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Robert Kenneth White "Daughter of the Light" Large Signed Mystical Realist Oil

2015

$6,100
£4,659.80
€5,353.64
CA$8,721.69
A$9,609.27
CHF 4,974.34
MX$115,698.09
NOK 62,987.17
SEK 59,172.46
DKK 39,975.11

About the Item

ROBERT KENNETH WHITE – "DAUGHTER OF THE LIGHT" ⚜ Oil on Canvas ⚜ Hand Signed on Verso ⚜ Frameless Display A VISIONARY WORK OF SYMBOLISM AND LIGHT In “Daughter of the Light” (2015), Robert Kenneth White departs from his realist landscapes to explore a dreamlike vision rooted in mysticism and transformation. Emerging from a tranquil, forested pool, a spectral female figure — rendered in ethereal blues and greens — radiates energy into the surrounding water and tangled roots. The painting evokes the boundary between the physical and the spiritual, where nature and consciousness intertwine. White’s use of light as a narrative force gives this work its otherworldly quality. Luminescent highlights seem to emanate from within the figure herself, rather than from any external source. The composition bridges the organic and the metaphysical, recalling the psychological depth of Odilon Redon, the tonal mastery of George Frederic Watts, and the visionary realism of Andrew Wyeth and Robert Bateman. WHY COLLECT THIS WORK? ✓ Rare example of Robert Kenneth White’s mystical, symbolic oeuvre ✓ Blends realism and surrealism with exceptional technical control ✓ A contemplative, luminous composition exploring the theme of renewal ✓ Ideal for collectors of figurative realism and visionary art ARTWORK DETAILS: ▸ Title: "Daughter of the Light" ▸ Artist: Robert Kenneth White ▸ Medium: Oil on Canvas ▸ Creation Date: 2015 ▸ Country of Creation: United States ▸ Signature: Hand Signed on Verso ▸ Provenance: Private Collection ▸ Dimensions: — ◼︎ Canvas Size: 30 inches x 48.125 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 American realist painter celebrated for his masterful use of light, atmosphere, and composition. His works bridge technical precision with deep emotional resonance, establishing him as one of the foremost figures in 21st-century realism. White’s subject matter spans coastal landscapes, vineyards, architectural vistas, and contemplative figurative works — all unified by a profound sensitivity to natural light and tone. His ability to translate stillness into visual poetry draws comparisons to masters such as Andrew Wyeth, Richard Schmid, and Clyde Aspevig. Beyond his acclaimed landscapes, White’s visionary paintings — including “Daughter of the Light” — explore mythic and symbolic themes through a distinctly realist lens. These works reveal an artist deeply attuned to both the seen and the unseen: the natural world and the inner world of imagination. In their spiritual luminosity and compositional harmony, they evoke the narrative intensity of the Symbolist tradition and the refined observation of classical realism. White’s paintings are held in numerous private collections throughout the United States and abroad. His work continues to resonate with collectors drawn to exceptional craftsmanship, timeless subject matter, and the rare fusion of realism and transcendence.
  • Creator:
    Robert Kenneth White (1950, American)
  • Creation Year:
    2015
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 48.125 in (122.24 cm)Depth: 0.875 in (2.23 cm)
  • Medium:
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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: 1017701stDibs: LU2843217041032

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