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Robert Kenneth WhiteRobert Kenneth White "Grand Cru Classé" Oil Painting of Bear and Hummingbird2014
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ROBERT KENNETH WHITE – "BEAR WATCHING" (aka "GRAND CRU CLASSÉ")
⚜ Oil on Canvas ⚜ Hand Signed Lower Right; Titled on Verso ⚜ Frameless Display
A WHIMSICAL BLEND OF STRENGTH, GRACE, AND HUMOR
In "Bear Watching" (also known as "Grand Cru Classé"), Robert Kenneth White showcases his signature ability to merge technical mastery with quiet wit. A contemplative brown bear, perched serenely on a wine crate, gazes toward a hovering hummingbird—an unlikely moment of calm suspended between power and fragility. The title, a playful nod to fine Bordeaux vintages, reinforces the painting’s balance of sophistication and humor.
White’s soft brushwork, warm tonal range, and luminous handling of fur and light invite the viewer to read deeper into the scene: a meditation on contrast—wildness and refinement, stillness and movement, ferocity and gentleness. This 2014 work remains one of the artist’s most memorable animal compositions, capturing what White himself described as “one of my favorite pieces—it still brings a smile to my face whenever I see it.”
WHY COLLECT THIS WORK?
✓ Signature example of Robert Kenneth White’s expressive realism with narrative wit
✓ Combines masterful texture with symbolic contrast between bear and hummingbird
✓ Distinctively titled and inscribed, reflecting White’s lyrical approach to subject and tone
✓ Highly collectible—one of the artist’s personally favored compositions
ARTWORK DETAILS
▸ Title: "Bear Watching" (aka "Grand Cru Classé")
▸ Artist: Robert Kenneth White
▸ Medium: Oil on Canvas
▸ Creation Date: 2014
▸ Country of Creation: United States
▸ Signature: Hand Signed Lower Right; Titled on Verso
▸ Provenance: Private Collection
▸ Dimensions:
— ◼︎ Canvas Size: 48 inches x 40 inches x 1.75 inches
▸ Framing: Frameless Display – Ready to hang
▸ Condition: Excellent condition commensurate with age
INCLUDED DOCUMENTATION
✓ Certificate of Authenticity
✓ Artist Biography Document
THE ARTIST:
Robert Kenneth White (American, b. 1950) is a contemporary realist painter acclaimed for his luminous treatment of light, texture, and form. His work spans evocative landscapes, intimate portraits, and symbolic figurative scenes that blend emotional depth with technical precision. White’s artistic lineage draws inspiration from masters such as Andrew Wyeth and Joaquín Sorolla, yet his voice remains distinctly modern—combining serenity with narrative presence.
White’s animal paintings, including "Bear Watching", exemplify his unique balance between humor and reverence for nature. Across his oeuvre, he invites viewers to pause within moments of introspection, empathy, and beauty. His works are held in major private collections across the United States, admired for their craftsmanship and enduring emotional resonance.
- Creator:Robert Kenneth White (1950, American)
- Creation Year:2014
- Dimensions:Height: 48 in (121.92 cm)Width: 40 in (101.6 cm)Depth: 1.75 in (4.45 cm)
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- Condition:This artwork is well-preserved and in excellent condition commensurate with its age.
- Gallery Location:Miami, FL
- Reference Number:Seller: 1016031stDibs: LU2843217029062
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