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Robert Kenneth WhiteRobert K. White "Elephants at the Gate" Large 5-Foot Oil Painting on Canvas2017
2017
$7,300
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ROBERT KENNETH WHITE (b. 1950) – "ELEPHANTS AT THE GATE"
Oil on Canvas ⚜ Hand Signed Lower Right ⚜ Frameless Display
A CONTEMPORARY INTERPRETATION OF ORIENTALIST TRADITION
"Elephants at the Gate" presents a monumental yet intimate scene in which a procession of elephants emerges through an ornate architectural threshold. Drawing from the visual language of the orientalist era, Robert Kenneth White reinterprets the subject through a contemporary lens, emphasizing scale, atmosphere, and quiet narrative tension rather than spectacle.
The composition is anchored by the contrast between the massive forms of the elephants and the intricately carved wooden gates that frame their passage. Subtle shifts in light and shadow guide the viewer inward, creating a sense of depth and anticipation as the figures move forward. The restrained palette and measured realism lend the work a timeless quality, bridging historical reference with modern sensibility.
As the artist described the work, it is “a scene from the orientalist era, but with a contemporary touch.” That balance defines the painting’s appeal, offering both familiarity and reinterpretation within White’s broader figurative animal series.
WHY COLLECT THIS WORK?
✓ Large scale figurative animal composition with strong architectural framing
✓ Contemporary reinterpretation of a historical subject
✓ Part of White’s figurative animal works exploring scale and narrative
✓ Strong visual presence suited for primary placement
ARTWORK DETAILS:
▸ Title: Elephants at the Gate
▸ Artist: Robert Kenneth White (b. 1950)
▸ Medium: Oil on Canvas
▸ Year of Creation: 2017
▸ Signature: Hand Signed Lower Right
▸ Provenance: Private Collection
▸ Country of Creation: United States
▸ Dimensions:
— ◼︎ Canvas Size: 29.875 x 59.875 x 0.75 inches
▸ Condition: Excellent, commensurate with age
▸ Framing: Frameless Display, ready to hang or frame
INCLUDED DOCUMENTATION:
✓ Certificate of Authenticity
✓ Artist Biography Document
THE ARTIST:
Robert Kenneth White (b. 1950) is an American painter whose work bridges contemporary realism with classical compositional traditions. Working primarily in oil on canvas, White is recognized for his precise handling of form, light, and atmosphere across figurative, architectural, and animal subjects.
Often compared by collectors to artists such as Richard Estes, Rackstraw Downes, Andrew Wyeth, and Edward Hopper, White’s paintings occupy a distinct position within contemporary American realism. His figurative animal works in particular combine observational accuracy with restrained narrative, appealing to collectors seeking realism with conceptual depth.
White’s paintings are held in numerous private collections and have been acquired by corporate and hospitality collections including Fairmont Hotels, Four Seasons, Bank of America, and Toyota. His work has also been collected by Steven Spielberg, Harrison Ford, Cher, and Michael Douglas. White continues to produce highly finished oil paintings that remain discoverable and sought after within the contemporary realist market.
- Creator:Robert Kenneth White (1950, American)
- Creation Year:2017
- Dimensions:Height: 29.875 in (75.89 cm)Width: 59.875 in (152.09 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
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- 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: 1017691stDibs: LU2843217477692
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