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Robert K. White "The Sea Remembers the Sky" Oil on Canvas, Atmospheric Seascape

2017

$2,300
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£1,736.87
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€1,988.55
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CA$3,248.20
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A$3,546.26
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CHF 1,859.16
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NOK 23,217.86
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SEK 21,923.85
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DKK 14,842.44
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About the Item

ROBERT KENNETH WHITE – "THE SEA REMEMBERS THE SKY" Oil on Canvas ⚜ Hand Signed Lower Right ⚜ Frameless Display A COASTAL STORMSCAPE OF LIGHT, WATER, AND MEMORY In "The Sea Remembers the Sky," Robert Kenneth White renders an unforgettable moment of nature’s drama with atmospheric depth and poetic restraint. Painted in 2017, this coastal composition captures a rainstorm sweeping over a distant headland as shafts of light break through darkened clouds. A churning sea in the foreground reflects the shifting tones above—blues, grays, and ochres intermingling in a luminous interplay of mood and weather. This work showcases White’s ability to balance realism with expressive power, grounding the viewer in a place that feels both observed and imagined. WHY COLLECT THIS WORK? ✓ Signed original by noted American plein air painter Robert Kenneth White ✓ Pristine coastal composition with layered depth and tonal realism ✓ Evocative depiction of a coastal storm with exceptional light and atmosphere ✓ Ideal for collectors of tonal seascapes and expressive realist landscapes ARTWORK DETAILS: ▸ Title: "The Sea Remembers the Sky" ▸ Artist: Robert Kenneth White (b. 1950) ▸ Medium: Oil on Canvas ▸ Year of Creation: 2017 ▸ Signature: Hand Signed Lower Right ▸ Country of Origin: United States ▸ Dimensions: — ◼︎ Canvas Size: 20.25 x 36 inches ▸ Condition: Excellent ▸ Framing: Frameless Display – Ready to hang or frame INCLUDED DOCUMENTATION: ✓ Certificate of Authenticity ✓ Artist Biography Document THE ARTIST: Robert Kenneth White (b. 1950) is an American painter recognized for his luminous landscapes and coastal vistas, shaped by early exposure to the Monterey Valley and later life along the California coast. Deeply influenced by the traditions of John Singer Sargent, Claude Monet, and Norman Rockwell, White’s work reflects both technical precision and emotional resonance. White paints from direct observation, saying, “I don’t paint what’s inside me—I paint what I see outside of me.” His collectors include institutions like Fairmont Hotels and the Four Seasons, as well as private clients such as Steven Spielberg, Harrison Ford, and Michael Douglas. White’s paintings are celebrated for their immersive atmosphere, rich light, and bold use of color—distinctly American in tone, yet universally admired.
  • Creator:
    Robert Kenneth White (1950, American)
  • Creation Year:
    2017
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20.25 in (51.44 cm)Width: 36 in (91.44 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: 1017961stDibs: LU2843216522512

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