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Robert Kenneth WhiteRobert K. White "Girl in Leptis Magna" Large 4-Foot Figurative Oil Painting2018
2018
$7,000
£5,335.52
€6,153.97
CA$9,942.09
A$10,683.82
CHF 5,732.49
MX$125,848.93
NOK 72,079.73
SEK 65,844.37
DKK 45,992.31
About the Item
ROBERT KENNETH WHITE (b. 1950) – "GIRL IN LEPTIS MAGNA"
Oil on Canvas ⚜ Hand Signed Lower Left ⚜ Frameless Display
AN ENCOUNTER BETWEEN CLASSICAL HISTORY AND CONTEMPORARY PORTRAITURE
In Girl in Leptis Magna, Robert Kenneth White brings together his long-standing fascination with antiquity and his disciplined approach to figurative realism. Set within the monumental ruins of Leptis Magna, one of the great cities of the Roman Empire, the composition places a contemporary female subject against carved stone reliefs and weathered brickwork that speak to centuries of human history.
The figure is rendered with remarkable naturalism, her wind-swept hair and direct gaze creating a quiet tension against the stillness of the ancient architecture. White’s control of light and surface allows the stone textures and the living presence of the subject to coexist without competing, emphasizing continuity rather than contrast.
Reflecting on the work, the artist has noted that this painting grew from his interest in ancient cultures and the enduring human presence within them. The result is a composition that feels timeless, where history functions not as backdrop, but as an active participant in the narrative.
WHY COLLECT THIS WORK?
✓ A figurative composition set within the monumental ruins of Leptis Magna
✓ A large-scale oil painting with strong architectural and historical presence
✓ A mature work from Robert Kenneth White’s established figurative period
✓ A painting that bridges classical antiquity and contemporary realism
ARTWORK DETAILS:
▸ Title: Girl in Leptis Magna
▸ Artist: Robert Kenneth White (b. 1950)
▸ Medium: Oil on Canvas
▸ Year of Creation: 2018
▸ Signature: Hand signed lower left
▸ Provenance: Private Collection
▸ Country of Creation: United States
▸ Dimensions:
— ◼︎ Canvas Size: 48 x 36 inches x 1.5 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 recognized for his refined realism and his ability to merge classical subject matter with contemporary observation. Raised in Salinas, California, White developed an early sensitivity to form, light, and structure that continues to define his work today.
His paintings frequently explore architecture, history, figurative studies, and landscape, drawing inspiration from artists such as John Singer Sargent, Diego Velázquez, Edward Hopper, and the compositional clarity of Renaissance art. White’s approach is grounded in direct observation, with an emphasis on balance, restraint, and technical precision.
White’s work is held in notable private and corporate collections, including Fairmont Hotels, The Four Seasons, Bank of America, and Toyota. His paintings have been acquired by prominent collectors such as Steven Spielberg, Harrison Ford, Cher, and Michael Douglas. Through a career spanning decades, White has established a body of work that is both accessible and deeply rooted in art-historical tradition.
- Creator:Robert Kenneth White (1950, American)
- Creation Year:2018
- Dimensions:Height: 48 in (121.92 cm)Width: 36 in (91.44 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 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: 1017481stDibs: LU2843217480212
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