Frederick Havill

Havill contributed to multiple mediums, but is best remembered for his role in portraiture and for being a founding member of the modern English school of watercolour.

[1] During the 1840s, Havill began his most active period leading to his showing at the Royal Academy of Arts in 1849 and continuing through to 1874, where he exhibited chiefly.

[3] Within the art world of the 19th century, Havill is recognised as a "founder of the water colour school", as described by Huntley Carter in The New Age.

[4] His most prestigious work is housed in the National Portrait Gallery, including his posthumous portrait of the Scottish physician and pioneer missionary David Livingstone, an oil on canvas donated by John Lillie in 1896.

Havill's work has been offered at auction many times, with prices ranging from $500 to $2,375 depending on the size and medium of the artwork.