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Robert Kenneth White
Robert K. White “The Caress” Signed Large-Scale Equine Oil Painting on Canvas

2018

$7,000
£5,268.62
€6,163.96
CA$9,899.95
A$10,055.33
CHF 5,794.60
MX$121,403.18
NOK 67,309.72
SEK 67,871.31
DKK 46,077.63

About the Item

ROBERT KENNETH WHITE (b. 1950) – “THE CARESS” Oil on Canvas ⚜ Hand Signed Lower Left ⚜ Frameless Display AN INTIMATE EQUINE PORTRAIT OF TENDERNESS AND QUIET POWER In The Caress, Robert Kenneth White delivers a striking close-range portrait of two horses in a moment of gentle connection. The composition is tightly cropped, filling the entire canvas with the warmth of golden hide, flowing mane, and the soft press of one muzzle against another. The effect is both monumental and tender, an intimate gesture rendered at grand scale. White’s palette is restrained yet luminous, built from layered ochres, burnt siennas, and warm amber tones that give the horses’ coats a nearly tactile quality. Wisps of platinum and flaxen mane sweep across the foreground, painted with fine, deliberate strokes that convey movement and softness against the darker tonal fields beneath. The interplay of light and shadow across the horses’ faces creates a sculptural depth, with passages of warm highlight dissolving seamlessly into cooler mid-tones along the bridge of the nose and brow. The painting recalls the tradition of monumental equine portraiture, from George Stubbs’s anatomical precision to Rosa Bonheur’s spirited vitality, yet White approaches the subject with a contemporary sensibility, favoring emotional proximity over full-body spectacle. There is no bridle, no rider, no landscape: just the animal itself, observed with reverence and rendered with quiet authority. At 48x36 inches, The Caress commands attention in any setting. Its warm earth tones and organic energy make it an ideal focal piece for an equestrian estate, a ranch-style interior, a rustic luxury lodge, or a refined living space seeking a statement work that balances power with grace. Equally at home above a stone mantel or anchoring a contemporary gallery wall, the painting speaks to collectors of realist art, equine subjects, and American contemporary painting alike. WHY COLLECT THIS WORK? ✓ Intimate Equine Portrait – A rare close-range composition capturing tenderness between two horses ✓ Masterful Brushwork – Layered tonal work with sculptural depth and luminous warmth ✓ Versatile Display – Warm palette suited to equestrian estates, luxury lodges, and modern interiors ✓ Highly Collectible Artist – Works held in corporate and celebrity collections worldwide ARTWORK DETAILS: ▸ Title: The Caress ▸ Artist: Robert Kenneth White (b. 1950) ▸ Medium: Oil on Canvas ▸ Year of Creation: 2018 ▸ Signature: Hand Signed Lower Left ▸ Provenance: Private Collection ▸ Country of Origin: United States ▸ Dimensions: — ◼︎ Canvas Size: 48 x 36 x 0.875 inches ▸ Condition: Excellent, commensurate with age ▸ Framing: Frameless Display, ready to hang or frame THE ARTIST: Robert Kenneth White (b. 1950) is an American realist painter whose career spans more than four decades of work in oil, watercolor, acrylic, and sculpture. Born in Salinas, California and raised along the windswept Monterey coast, White came to painting largely through self-directed study, immersing himself in the works of the Renaissance masters, most notably Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, as well as the American realist tradition of John Singer Sargent, Rembrandt van Rijn, and Johannes Vermeer. His figurative sensibility also draws from the luminous observation of Andrew Wyeth and Jamie Wyeth, and the quiet narrative stillness of Edward Hopper and Norman Rockwell. White’s paintings are held in corporate and private collections across the globe, with commissioned works displayed in landmark properties including Fairmont Hotels, The Four Seasons, Bank of America, Toyota, and Nissan Motor Company. His canvases have entered the collections of prominent figures including Steven Spielberg, Harrison Ford, Cher, Michael Douglas, Steve Martin, and President Ronald Reagan. His work is represented in commercial and institutional spaces across Spain, Italy, Egypt, England, Australia, Singapore, Japan, Hong Kong, and the United States. Known for his ability to capture what he calls a “perfect moment,” an instinctive, almost photographic clarity that initiates each new painting, White’s works span landscapes, seascapes, figurative compositions, equine studies, and Americana. His paintings are celebrated for their psychological depth and technical command of light, shadow, and form, reflecting a career built on close observation and a deep affinity for the natural world.
  • Creator:
    Robert Kenneth White (1950, American)
  • Creation Year:
    2018
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 48 in (121.92 cm)Width: 36 in (91.44 cm)Depth: 0.875 in (2.23 cm)
  • Medium:
    Canvas,Oil
  • Movement & Style:
    Realist
  • Period:
    2010-
  • Framing:
    Framing Options Available
  • Condition:
    This artwork is well-preserved and in excellent condition commensurate with its age.
  • Gallery Location:
    Miami, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 1017721stDibs: LU2843217816502

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