Thomas Nast ( 1840 - 1902 ) was an American painter. Thomas Nast s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 2442 USD for The New Hay-Pauncefote Treaty in 2004 to 210000 USD for The Halt (The Drink of Water), 1864 in 2007 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.