Joe Rosenthal ( 1911 - ) is an American painter. Joe Rosenthal s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 2600 USD for Flag Raising at Iwo Jima in 2005 to 32200 USD for FLAG RAISING ON MT. SURIBACHI, IWO JIMA in 2007 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.