In most countries, copyright expires 70 years after the death of the artist. That being so, I thought finding some free printable wall art would be easier than it was. There are plenty of cheesy 2nd rate paintings, but remarkably few that stand out for me.
I dig deep and these are the 3 artists I selected. I’ve picked eight winter themed paintings that meet the high standard I was looking for. These are really good and I urge you check these artists out.
Each file is free to download with no sign up required. You get the original source link, a brief bio about each artist, and simple tips on how to print them at home.
Enjoy
Hare in Winter: Bruno Liljefors
I only discovered Bruno Liljefors when researching public domain winter scenes. I’m glad I found him. I’ll be showing more of his paintings.
This is a summary of his Wikipedia Page:
Bruno Liljefors (1860–1939) was Sweden’s most influential wildlife painter of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Renowned for his dramatic depictions of predator–prey encounters and serene natural scenes, he combined scientific observation with artistic sensitivity.
Liljefors often painted foxes, hares, and birds in their natural habitats, capturing both the tension of survival and the beauty of the landscape. His work reflects influences from Impressionism, Art Nouveau, and Japanese art, yet remains uniquely Nordic in spirit.
Today, his paintings are celebrated for their realism, atmosphere, and ability to convey the raw vitality of nature.
Eagle Owl Under Snow Covered Firs: Bruno Liljefors
Fox in Winter: Bruno Liljefors
Stream in the Snow: Julian Falat
Another artist new to me. His snowscapes are beautiful and reading his bio, this is where he excelled.
This is a summary of his Wikipedia Page:
Julian Fałat (1853–1929) was one of Poland’s most celebrated watercolorists and a leading figure of Impressionism in Central Europe. Known for his luminous landscapes, hunting scenes, and portraits, Fałat captured the spirit of Polish nature and culture with a delicate yet expressive touch.
After studying in Kraków and Munich, he traveled widely across Europe and Asia, experiences that enriched his art. He later served as court painter to Kaiser Wilhelm II in Berlin before becoming director of the Kraków School of Fine Arts, which he reorganized into the Kraków Academy of Fine Arts.
His works, often infused with national identity and personal observation, remain treasured examples of Polish modern painting.
Cap of Snow: Julian Falat (13.33″ x 11.18″)
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Winter Landscape: Julian Falat
Painting of the Austrian Alps: Karl O’Lynch Von Town
This is a summary of his Wikipedia Page:
Karl O’Lynch von Town (1869–1942) was an Austrian Post‑Impressionist painter of Irish ancestry, born in Ljubljana. Trained in Graz, Vienna, and Munich, he became part of the Munich art scene and exhibited widely in Graz and Vienna.
A member of the Hagenbund, he traveled extensively across Europe, painting coastal landscapes of the North Sea and later mountain scenes in Bavaria, the Austrian Alps, and the Dolomites. His style blended naturalistic detail with atmospheric impression, often focusing on landscapes and seasonal moods.
Winter Landscape: Karl O’Lynch Von Town
Bonus Print – Alexei Kondratievich Savrasov
A Brief Summary
Alexei Kondratievich Savrasov (1830 – 1897) was a Russian painter celebrated as the founder of the lyrical landscape style.
Trained at the Moscow School of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture, he later taught there, influencing artists like Isaac Levitan. His masterpiece The Rooks Have Come Back (1871) captured the poetic mood of nature and became a landmark in Russian art.
A member of the Peredvizhniki movement, he rejected academic traditions in favor of more expressive, socially aware work. Despite early success, personal tragedy and alcoholism led to poverty in his later years. He died in Moscow in 1897, leaving a lasting legacy in Russian landscape painting.
How to Print These Paintings at Home (with Borders for Framing)
Optional professional printing: For gallery‑style results, take the files to a print shop and request archival inks on fine art paper with the border preserved.
Download the files: Each artwork is linked to its original source. Save the high‑resolution image to your computer.
File types: Use JPEG or TIFF files. JPEGs are widely supported and easy to handle, while TIFFs preserve maximum detail for professional printing.
Resolution (DPI): Print at 300 dpi (dots per inch). This ensures crisp detail and avoids pixelation, even at larger sizes.
Color mode: Keep the images in RGB if printing at home (most desktop printers expect RGB). For professional print shops, convert to CMYK for accurate color reproduction.
Add a white border: In your print settings, select “scale to fit” and then adjust margins to leave at least 2–3 centimeters of white space around the image. This border makes framing easier and gives the artwork breathing room.
Paper choice: Heavyweight matte or fine art paper works best. The texture enhances the painterly quality and prevents glare.
Frame with a Matboard: For the most elegant presentation, consider framing your prints with a surrounding matboard. A matboard not only protects the artwork from touching the glass but also adds visual depth, drawing the eye into the image.
With the generous white border you’ve already printed, a matboard enhances that spacing and creates a professional, gallery‑style look.
Choose a neutral shade (white, cream, or soft grey) to complement the winter tones of these paintings, or experiment with subtle colors that echo the artwork’s palette.
Image size: You must download the largest image size for the best results. You can reduce the image to fit a frame but enlarging it will reduce the image quality. You can get away with about a 10% enlargement, but I wouldn’t go further.
This selection will all print an image around about 10″ x 8″ without a problem. Some will print larger. Check the image size when you download them.
Free Printable Winter Art: Final Thoughts
These are free to anyone who wishes to search the web. They are 100% public domain copyright-free images.
If you take some care to print them on quality paper and frame them thoughtfully, they will make very attractive wall art.
I hope you find this curated selection helpful and if you want to see my own wildlife art, you can find them here:
The Wildlife Art of Kevin Hayler
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