Hardie Gramatky ( 1907 - 1979 ) was an American painter. Hardie Gramatky s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 650 USD for The Cannons at Compo Beach in 2006 to 3884 USD for A New England Christmas Eve in 2006 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.