spilliaert

Léon Spilliaert's 'Sites Brabançons 1' features abstract forms and a moody color palette.

Sites Brabançons 1

Léon Spilliaert

A modern daniel by Charles Dana Gibson features a contemporary figure in a dynamic pose.

A modern daniel

Charles Dana Gibson

A dynamic depiction of a canal with a bridge, showcasing energetic brushwork and reflections in the water.

Canal with Bridge

Jules Schmalzigaug

A portrait by Oskar Laske depicting a figure with intense colors and emotional expression.

Selbstbildnis

Oskar Laske

A depiction of a lively scene from American life.

The Inland Printer September

Joseph Christian Leyendecker

Portrait of Karl Jensen-Hjell by Edvard Munch.

Karl Jensen-Hjell

Edvard Munch

Egon Schiele's 'Stillleben mit Gebäckteller' features a striking arrangement of baked goods.

Stillleben mit Gebäckteller

Egon Schiele

Constant Permeke's 'Wiedster' showcases a unique expressionist style.

Wiedster

Constant Permeke

Arthur Dove's 'Hand Sewing Machine' explores the intersection of technology and art.

Hand Sewing Machine

Arthur Dove

A portrait of a woman by Pierre Bonnard, showcasing vibrant colors and intimate details.

Vollard, A., Sainte Monique

Pierre Bonnard

A figurative painting by Constant Permeke depicting a rural scene.

Koestal

Constant Permeke

Paul Klee's 'Ewiges geht Vorüber (Reisebild)' features vibrant colors and abstract forms.

Ewiges geht Vorüber (Reisebild)

Paul Klee

Raoul Dufy's 'L’avenue du bois' captures a vibrant landscape with bold colors.

L’avenue du bois

Raoul Dufy

This painting features two female nudes in a serene setting.

Zwei weibliche Akte

Fritz Schaefler

Egon Schiele's 'Dr. Koller' captures a striking portrait of the physician.

Dr. Koller

Egon Schiele

Portrait of a Japanese girl by Alexandre Jacovleff.

Portrait of A Japanese Girl

Alexandre Jacovleff

This artwork is a striking example of Russian Constructivism.

Russkii revoliutsionnyi plakat Pl.38

Mikhail Mikhaĭlovich Cheremnykh

A portrait of a Kirghiz woman by Alexandre Jacovleff.

Femme kirghize, Soubashi

Alexandre Jacovleff

Paul Klee's 'Horizon, Zenith and Atmosphere' features a blend of colors and shapes.

Horizon, Zenith and Atmosphere

Paul Klee

A woman reading a letter in a cozy interior setting.

La lettre

Pierre Bonnard

A vibrant portrait by Raoul Dufy featuring bold colors and dynamic brushstrokes.

Soldat Anglais

Raoul Dufy

A portrait by Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst showcasing intricate details and a unique style.

H. Christoffel

Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst