Frank Weston Benson ( 1862 - 1951 ) was an American painter. Frank Weston Benson s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 251500 USD for The shadow in 2002 to a remarkable record 3376000 USD for THE ARTIST'S DAUGHTERS (THE DINING ROOM) in 2005 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.