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“Being There,” an original oil on canvas by Robert K. White, is a piece for the true collector. White’s careful attention to detail and vivid use of browns and reds project from the painting, immediately capturing the viewer's attention and highlighting the artist's keen ability to capture emotion and life - all in a brushstroke. White's talent for depicting light and shadow provides the foundation for him to deliver subjects and scenes to the viewer's eye. This masterful work would make a great addition to an art collection and enhance most any home, perfect for those who have an affinity for cityscapes, theater, and architecture. In the artist’s own words, “I don’t paint what is inside of me; I paint what I see outside of me. I’m an observer. If I see something and I feel an affinity for it, something just clicks in my head. I’ll make the decision right then and there to paint that particular subject during that particular moment. It’s a perfect moment. Once something has caught my eye and I’ve heard the “perfect” click, it’s like a photograph has been taken in my mind’s eye. I only have a few days of clarity with that image. I have to start the painting quickly or else it will be gone and I will lose that image forever.” Artist: ROBERT KENNETH WHITE...

ROBERT KENNETH WHITE – "TRANQUILITY" ⚜ Oil on canvas ⚜ Hand signed lower left ⚜ Frameless display ARCHITECTURAL GARDEN STUDY IN SUNLIT STILLNESS In Tranquility, Robert Kenneth White captures a moment of quiet illumination in a Mediterranean-style garden. A classical terracotta urn rests amid wildflowers and trimmed hedges, framed by palm fronds, stucco walls, and pale blue shutters. The painting balances bright floral textures with deep shadow, inviting viewers into a peaceful courtyard retreat. As the artist reflects, “This painting was inspired by the timeless beauty of southern France, and the wonderful homes that one finds there.” That inspiration shines through in both the subject and atmosphere—an evocation of warmth, elegance, and enduring charm. Known for his mastery of architectural scenes and natural light, White renders this composition with both structural clarity and painterly softness. The glowing focal point and contrasting cool shade exemplify his skill at evoking calm and stillness through light and design. WHY COLLECT THIS WORK? ✓ Original oil by Robert Kenneth White, acclaimed for garden courtyards and architectural realism ✓ Mediterranean palette with vibrant sunlight and lush foliage ✓ Ideal for collectors of classical realism, garden subjects, or decorative architectural studies ✓ Compact horizontal scale, perfect for home or hospitality interiors ARTWORK DETAILS: ▸ Title: "Tranquility" ▸ Artist: Robert Kenneth White ▸ Medium: Oil on Canvas ▸ Year of Creation: 2021 ▸ Signature: Hand signed lower left ▸ Country of Origin: United States ▸ Dimensions: — ◼︎ Canvas Size: 18.125 x 30.125 inches ▸ Condition: Excellent ▸ Framing: Frameless Display – Ready to hang or frame INCLUDED DOCUMENTATION ✓ Certificate of Authenticity ✓ Artist Biography Document THE ARTIST: Robert Kenneth White is a contemporary American realist known for his luminous courtyard scenes, tonal landscapes, and sunlit interiors. Drawing on the traditions of American and European realism, his work recalls the influence of artists like John Singer Sargent, Joaquín Sorolla, and John Register...

ROBERT KENNETH WHITE – "GOLDEN HOUR CAMP" ⚜ Oil on canvas ⚜ Hand signed lower left ⚜ Frameless display TONAL LANDSCAPE WITH CAMPFIRE GLOW BY ROBERT KENNETH WHITE In Golden Hour Camp...

ROBERT KENNETH WHITE – "PEACEFUL REFLECTION II" ⚜ Oil on canvas ⚜ Hand signed lower right ⚜ Frameless display CLASSICAL GARDEN INTERIOR WITH MEDITERRANEAN LIGHT In Peaceful Reflecti...

ROBERT KENNETH WHITE – "SPRING GREENS" ⚜ Oil on canvas ⚜ Hand signed lower right ⚜ Frameless display LUMINOUS FOREST STUDY IN EARLY SPRING LIGHT In Spring Greens, Robert Kenneth Whi...

ROBERT KENNETH WHITE – "FIELDS OF EVENING LIGHT" ⚜ Oil on canvas ⚜ Hand signed lower right ⚜ Frameless display ATMOSPHERIC SUNSET LANDSCAPE BY ROBERT KENNETH WHITE In Fields of Even...

ROBERT KENNETH WHITE (B. 1950) – "CHANNEL ISLANDS I" Oil on Canvas ⚜ Signed ⚜ Frameless Display A VIBRANT TRIBUTE TO THE CALIFORNIA COASTLINE A brilliant evocation of light and form...

ROBERT KENNETH WHITE – "A PAUSE FOR BASQUIAT" ⚜ Oil on Canvas ⚜ Hand Signed Lower Right ⚜ Frameless Display – Ready to hang BASQUIAT IN A MOMENT OF QUIET This large-scale oil on can...

ROBERT KENNETH WHITE – "MYSTIC FJORD" Oil on Canvas ⚜ Signed on Verso ⚜ Frameless Display AN EVOCATIVE STUDY OF LIGHT, FORM, AND COASTAL GRANDEUR In "Mystic Fjord", Robert Kenneth W...

ROBERT KENNETH WHITE – "SHUTTERS AND BLOSSOMS" ⚜ Oil on canvas ⚜ Hand signed lower right ⚜ Frameless display SUNLIT ARCHITECTURAL STILL LIFE WITH FLORAL DETAIL In Shutters and Blossoms, Robert Kenneth White captures the poetic quiet of a Mediterranean-style window framed by flowering plants and rustic wooden shutters. Dappled sunlight falls across the textured stucco wall, while clusters of greenery and delicate blooms fill the scene with warmth and charm. Balancing architectural form with botanical detail, the composition offers a harmonious interplay of structure, light, and color. White’s expert handling of shadow and surface texture recalls the traditions of 20th-century realism, while evoking the inviting atmosphere of Southern Europe. WHY COLLECT THIS WORK? ✓ Original oil by Robert Kenneth White, celebrated for his light-rich architectural scenes ✓ Inviting composition blending structure, foliage, and Mediterranean color ✓ Ideal for collectors of classical realism, garden themes, or romantic still life ✓ Rich scale and palette make this a stunning statement piece ARTWORK DETAILS: ▸ Title: "Shutters and Blossoms" ▸ Artist: Robert Kenneth White ▸ Medium: Oil on Canvas ▸ Year of Creation: 2018 ▸ Signature: Hand signed lower right ▸ Country of Origin: United States ▸ Dimensions: — ◼︎ Canvas Size: 36.375 x 30.125 inches ▸ Condition: Excellent ▸ Framing: Frameless Display – Ready to hang or frame INCLUDED DOCUMENTATION ✓ Certificate of Authenticity ✓ Artist Biography Document THE ARTIST: Robert Kenneth White is a contemporary American realist known for luminous paintings that merge classical architecture with natural beauty. His work often centers on quiet vignettes—courtyards, coastal scenes, and sunlit façades—that celebrate light, form, and atmosphere. In Shutters and Blossoms, White echoes the influence of artists like John Register...