Alexander Nasmyth (after) ( 1758 - 1840 ) was a British painter. Alexander Nasmyth (after) s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 162.24 USD for An Italianate landscape with ruins in the middle distance in 2004 to 22155.61 USD for Cottage and Castle by a Lake in 2006 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.