Edward Emerson Simmons ( 1852 - 1932 ) was an American painter. Edward Emerson Simmons s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 2115 USD for On the River, New York/A Sketch in 2004 to 93600 USD for Gathering Wood - Concarneau - 1883 in 2009 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.