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Louis Eilshemius Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Louis Eilshemius our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

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Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Louis Eilshemius · 1864 – 1941

Wading Through Water, 1916, Louis Eilshemius

1916 · original 77 x 100 cm

A watercolor of figures wading through shallow water near mountains, with birds flying above a small boat in a picturesque setting.

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Art Movement: Naive Art
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 129 artworks by Louis Eilshemius
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Mother Bereft (1890) by Louis Eilshemius

1890 · original 52 x 37 cm

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Art Movement: Impressionism

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 2 of 129 artworks by Louis Eilshemius
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Adirondacks: Bridge for Fishing (1897) by Louis Eilshemius

1897 · The Phillips Collection, Washington, D.C.

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Art Movement: Post-Impressionism
Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 3 of 129 artworks by Louis Eilshemius
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Beach at Apia, Samoa, 1905, Louis Eilshemius

1905 · Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 4 of 129 artworks by Louis Eilshemius
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Louis Eilshemius: Springtime Song

1902 · Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, Ithaca · original 27.94 x 44.45cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 129 artworks by Louis Eilshemius
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Louis Eilshemius, The Concert Singer (1910)

1910 · Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven

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Color Palette: Monochrome

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 6 of 129 artworks by Louis Eilshemius
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Louis Eilshemius, Children on the Beach (1909)

1909 · The Phillips Collection, Washington, D.C. · original 2.06 x 3.0cm

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Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 7 of 129 artworks by Louis Eilshemius
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Louis Eilshemius, Samoa (1907)

1907 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 61 x 70 cm

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Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 8 of 129 artworks by Louis Eilshemius
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Spanish Fortress in Moonlight, 1909, Louis Eilshemius

1909 · original 33 x 25 cm

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Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 9 of 129 artworks by Louis Eilshemius
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Girl Resting by Louis Eilshemius

1910 · original 32 x 52 cm

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Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 10 of 129 artworks by Louis Eilshemius
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Landscape With Two Nudes, Louis Eilshemius

1908 · original 67 x 103 cm

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 11 of 129 artworks by Louis Eilshemius
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Sorrowful Girl, Louis Eilshemius

1908 · original 30 x 23 cm

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 12 of 129 artworks by Louis Eilshemius
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Fifty Seventh Street

1908 · Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C. · original 66 x 24 cm

Discover "Fifty Seventh Street" by Louis Michel Eilshemius (1908). A haunting moonlit cityscape in a unique Impressionistic style, championed by Duchamp. Explore this rediscovered American visionary.

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Art Movement: Impressionism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 13 of 129 artworks by Louis Eilshemius
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The Flood (1911) by Louis Eilshemius

1911 · original 46 x 55 cm

Discover 'The Flood' by Louis Michel Eilshemius (1911). A haunting oil painting of a flooded street scene in muted tones, showcasing an American visionary’s unique style & atmosphere.

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Art Movement: Post Impressionism
Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 14 of 129 artworks by Louis Eilshemius
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Louis Michel Eilshemius Self-Portrait (1915) by Louis Eilshemius

1915 · National Portrait Gallery, Washington, D.C.

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Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 15 of 129 artworks by Louis Eilshemius
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The Startled Nymphs by Louis Eilshemius, 1914

1914 · Museum of Fine Arts, Boston · original 46.99 x 72.39cm

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Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 16 of 129 artworks by Louis Eilshemius
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Nude in Tree by Louis Eilshemius, 1917

1917 · Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, Ithaca

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 17 of 129 artworks by Louis Eilshemius
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Nymphs at Sunset, 1917, Louis Eilshemius

1917 · Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, Ithaca · original 102.9 x 153.0cm

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 18 of 129 artworks by Louis Eilshemius
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The Sheik (1917) by Louis Eilshemius

1917 · Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, Ithaca · original 45.7 x 77.5cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 19 of 129 artworks by Louis Eilshemius
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Louis Eilshemius, Nude in Woods (1916)

1916 · Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, Ithaca · original 53.3 x 80.0cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 20 of 129 artworks by Louis Eilshemius
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Louis Eilshemius: Tragedy of the Sea

1916 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 103 x 156 cm

Explore 'Tragedy of the Sea' by Louis Michel Eilshemius – a haunting grayscale oil painting capturing raw emotion & nature’s power. Romantic realism, 1916.

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Art Movement: Romanticism
Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 21 of 129 artworks by Louis Eilshemius
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Louis Eilshemius, Two Women in Uniform Before Tent (1916)

1916 · original 60 x 98 cm

Explore Louis Michel Eilshemius’ ‘Two Women in Uniform,’ a captivating 1916 oil painting of American soldiers. Impressionistic style, rural scene & patriotic symbolism – a rediscovered American masterpiece.

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Art Movement: Impressionism
Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 22 of 129 artworks by Louis Eilshemius
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Bathers (1920) by Louis Eilshemius

1920 · Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn · original 22.8 x 30.5cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 23 of 129 artworks by Louis Eilshemius
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Swimming Party (1918)

1918 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 78 x 103 cm

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 24 of 129 artworks by Louis Eilshemius
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Louis Eilshemius, Nude in Forest (1916)

1916 · Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C. · original 30 x 51 cm

Discover Louis Michel Eilshemius’ ‘Nude in Forest,’ a captivating 1916 oil painting blending fantasy & realism. Explore its unique style, dramatic lighting & evocative beauty – an American modernism masterpiece.

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Art Movement: Post-Impressionism
Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 25 of 129 artworks by Louis Eilshemius
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The artist

Louis Eilshemius

1864 – 1941

Quick facts

Typical colorsneutrals, earthy, dark
Top-ranked workWading Through Water
Room fitliving room
Topics exploredlandscape, water, american art, mountains, people
Creative periodsmature period
Color intensitybalanced, vivid, monochromatic
Lifespan77 years
Works on APS129

Biography

A Visionary Outsider: The Enigmatic World of Louis Michel Eilshemius

Born into affluence in 1864 near Newark, New Jersey, Louis Michel Eilshemius remains a compelling and often perplexing figure in the landscape of American art. His life was a curious blend of rigorous academic training and an utterly untamed artistic spirit—a dichotomy that resulted in works both hauntingly beautiful and deliberately unsettling. Though born into privilege, Eilshemius’s path wasn't one of easy acceptance within the established art world; instead, he carved out his own unique niche, becoming a celebrated outsider whose vision was truly ahead of its time. He received a comprehensive education, studying in Europe and briefly attending Cornell University before dedicating himself to art at the Art Students League of New York. This formal grounding is evident in his early landscapes, which initially echoed the Barbizon school and artists like Corot, George Inness, and Albert Pinkham Ryder—but even then, a nascent individuality began to glimmer beneath the surface. These initial works, while technically proficient, failed to garner significant attention, setting the stage for a dramatic shift in style that would define his legacy.

The Evolution of a Unique Aesthetic

Around 1910, Eilshemius’s artistic voice underwent a profound transformation. He began to reject conventional techniques, embracing a coarser, more direct approach. A pivotal change was his preference for painting on cardboard rather than canvas—a deliberate choice that contributed to the raw, unrefined quality of his work. This period marked the emergence of his signature style: moonlit landscapes populated by voluptuous nymphs and figures rendered with an almost childlike naiveté. These weren’t classical depictions of mythological beings; they were dreamlike visions imbued with a strange, unsettling energy. The nudes themselves often possessed exaggerated smiles, adding to the disconcerting effect. His paintings of New York rooftops, equally captivating, are characterized by sinuous “frames” he painted directly onto the canvas, further emphasizing their otherworldly quality. This period also saw Eilshemius’s increasingly eccentric behavior; frustrated with a lack of recognition, he even briefly signed his work as "Elshemus," believing his name was too long to be remembered!

Recognition and Rediscovery

Despite facing widespread critical bewilderment during his lifetime, Eilshemius found an unlikely champion in Marcel Duchamp. Duchamp recognized the unique power of Eilshemius’s work and invited him to exhibit in Paris in 1917—a gesture that brought some international attention but also sparked further controversy. The Parisian reception was mixed, yet it planted a seed for future appreciation. For years, Eilshemius remained largely overlooked, struggling with financial hardship and declining mental health. He continued to paint, write, compose music, and publish his own eccentric manifestos, all while battling obscurity. It wasn’t until after his death in 1941, at Bellevue Hospital, that a broader audience began to recognize the brilliance of his vision. The rediscovery of Eilshemius was gradual but significant, fueled by scholars and collectors who appreciated his originality and his rejection of artistic norms.

Legacy and Lasting Influence

Today, Louis Michel Eilshemius is celebrated as a pivotal figure in American modernism—a precursor to both Naive art and the visionary landscapes that would emerge later in the 20th century. His work can be found in prominent collections such as The Phillips Collection in Washington, D.C., and the Neuberger Museum of Art in New York State, which houses a substantial body of his paintings donated by Roy Neuberger. Eilshemius’s influence extends beyond his aesthetic innovations. He embodies the spirit of artistic independence—a refusal to compromise one's vision for the sake of acceptance. His story serves as a reminder that true originality often exists on the fringes, and that sometimes it takes time for the world to catch up with a visionary artist. He was an artist who dared to be different, and in doing so, left an indelible mark on the history of American art.

Key Works & Collections

Nude in Landscape (1900): A captivating oil painting held within the Smithsonian collection, showcasing his romantic style and unique brushwork.
Nude in Forest (1916): An evocative masterpiece blending fantasy and realism, exemplifying American modernism.
Pale Blue Landscape: A serene oil painting that beautifully blends romanticism with personal symbolism.
The Phillips Collection (Washington, D.C.): Features several of Eilshemius’s most notable works.
Neuberger Museum of Art (New York State): Houses a large and significant collection donated by Roy Neuberger.

Questions & Answers

Is there a chronological account of Louis Eilshemius?

A chronological account of Louis Eilshemius's work is available on the artist's Chronicle page, where the artworks pass in order of creation, chapter by chapter.

What are the birth city and country of Louis Eilshemius?

Louis Eilshemius was born in Newark, in United States.

How popular are Louis Eilshemius's artworks?

A Stats page exists for Louis Eilshemius, presenting statistics about the artist's artworks on this website.

By the WikiOO.org Editorial Team Updated Sept. 1, 2026

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