John Prentiss Benson ( 1865 - 1947 ) was an American painter. John Prentiss Benson s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 4700 USD for The Home Port in 2004 to 27000 USD for THE WHALE HUNT: SETTING OUT AND NOON in 2005 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.