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Robert Kenneth WhiteRobert K. White "Frame and Pause" Large Oil on Canvas Figurative Painting2019
2019
$5,300
£4,039.75
€4,659.43
CA$7,527.58
A$8,089.18
CHF 4,340.32
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NOK 54,574.65
SEK 49,853.59
DKK 34,822.75
About the Item
ROBERT KENNETH WHITE (b. 1950) – "FRAME AND PAUSE"
Oil on Canvas ⚜ Signed on Verso ⚜ Frameless Display
A CONTEMPLATIVE FIGURATIVE INTERIOR STUDY
"Frame and Pause" is a quietly powerful figurative painting by Robert Kenneth White that explores stillness, introspection, and physical presence through a restrained interior composition. The reclining figure is rendered with White’s characteristic clarity of form and sensitivity to light, set against a pared-down background that allows the viewer to focus on posture, expression, and subtle emotional tension.
The composition emphasizes pause rather than action. The figure’s relaxed pose and direct gaze suggest a moment of rest suspended in time, while the neutral palette and carefully controlled brushwork create a calm, intimate atmosphere. White’s technical precision is evident in the naturalistic modeling of skin tones and fabric, balanced by a modern simplicity that avoids excess detail.
This work reflects White’s ongoing interest in figurative subjects that feel both contemporary and timeless. The painting invites extended viewing, rewarding close attention to surface, proportion, and the quiet psychological presence of the subject.
WHY COLLECT THIS WORK?
✓ Strong Figurative Composition
✓ Intimate Interior Subject
✓ Balanced Use of Light and Form
✓ Excellent Scale for Residential or Private Collection Display
ARTWORK DETAILS:
▸ Title: Frame and Pause
▸ Artist: Robert Kenneth White (b. 1950)
▸ Medium: Oil on Canvas
▸ Year of Creation: 2019
▸ Signature: Hand signed on verso
▸ Provenance: Private Collection
▸ Country of Creation: United States
▸ Dimensions:
— ◼︎ Canvas Size: 30.25 x 39.875 x 1.625 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 contemporary painter known for his refined realist technique and wide-ranging subject matter, including figurative works, portraits, landscapes, and interior scenes. Raised in Salinas, California, White developed an early sensitivity to light, space, and atmosphere that continues to inform his work today.
White is frequently compared to artists such as John Singer Sargent, Edward Hopper, and Norman Rockwell for his ability to combine technical mastery with narrative restraint. His paintings are grounded in direct observation, favoring clarity of form and honest representation over abstraction, while still maintaining a distinctly modern sensibility.
His work is held in prominent private and corporate collections, including Fairmont Hotels, Four Seasons Hotels, Bank of America, and Toyota. Collectors of Robert Kenneth White value his consistency, craftsmanship, and the quiet confidence of his visual language, which remains highly recognizable across decades of work.
- Creator:Robert Kenneth White (1950, American)
- Creation Year:2019
- Dimensions:Height: 30.25 in (76.84 cm)Width: 39.875 in (101.29 cm)Depth: 1.625 in (4.13 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: 1017781stDibs: LU2843217479702
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