Seton Hall University Libraries: Art &amp; Art History Research Guide: Image Collections

This guide will help you get started with your art research.

Museum Image Collections

Many museums and art collections around the world have created digital collections for the public to view.

Always be mindful of copyright information when using images in your work. Look for the words "Public Domain" or "Open Access" for images that are available for reuse.

Art Institute of Chicago
Artura.org
The nation’s first free online database of culturally diverse artwork and artists, and an open educational resource for researchers, curators, educators, and students.
The British Museum
Brooklyn Museum Collections
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Louvre
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
MoMA (Museum of Modern Art)
Museum of Fine Arts Boston
National Gallery of Art
Rijksmuseum
Netherlands museum of European and Asian art, with a special focus on Dutch art and history.
Smithsonian Collections
Collection of Smithsonian holdings, including museum objects, archives and library materials
Tate Collections (UK)
Victoria and Albert Museum (UK)