Mary Corita Kent ( 1918 - 1986 ) was an American painter. Mary Corita Kent s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 50 USD for BE PATIENT in 2004 to 2000 USD for The time is past when good men can remain silent (Daniel Berrigan) in 2011 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.