Karl Schrag ( 1912 - 1997 ) was an American painter. Karl Schrag s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 2500 USD for SUNFLOWERS-LAST GLOW in 2004 to 15405 USD for Big Meadow with Birch Tree in 2006 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.