Seth A Whipple ( 1855 - 1901 ) was an American painter. Seth A Whipple s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices varying from 308 USD for Pittsburgh Ship, Hamburg Harbor in 2013 to 360 USD for Tug "Champion" at Head of Belle Isle Towing Grain Schooners in 2013 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.