Career
A native of Galway City, Haverty was first recognized in 1814 after sending a painting to the Hibernian Society of Artists. His 1844 piece, The Limerick Piper, became one of the most famous 19th century lithographs. The work features Patrick O"Brien, a blind Gaelic piper from Labasheeda, popularized by Haverty"s painting.
He painted genre scenes, landscapes, and portraits, a fine example of the latter features Daniel O’Connell.
Haverty died of edema on July 27, 1864 following a long illness, and was buried at Glasnevin Cemetery. In November 2003, one of Haverty"s paintings sold for a record €227,000 at one of Christie"s auctions of Irish art
