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Robert Kenneth White "Desert Ambush" Signed 2006 Oil Painting of Saharan Scene

2006

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ROBERT KENNETH WHITE – "DESERT AMBUSH" ⚜ Oil on canvas ⚜ Hand signed on verso ⚜ Frameless display SCENE OF SURVIVAL AND POWER IN THE SAHARA "Desert Ambush" captures a stark and emotionally charged encounter in the open dunes—where mounted raiders tower over fallen captives. Against a desolate expanse, the painting renders striking contrasts of light and shadow, submission and dominance. The sky churns with dusty violet hues, echoing the psychological tension of the scene below. Robert Kenneth White approaches this 2006 composition with painterly realism and compositional discipline, drawing inspiration from the Orientalist masters of the 19th century—particularly Jean-Léon Gérôme and Ludwig Deutsch. His figures are rendered with intense chiaroscuro, and the sense of isolation in the desert heightens the painting's narrative gravity. WHY COLLECT THIS WORK? ✓ Riveting figural scene in the style of 19th-century Orientalist painters ✓ Masterful control of anatomy, light, and desert atmosphere ✓ Rare subject matter among White’s largely Western or architectural oeuvre ✓ Powerful historical reference piece with cinematic tension ARTWORK DETAILS: ▸ Title: "Desert Ambush" ▸ Artist: Robert Kenneth White ▸ Medium: Oil on Canvas ▸ Year of Creation: 2006 ▸ Signature: Hand signed on verso ▸ Country of Origin: United States ▸ Dimensions: — ◼︎ Canvas Size: 19 x 30 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 known for his sweeping oil compositions that blend realism with emotional immediacy. While his landscapes and interiors often explore light and stillness, works like "Desert Ambush" highlight his ability to convey tension, movement, and historic resonance. This piece invites comparison with Orientalist painters such as Gérôme, Deutsch, and Charles Bargue—artists who examined scenes of North African culture and conflict with both aesthetic precision and dramatic flair. Collectors of academic figuration, historical narrative painting, or revivalist realism will find "Desert Ambush" a gripping and unusual example in White’s catalog.
  • Creator:
    Robert Kenneth White (1950, American)
  • Creation Year:
    2006
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19 in (48.26 cm)Width: 30 in (76.2 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 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: 1018371stDibs: LU2843216610052

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