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Robert Kenneth WhiteRobert Kenneth White "Cairn Road" Signed Realist Oil, Western Desert Landscape2012
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About the Item
ROBERT KENNETH WHITE – "CAIRN ROAD"
⚜ Oil on Canvas ⚜ Hand Signed Lower Right ⚜ Frameless Display
A QUIET TESTAMENT TO ENDURANCE AND SOLITUDE
In “Cairn Road” (2012), Robert Kenneth White evokes the timeless rhythm of the American West—a lone rider leading his mules across a sun-bleached desert expanse. The title references the small stacked stones, or cairns, seen at lower right—a universal marker of direction, guidance, and perseverance. Bathed in muted light, the painting reveals White’s characteristic mastery of tone and atmosphere, where soft hues of ochre, sand, and sky merge in a harmony of endurance and reflection.
The scene carries both narrative and emotional weight, resonating with the legacy of Western realists such as Maynard Dixon and Thomas Moran, yet rendered with White’s distinctly modern restraint. His brushwork blends realism with poetic minimalism, letting vast space and silence speak louder than motion.
WHY COLLECT THIS WORK?
✓ Signature Western landscape by Robert Kenneth White, marked by serene minimalism
✓ Subtle storytelling balanced with striking composition and tonal precision
✓ Embodies themes of endurance, solitude, and the timeless spirit of the American West
✓ Museum-quality realism with poetic atmosphere
ARTWORK DETAILS:
▸ Title: "Cairn Road"
▸ Artist: Robert Kenneth White
▸ Medium: Oil on Canvas
▸ Creation Date: 2012
▸ Country of Creation: United States
▸ Signature: Hand Signed Lower Right
▸ Provenance: Private Collection
▸ Dimensions:
— ◼︎ Canvas Size: 20.125 inches x 36.125 inches x 0.875 inches
▸ Framing: Frameless Display – Ready to hang
▸ Condition: Excellent condition commensurate with age
INCLUDED DOCUMENTATION:
✓ Certificate of Authenticity
✓ Artist Biography Document
THE ARTIST:
Robert Kenneth White (American, b. 1950) is a contemporary realist known for his commanding use of light and texture across both landscapes and figurative subjects. His work bridges the technical rigor of traditional realism with the emotive atmosphere of modern painting. White’s Western subjects, vineyard studies, and coastal compositions reveal a sensitivity to the land and a meditative stillness rarely achieved in contemporary realism.
Collectors and critics alike have compared his atmospheric tonal work to Andrew Wyeth, Clyde Aspevig, and Richard Schmid, while his Western imagery echoes the narrative poise of Howard Terpning and Bill Anton. His paintings have become highly sought after for their contemplative quiet, technical excellence, and emotional depth.
- Creator:Robert Kenneth White (1950, American)
- Creation Year:2012
- Dimensions:Height: 20.125 in (51.12 cm)Width: 36.125 in (91.76 cm)Depth: 0.875 in (2.23 cm)
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- Condition:This artwork is well-preserved and in excellent condition commensurate with its age.
- Gallery Location:Miami, FL
- Reference Number:Seller: 1018541stDibs: LU2843217035272
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