SamoaLouis Eilshemius · 1907

  • Painting mediumOil
  • Medium typeWallArt
  • Art movementAmerican Impressionism
  • Creation date1907
  • Art periodModern
  • MuseumThe Phillips Collection

Louis Eilshemius (1864 – 1941)

Louis Michel Eilshemius was an American painter known for his hauntingly beautiful and unsettling landscapes populated by dreamlike figures. His unique style, marked by cardboard panels and a raw aesthetic, challenged conventions and earned him a place as a visionary outsider of early 20th-century art.

The Phillips Collection (Washington, D.C., United States of America)

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About this artwork

  • Title: Samoa
  • Artist: Louis Eilshemius
  • Year: 1907
  • Format: Landscape
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Where to see it: The Phillips Collection
  • Movement: American Impressionism
  • Medium: Oil
  • Medium type: WallArt
  • Creative period: Mature Period

Questions & Answers

How saturated is the palette of "Samoa"?

"Samoa" by Louis Eilshemius is recorded with a balanced soft saturation.

What underlying hue runs through "Samoa" by Louis Eilshemius?

An amber to saffron hue runs through "Samoa" by Louis Eilshemius.

Can the image of "Samoa" by Louis Eilshemius be freely reproduced?

Regarding copyright, "Samoa" is in the public domain - its copyright has expired.

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