Painter, mainly in oil, of figures, landscapes, still life and figures. Born at Arksey, Yorkshire, he was the son of the artist and collector Charles Somerville and the brother of the painter Peggy Somerville. Studied art with his father, then self-taught. In his early twenties travelled to Africa, where he painted. An exuberant Colourist, Somerville exhibited at the RA, ROI, the Alpine Club Gallery, RHA, RSA, the Fine Art Society and in the provinces. Lived near Woodbridge, Suffolk.