Giuseppe De Nittis ( 1846 - 1884 ) was an Italian painter. Giuseppe De Nittis s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 4069.91 USD for La Negra in 2003 to a remarkable record 1330000 USD for A ride along the Avenue des Champs-Elysées in 2009 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.