Joseph Patrick Haverty RHA (1794 – 27 July 1864) was an Irish painter. Biography 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, popularised 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 27 July 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. His step brother was the author, Martin Haverty. References External links Haverty at Limerick School of Art If Walls Could Talk (Limerick School of Art) 1794 births 1864 deaths Burials at Glasnevin Cemetery 19th-century Irish painters Irish male painters People from County Galway People from Galway (city) Deaths from edema 19th-century Irish male artists