Robert Fulton ( 1765 - 1815 ) was an American painter. Robert Fulton s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 284.28 USD for The Illustrated Book of Pigeons in 2004 to 6250 USD for Portrait of The First Sir Grenville Temple Bart in 2013 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.