Items Similar to Robert K. White "The Sea Remembers the Sky" Oil on Canvas, Atmospheric Seascape
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 8
Robert Kenneth WhiteRobert K. White "The Sea Remembers the Sky" Oil on Canvas, Atmospheric Seascape2017
2017
$2,300
$3,60036% Off
£1,736.87
£2,718.5836% Off
€1,988.55
€3,112.5236% Off
CA$3,248.20
CA$5,084.1436% Off
A$3,546.26
A$5,550.6636% Off
CHF 1,859.16
CHF 2,909.9936% Off
MX$43,070.67
MX$67,414.9636% Off
NOK 23,217.86
NOK 36,340.9936% Off
SEK 21,923.85
SEK 34,315.5936% Off
DKK 14,842.44
DKK 23,231.6436% Off
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)
- Medium:
- Movement & Style:
- Period:
- Condition:This artwork is well-preserved and in excellent condition commensurate with its age.
- Gallery Location:Miami, FL
- Reference Number:Seller: 1017961stDibs: LU2843216522512
About the Seller
No Reviews Yet
Vetted Professional Seller
Every seller passes strict standards for authenticity and reliability
Established in 1968
1stDibs seller since 2025
5 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: <1 hour
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Shipping from: Miami, FL
- Return Policy
Authenticity Guarantee
In the unlikely event there’s an issue with an item’s authenticity, contact us within 1 year for a full refund. DetailsMoney-Back Guarantee
If your item is not as described, is damaged in transit, or does not arrive, contact us within 7 days for a full refund. Details24-Hour Cancellation
You have a 24-hour grace period in which to reconsider your purchase, with no questions asked.Vetted Professional Sellers
Our world-class sellers must adhere to strict standards for service and quality, maintaining the integrity of our listings.Price-Match Guarantee
If you find that a seller listed the same item for a lower price elsewhere, we’ll match it.Trusted Global Delivery
Our best-in-class carrier network provides specialized shipping options worldwide, including custom delivery.More From This Seller
View All"Pacific Horizon" Signed Ocean Landscape by Robert Kenneth White, Oil on Canvas
Located in Miami, FL
ROBERT KENNETH WHITE – "PACIFIC HORIZON"
Oil on Canvas ⚜ Hand Signed Lower Right ⚜ Frameless Display
A TRANQUIL VIEW OF THE CALIFORNIA COASTLINE IN EARLY LIGHT
In “Pacific Horizon,...
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Robert Kenneth White "Mystic Fjord" Signed Oil on Canvas, Dramatic Seascape
Located in Miami, FL
ROBERT KENNETH WHITE – "MYSTIC FJORD"
Oil on Canvas ⚜ Signed on Verso ⚜ Frameless Display
AN EVOCATIVE STUDY OF LIGHT, FORM, AND COASTAL GRANDEUR
In "Mystic Fjord", Robert Kenneth W...
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Robert White "Channel Islands I" Signed Oil on Canvas, Coastal California View
Located in Miami, FL
ROBERT KENNETH WHITE (B. 1950) – "CHANNEL ISLANDS I"
Oil on Canvas ⚜ Signed ⚜ Frameless Display
A VIBRANT TRIBUTE TO THE CALIFORNIA COASTLINE
A brilliant evocation of light and form...
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Robert Kenneth White "Racing the Tempest" Signed 2017 Maritime Oil Painting
Located in Miami, FL
ROBERT KENNETH WHITE – "RACING THE TEMPEST"
⚜ Oil on canvas ⚜ Hand signed lower right ⚜ Frameless display
DRAMATIC MARITIME SCENE BY ROBERT KENNETH WHITE
In "Racing the Tempest," Ro...
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
California Coast I – Large Framed Seascape Original Oil Painting by Robert White
Located in Miami, FL
— CALIFORNIA COAST I — BY ROBERT K. WHITE (B. 1950)
Original Oil on Canvas ⚜ Large Scale ⚜ Signed ⚜ Framed
A DRAMATIC COASTAL MASTERPIECE
This large-scale original oil painting by R...
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Other Medium
Robert Kenneth White "Sanctuary of the Sea" 2015 Oil of Imagined Classical Port
Located in Miami, FL
ROBERT KENNETH WHITE – "SANCTUARY OF THE SEA"
⚜ Oil on canvas ⚜ Hand signed on verso ⚜ Frameless display
MYTHIC SEASCAPE WITH FANTASTICAL ARCHITECTURE
In Sanctuary of the Sea (2015), Robert Kenneth White presents a visionary coastal realm—part ancient city, part imagined utopia. Classical domes and soaring towers rise from lush hillsides and rugged cliffs, their golden light and crisp detailing reminiscent of both Mediterranean antiquity and high fantasy world-building. Rich sapphire waters lap against stone piers as a sailboat makes its way through the tranquil harbor, offering a sense of scale and serenity.
Executed in oil with White’s signature attention to atmospheric color and architectural clarity, this large-format landscape blends historical evocation with imaginative escape. The composition feels cinematic and immersive, balancing realism with reverie—inviting comparisons to romantic illustrators like Maxfield Parrish, the architectural surrealism of Simon Stålenhag, or the coastal visions of classical landscape painters.
WHY COLLECT THIS WORK?
✓ Dreamlike coastal cityscape rendered in luminous oil technique
✓ Large, immersive horizontal format ideal for major feature walls
✓ Evokes timeless architectural fantasy with painterly realism
✓ A standout for collectors of Maxfield Parrish, James Gurney, or Thomas Cole
ARTWORK DETAILS:
▸ Title: "Sanctuary of the Sea"
▸ Artist: Robert Kenneth White
▸ Medium: Oil on Canvas
▸ Year of Creation: 2015
▸ Signature: Hand signed on verso
▸ Country of Origin: United States
▸ Dimensions:
— ◼︎ Canvas Size: 19.75 x 39.5 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 richly imagined compositions that merge classical realism with visionary storytelling. His works often blend architectural fantasy with mythic naturalism, drawing comparisons to the luminous worlds of Maxfield Parrish and the immersive landscapes of James Gurney, creator of Dinotopia. White’s painterly technique—marked by soft atmospheric transitions and crisp linearity—recalls Thomas Cole and J.M.W. Turner, while his symbolic, storybook environments resonate with fans of Roger Dean...
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
You May Also Like
Gathering Point contemporary moody ocean and cloudscape
By Katherine Kean
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This original oil on linen painting, inspired by an adventurous, stormy day on the Big Island in Hawaii at lava engulfed, surf pounded, Kaimu beach is 24 x 30 inches, on gallery wrap...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Linen, Oil
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Dark Sea under Clouded Sky contemporary landscape painting
By Katherine Kean
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Dark Sea under Clouded Sky captures the fierce energy of a restless sea under an approaching storm. The composition features deep, muted blues and grays that merge into the churning ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Linen, Oil
Green Wave storm seascape atmospheric
By Katherine Kean
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Green Wave oil on linen 30 x 48 inches Original oil on linen painting, inspired by the beautiful black sand beaches of the Big Island in Hawaii on an a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
$4,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Breath of the Sea, Oil Painting
By Tiffany Blaise
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
The artwork captures the serenity of the ocean. Painted with oil paint and cold wax, the waves carry a slightly raised texture, adding to the realistic qualit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Ocean Breeze Large Seascape Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork
By Karen Darbinyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Large Size oil Painting
Artist: Karen Darbinyan
Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind
Medium: Oil on Linen,
Year: 2019
Style: Classic Art, Impressionism,
Subj...
Category
2010s Academic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Stormy Day - original seascape contemporary coastal realism oil painting nature
By Alexandra Velichko
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online.
In this shoreline seascape painting, contemporary realist Alex...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$2,424 Sale Price
20% Off
Free Shipping
More Ways To Browse
Horses In Meadow Oil Painting
Horses Ploughing
Icon Wood Panels
James Castle
Landscape Painting Of Wales
Lepage Vintage
Light On Water Paintings
Maritime Realist Art
Moonlight Scene
Naval Academy Vintage
Oil Painting St Tropez
Oil Paintings Michigan
Oil Paintings Of Chicago
Painting Mont Blanc
Paintings Flowering Trees
Paintings Of Vineyards
Paris Eiffel Tower Painting
Raoul Dufy Framed