Samuel Prout Hill ( 1820 - 1861 ) was an Australian painter. Samuel Prout Hill s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices varying from 1637.39 USD for A.S.W. VIEW OF THE STATE HOUSE, BOSTON in 2005 to 1765.57 USD for Man of War Ship in 2010 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.