HE TIANJIAN ( 1893 - 1974 ) was a Chinese painter, known for his traditional guohua landscapes. HE TIANJIAN s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 7800 USD for THE RETURNING BOAT PASSING A CASTLE in 2005 to a remarkable record 848105.67 USD for Boating in 2011 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.