Walter Shirlaw ( 1838 - 1909 ) was an American painter. Walter Shirlaw s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 375 USD for Man Plowing in 2004 to 9000 USD for Omaha Dance-Northern Cheyennes-Tongue River Agency, M.T. in 2006 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.