Carl Gustav Carus ( 1789 - 1869 ) was a German painter. Carl Gustav Carus s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 16233.77 USD for Baumstudie bei Hosterwitz in 2004 to 115234.81 USD for Italian Fishermen in Naples Harbour in 2011 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.