Scottish, 1740–1793
Jacob More was a Scottish painter and printmaker, known for his landscapes and marine scenes. He is recognized for his contributions to the Romantic movement in the late 18th century. More was born in 1740 in Edinburgh, Scotland. He studied at the Royal Academy in Edinburgh and later moved to London, where he became associated with prominent artists of his time, including J.M.W. Turner. More's work often featured dramatic skies and turbulent seas, reflecting the sublime aspects of nature. His major works include 'The Storm' and 'A View of the Thames.' More's style is characterized by a blend of realism and romanticism, and he is significant for his influence on subsequent landscape painters in Britain.
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