William Samuel Horton ( 1865 - 1936 ) was an American painter. William Samuel Horton s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 6600 USD for Barritz: petites personnes sur la plage in 2003 to 36425 USD for Blackbirds and Falling Snow in 2004 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.