William Baxter Closson ( 1848 - 1926 ) was an American painter. William Baxter Closson s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 10575 USD for Preparing for the Pageant in 2006 to 14100 USD for Three-Day Guests at Wellesley College in 2006 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.