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Robert Kenneth WhiteRobert K. White “Frisco Reverie" Large 4-Foot Oil Painting on Canvas2017
2017
$7,000
£5,334.13
€6,151.72
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ROBERT KENNETH WHITE (b. 1950) – "FRISCO REVERIE"
Oil on Canvas ⚜ Hand Signed Lower Right ⚜ Frameless Display
A QUIET MOMENT OF AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL MEMORY
In Frisco Reverie, Robert Kenneth White captures a contemplative scene centered on a steam locomotive paused beneath classical architecture. Two children stand in quiet fascination beside the engine, their small scale emphasizing both the power of the machine and the wonder it inspires. The composition balances mechanical precision with human curiosity, a hallmark of White’s narrative-driven realism.
The title references the St. Louis–San Francisco Railway, widely known as the Frisco Line, an important American rail system that played a major role in 20th-century transportation and commerce. Rather than depicting motion or spectacle, White chooses a moment of stillness, inviting the viewer to reflect on memory, industry, and the passage of time.
Rendered with controlled brushwork and a restrained palette of warm ochres, steel greys, and architectural stone tones, the painting evokes nostalgia without sentimentality. The scene feels distinctly American, grounded in history yet observed through a contemporary lens.
WHY COLLECT THIS WORK?
✓ Narrative realism exploring American industrial history
✓ Railroad subject tied to the historic St. Louis–San Francisco Railway
✓ Strong sense of scale contrasting childhood curiosity with mechanical power
✓ Thoughtful composition emphasizing stillness, memory, and passage of time
ARTWORK DETAILS:
▸ Title: Frisco Reverie
▸ Artist: Robert Kenneth White (b. 1950)
▸ Medium: Oil on Canvas
▸ Year of Creation: 2017
▸ Signature: Hand Signed Lower Right
▸ Provenance: Private Collection
▸ Country of Origin: United States
▸ Dimensions:
— ◼︎ Canvas Size: 36 x 48 x 0.875 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 realist painter known for his ability to merge technical precision with quiet narrative depth. Raised in Salinas, California, White developed an early sensitivity to landscape, architecture, and everyday human experience, themes that continue to define his work today.
White’s paintings often explore moments of pause rather than action, drawing influence from artists such as Edward Hopper, Andrew Wyeth, Norman Rockwell, and John Singer Sargent. His approach emphasizes observation, light, and structure, allowing scenes to unfold subtly without overt dramatization.
His work is held in corporate and private collections worldwide, including those of Fairmont Hotels, Four Seasons, Bank of America, and Toyota. White’s paintings have also been collected by notable figures such as Steven Spielberg, Harrison Ford, Cher, and Michael Douglas. Through decades of consistent practice, he has established a reputation for thoughtful, finely executed paintings that resonate with collectors seeking narrative realism in contemporary American art.
- Creator:Robert Kenneth White (1950, American)
- Creation Year:2017
- Dimensions:Height: 36 in (91.44 cm)Width: 48 in (121.92 cm)Depth: 0.875 in (2.23 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: 1017731stDibs: LU2843217479722
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