John Austin Sands Monks ( 1850 - 1917 ) was an American painter. John Austin Sands Monks s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 1200 USD for SHEEP IN A LANDSCAPE in 2007 to 2300 USD for SHEEP GRAZING IN A LANDSCAPE in 2008 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.