Max Ludby ( 1858 - 1943 ) was a British painter. Max Ludby s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 409.41 USD for THE GLEANERS in 2003 to 538.87 USD for Thames looking towards St. Paul's and Blackfriars Bridge in 2011 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.