Matthew James Macnally ( 1874 - 1943 ) was an Australian painter. Matthew James Macnally s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 1605.5 USD for Passing Storm and Landscape in 2004 to 3117.69 USD for Figures by the Beach in 2006 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.