Walter Whitcomb Thompson ( 1862 - 1948 ) was an American painter. Walter Whitcomb Thompson s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 70 USD for steam locomotive pulling train, sketch verso of birds in 2004 to 3800 USD for RUINS ON SAPALOE ISLAND in 2012 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.