Johan Thomas Skovgaard ( 1888 - 1977 ) was a Danish painter. Johan Thomas Skovgaard s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 35.85 USD for Amphi-Teatret i Pompei in 2004 to 871.67 USD for Fieldfares in a tree in 2009 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.