Hayley Lever gained international renown for his seascapes, cityscapes, and still lifes, which he painted in a riveting Post-Impressionist manner. Born in Australia, Lever spent a decade working in England before joining the American art world. In 1912, on the advice of several artist friends, he settled in New York City and began exhibiting at all the major venues. His vibrant work combined Impressionist effects with Fauvism’s bold colors and patterns, earning him great recognition. He was commissioned to paint a portrait of the presidential yacht for President Coolidge and won gold medals from the 1915 International Pan-Pacific Exposition in San Francisco, The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and the National Academy of Design, which elected him an Academician. His paintings can now be found in major institutions throughout America, Europe, and Australia, including the White House, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Corcoran Gallery of Art, and the Art Gallery of South Australia.