An extensive Italian river Landscape, with figures in the foreground and mountains beyond

After training and working in Edinburgh, in 1773 More settled in Rome where he remained until his death. He earned a considerable reputation in Italy and Reynolds is said to have remarked that 'he was the best painter of air since Claude'. A View of the Campagna and A View of Tivoli were sold by Christie's at Mere Hall, Cheshire, on 23 May 1994 (lots 239 and 240, sold £40,000 and £35,000 respectively).