John Hervey Oswald ( 1834 - 1895 ) was an Icelander painter. John Hervey Oswald s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 54.78 USD for ROUGH WEATHER in 2005 to 691.72 USD for A cottage by the sea in 2006 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.