William Mulready (after) ( 1786 - 1863 ) was an Irish painter. William Mulready (after) s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 164.73 USD for CROSSING THE FORD in 2006 to 929.92 USD for A mother and children on a country road; and Another similar in 2008 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.