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Robert Kenneth White
"Dancer's Dream" Large Original Oil Painting by Robert White, Frameless Display

2011

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“Dancer's Dream,” 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 greens, browns, and whites 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 dancers, the ballet, portraits, and color-rich works of art. 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 (1950-) Title: DANCER'S DREAM Medium & Surface: ORIGINAL OIL ON CANVAS (frameless, ready to hang) Signed: HAND SIGNED BY ARTIST LOWER RIGHT Year Created: 2011 Country of Creation: UNITED STATES Canvas Dimensions: 36 x 48 x 0.875 INCHES *This work of art is being sold as a frameless work of art. This frameless display is the standard display option for this artist's work and is ready to hang. We are here, however, to assist with any framing needs you may have. Additional Info: HIGHLY COLLECTIBLE ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING ON CANVAS, DIRECT FROM THE ARTIST’S COLLECTION Provenance: COLLECTION OF ROBERT KENNETH WHITE Artist Info/Bio: ARTIST BIOGRAPHY DOCUMENT IS INCLUDED Documentation: CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY IS INCLUDED About the Artist: Robert Kenneth White was born in Salinas, California on May 22, 1950. While growing up in the Monterey Valley, White became aware of his artistic talents at a very early age. The stark and beautiful wind-swept coast of Monterey gave him a freedom of spirit that shines through his work today and is often the subject of his paintings. White draws influence from John Singer Sargent, Rembrandt, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Norman Rockwell, Howard Paine, Jamie Wyeth, Claude Monet, Johannes Vermeer, and Auguste Rodin. 
White’s works have been collected and commissioned by well-known celebrities, fine art connoisseurs and corporations from around the world, including Fairmont Hotels, The Four Seasons, Bank of America, Toyota, and individuals such as Steven Spielberg, Harrison Ford, John Wayne, Cher, and Michael Douglas. Additionally, his work is featured in numerous public collections.
  • Creator:
    Robert Kenneth White (1950, American)
  • Creation Year:
    2011
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 36 in (91.44 cm)Width: 48 in (121.92 cm)Depth: 0.875 in (2.23 cm)
  • Medium:
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  • Period:
  • Framing:
    Framing Options Available
  • Condition:
    This work is in great condition consistent with age, direct from the artist. The painting features a frameless display. If you would like to add a frame to better match your style or environment, please contact us for Custom Archival Framing options.
  • Gallery Location:
    Encino, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1464210997982
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