Joseph Arthur Severn ( 1793 - 1879 ) was a British painter. Joseph Arthur Severn s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 259.46 USD for Steam barge on the Thames at dusk in 2005 to 10262.84 USD for PORTRAIT KEATS, JOHN (1795-1821, poet) in 2005 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.