Thomas Waterman Wood ( 1823 - 1903 ) was an American painter. Thomas Waterman Wood s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 21150 USD for A Visit from the Landlord, 1885 in 2004 to 180000 USD for ARGUING THE QUESTION in 2007 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.