Washington Allston ( 1779 - 1843 ) was an American painter. Washington Allston s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 48000 USD for HEAD OF A JEW in 2006 to 86100 USD for Robbers Fighting with Each Other for the Spoils Over a Murdered Traveler in 2017 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.