James Desvarreux Larpenteur ( 1847 - 1937 ) was an American painter. James Desvarreux Larpenteur s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 1610 USD for Tending the flock in 2003 to 5000 USD for CATTLE AND SHEEP FORDING A RIVER in 2007 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.