Walter William May ( 1831 - 1896 ) was a British painter. Walter William May s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 400.75 USD for BARGES IN A DUTCH LANDSCAPE in 2003 to 1719.2 USD for Barges running out of the Scheldt on a blustery day in 2005 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.