Thomas Cowperthwaite Eakins ( 1844 - 1916 ) was an American painter. Thomas Cowperthwaite Eakins s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 101575 USD for Ernest Lee Parker in 2002 to a remarkable record 1945000 USD for REAR ADMIRAL CHARLES DWIGHT SIGSBEE in 2008 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.