John Joseph Barker ( 1769 - 1847 ) was a painter. John Joseph Barker s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 106.25 USD for THE OLD PEASANT; AND HIS WIFE in 2006 to 1017.41 USD for Figures and horse before a country cottage; and another of figures on a woodland path in 2010 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.