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Robert Kenneth WhiteRobert K. White "Elephant Ride" Large 4-Foot Oil Painting on Canvas2019
2019
$7,800
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ROBERT KENNETH WHITE (B. 1950) – "ELEPHANT RIDE" AKA "BUTTERFLY"
Oil on Canvas ⚜ Signed ⚜ Frameless Display
A POETIC FIGURATIVE ANIMAL PAINTING WITH SYMBOLIC IMAGERY
In “Elephant Ride” aka “Butterfly,” Robert Kenneth White presents a quietly surreal and emotionally resonant composition that blends realism with symbolism. A young girl seated atop an elephant gazes gently at a butterfly, suspended in a field of soft blue punctuated by floating white orbs. The scene feels timeless and dreamlike, balancing innocence, wonder, and scale.
White’s mastery is evident in the careful modeling of the elephant’s form and texture, contrasted against the simplified background that heightens the narrative focus. The juxtaposition of the monumental animal with the fragile butterfly introduces a contemplative tension, inviting interpretations around curiosity, gentleness, and the balance between strength and delicacy.
The work reflects White’s long standing interest in figurative storytelling and animal symbolism, executed with refined oil technique and a restrained yet evocative palette. The painting is visually engaging and emotionally accessible, positioning it as a lyrical example within White’s figurative animal work.
WHY COLLECT THIS WORK?
✓ Signed Original Painting by Robert Kenneth White
✓ Figurative Animal Composition with Narrative Depth
✓ Strong Visual Impact in a Large Format Work
✓ Collected Contemporary American Artist
ARTWORK DETAILS:
▸ Title: "Elephant Ride" aka "Butterfly"
▸ Artist: Robert Kenneth White (b. 1950)
▸ Medium: Oil on Canvas
▸ Year of Creation: 2019
▸ Signature: Hand signed lower right and titled on verso
▸ Provenance: Private Collection
▸ Country of Creation: United States
▸ Dimensions:
— ◼︎ Canvas Size: 40 x 48.375 x 1.75 inches
▸ Condition: Excellent, commensurate with age
▸ Framing: Frameless Display ready to hang or frame
THE ARTIST:
Robert Kenneth White is a prominent American painter recognized for his ability to merge realism with imaginative narrative. Raised in Salinas, California, White developed an early sensitivity to landscape, light, and observation that continues to shape his work today.
“I don’t paint what is inside of me. I paint what I see outside of me,” White has said. “I’m an observer. If something resonates, something clicks.” This philosophy underpins his approach across landscapes, figurative scenes, and animal compositions.
White’s influences range from the light driven traditions of Claude Monet and John Singer Sargent to the narrative clarity of Norman Rockwell and the classical depth of Rembrandt. His work is grounded in traditional oil technique while maintaining a contemporary sensibility that appeals to modern collectors.
His paintings are held in corporate and private collections including Fairmont Hotels, The Four Seasons, Bank of America, and Toyota, and have been acquired by collectors such as Steven Spielberg, Harrison Ford, Cher, and Michael Douglas. With decades of continued practice, White’s work remains highly sought after for its craftsmanship, clarity, and emotional resonance.
- Creator:Robert Kenneth White (1950, American)
- Creation Year:2019
- Dimensions:Height: 40 in (101.6 cm)Width: 48.375 in (122.88 cm)Depth: 1.75 in (4.45 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: 1016041stDibs: LU2843217474272
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