Joseph Ropes ( 1812 - 1885 ) was an American painter. Joseph Ropes s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 190 USD for BOYS CLIMBING TREES ABOVE VILLAGE in 2007 to 1700 USD for WAYFARERS WITH CITY ON THE HORIZON in 2014 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.