Thomas Wilmer Dewing ( 1851 - 1938 ) was an American painter. Thomas Wilmer Dewing s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 1154.91 USD for An elegant lady, in a pink dress, seated in an interior in 2003 to 132000 USD for Lady in a Lavender Dress in 2005 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.