Karl Russ ( 1779 - 1843 ) was an Austrian painter. Karl Russ s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 125.42 USD for Hekuba und ihre Kinder in 2008 to 4226.69 USD for The Legend of Agnesbründel in 2009 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.