Johann Moritz Rugendas ( 1802 - 1858 ) was a German painter. Johann Moritz Rugendas s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 42000 USD for Vue de Lima in 2003 to 197000 USD for VISTA DEL VALLE DE MÉXICO CON EL POPOCATÉPETL Y EL IZTACCIHUATL AL FONDO in 2013 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.