Louis Eilshemius, an enigmatic outsider artist, found inspiration and pursued his artistic endeavors in New Jersey, New York, and Europe. His unconventional approach and unique vision captivated the support and admiration of Marcel Duchamp. Eilshemius dedicated himself to painting landscapes and nudes. In his self-published flyers, he often referred to himself as an "Educator, Ex-actor, Amateur All-around Doctor, Mesmerist-Prophet and Mystic, Reader of Hands and Faces, Linguist of 5 languages," and notably, a "Spirit-Painter-Supreme."