Jay Norwood Darling ( 1876 - 1962 ) was an American painter. Jay Norwood Darling s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 450 USD for These are strenuous times for the pencil pushers in 2004 to 2467 USD for Design For First Federal "Duck Stamp" - 1934 in 2006 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.