Mitch Epstein ( 1952 - ) is an American painter. Mitch Epstein s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 100 USD for Paestum, Italy, 1977 in 2006 to 62500 USD for Amos Coal Power Plant, West Virginia from American Power in 2015 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.