Nelson White Art

American, b. 1932

Nelson H. White was born in New London, Connecticut in 1932. White has been surrounded by art and artists from the time he was born. He received his earliest art instruction from his grandfather, Henry Cooke White (1861-1952) and his father Nelson Cooke White (1900-1989), both important American artists. The family lived in Waterford, Connecticut and the elder White had been an early member of the art colony in Old Lyme, Connecticut. Known for his paintings of the Connecticut landscape and shoreline, Henry Cooke White became a teacher to his son, Nelson Cooke White. Living with his parents at the Florence Griswold house in Old Lyme, he met some of the most important and influential artists of the day, Childe Hassam, Will Howe Foote and Harry Hoffman. Later, Nelson White's father began to take his family to summer on Shelter Island and became friendly with many of the artists of the Peconic colony such as Irving Wiles, an important American impressionist. After graduating from the Tabor Academy in Marion, Massachusetts in 1951, Nelson H. White began to study at Mitchell College in Connecticut but left to pursue studies in the violin, musical theory and composition. At this time, he began to spend more time studying art with his father and grandfather. By 1955, Nelson H. White had decided to devote himself to a career as a painter and traveled to Florence, Italy to become an apprentice to Pietro Annigoni, the world-renowned Florentine master. Within two years, the young White had won two awards for his work. While in Florence he also studied with the great Italian teacher, Nerina Simi. Today, White divides his time between the United States and Florence. White is still actively involved with studies at The Florence Academy of Art in Florence, Italy. Although he has received instruction from some very important artists, White's work is highly individual. He paints with great spirit. Upon seeing his work one quickly senses White’s great love for nature and the outdoors. Through his eyes we are able to view and interpret nature in an intimate manner. Whether Nelson H. White is painting the Connecticut shore, a beach in Italy, a pond on Shelter Island or the hills of Vermont, he allows the observer to view a soft, yet dramatic side of nature. His ability to use color, coupled with rich brush work and a graduation of light, air and atmosphere allows one to enjoy a certain mood which is clearly conveyed in White's paintings. It is a mood that leaves us with a lasting impression. White has shown his work in numerous galleries across the globe since the 1950s, from the United States all the way to Italy and Russia. White's first museum restrospective was in the New Britain Museum of American Art in July 2012. His work can be found in many private and public collections, as well as several museums.

Artist: Nelson White

Nelson White"Bagno Artiglio 03.18.2019" small oil painting of yellow umbrella, Italian beach, 2029

$2,500

"Bagno Artiglio 03.18.2019" small oil painting of yellow umbrella, Italian beach

By Nelson White

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Painted en plein air. Frame Dimensions 9 x 16in Artist Bio: Nelson H. White was born in New London, Connecticut in 1932. White has been surrounded by art and artists from the time he was born. He received his earliest art instruction from his grandfather, Henry Cooke White (1861-1952) and his father Nelson Cooke White (1900-1989), both important American artists. The family lived in Waterford, Connecticut and the elder White had been an early member of the art colony in Old Lyme, Connecticut. Known for his paintings of the Connecticut landscape...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Nelson White Art

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Oil

Nelson WhiteSunset Sea & Sky 02.21.2021, 2021

$2,400

Sunset Sea & Sky 02.21.2021

By Nelson White

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Painted en plein air. Frame Dimensions 8 x 15in Artist Bio: Nelson H. White was born in New London, Connecticut in 1932. White has been surrounded by art and artists from the tim...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Nelson White Art

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Oil

Nelson WhiteSea and Sky 09.19.2021, 2021

$4,250

Sea and Sky 09.19.2021

By Nelson White

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

A Nelson White plein air painting. Frame Dimensions: 17 x 14 inches Artist Bio: Nelson H. White was born in New London, Connecticut in 1932. White has been surrounded by art and a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Nelson White Art

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Oil, Panel

Nelson WhiteBagno La Salute 09.28.2021, 2021

$5,800

Bagno La Salute 09.28.2021

By Nelson White

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

A plein-air painting of a beach scene. A single person walks along the shore while a single boat sails across the horizon. A singular orange umbrella stands off...

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2010s Impressionist Nelson White Art

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Oil

Nelson WhiteSunset Sea Sky 11.20.2021, 2021

$2,200

Sunset Sea Sky 11.20.2021

By Nelson White

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

An oil painting of a dramatic sunset on the water. The pink and orange brushstrokes in the sky are reflected and amplified on the waves beneath. A hazy purple stripe separates the se...

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2010s Impressionist Nelson White Art

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Canvas, Oil

Nelson WhiteThe Waves, Versilia, Italy, 2019

$2,000

The Waves, Versilia, Italy

By Nelson White

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Oil Painting of the waves in Versilia, Italy, from plenaire .

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2010s Nelson White Art

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Linen, Oil

Nelson White"Brooklyn Bridge III 01.30.2011" oil painting of Iconic NYC at dusk, framed, 2011

$2,500

"Brooklyn Bridge III 01.30.2011" oil painting of Iconic NYC at dusk, framed

By Nelson White

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Oil painting by Nelson H. White, Painted en plein air along New York City's East River in 2011. Geometric blocks of color make up the Manhattan Skyline. Signed, lower right corner....

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Nelson White Art

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Oil

Nelson WhiteHealdsburg Ca 11.08.2009, 2009

$2,200

Healdsburg Ca 11.08.2009

By Nelson White

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Painted en plein air. Framed Dimensions: 11.5 x 16.5 inches Artist Bio: Nelson H. White was born in New London, Connecticut in 1932. White has been surrounded by art and artists f...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Nelson White Art

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Oil

Nelson WhiteSunset Lido Di Torre Del Lago 04.25.2003, 2003

$3,800

Sunset Lido Di Torre Del Lago 04.25.2003

By Nelson White

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

A soft sunset over a distant horizon that peeks through the dunes of the beach. Painted en plein air. Frame Dimensions 13.5 x 17.5in Artist Bio: Nelson H. White was born in New Lo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Nelson White Art

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Oil

Nelson WhiteTellaro Italy, 2009

$5,400

Tellaro Italy

By Nelson White

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

A foggy Tellaro, Italy. Painted en plein air. Artist Bio: Nelson H. White was born in New London, Connecticut in 1932. White has been surrounded by art and artists from the time he...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Nelson White Art

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Oil

Nelson WhiteMashomack Point, 2012, 2012

$5,400

Mashomack Point, 2012

By Nelson White

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

A marshy landscape painted en plein air. Artist Bio: Nelson H. White was born in New London, Connecticut in 1932. White has been surrounded by art and artists from the time he was b...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Nelson White Art

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Oil

Nelson WhiteThe Creek Shelter Island 09.20.2020, 2020

$8,850

The Creek Shelter Island 09.20.2020

By Nelson White

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

A soft landscape painting, done en plein air painting by Nelson White. Framed dimensions: 19 x 31 inches Artist Bio Nelson H. White was born...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Nelson White Art

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Oil

Nelson WhiteBagno Martinelli 10.20.2018, 2018

$8,850

Bagno Martinelli 10.20.2018

By Nelson White

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

The recognizable Nelson White umbrellas bask in the sun in this plein air beach scene. Framed Dimensions: 21 x 31.25 inches Artist Bio: Nelson H. W...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Nelson White Art

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Oil, Panel

Nelson WhiteBagno La Salute 9.27.2019, 2019

$9,500

Bagno La Salute 9.27.2019

By Nelson White

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

A Nelson White plein air painting. Frame Dimensions: 22 x 30 inches Artist Bio: Nelson H. White was born in New London, Connecticut in 1932. White has been surrounded by art and a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Nelson White Art

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Oil

Nelson WhiteBagno La Salute 09.16.2019, 2019

$14,200

Bagno La Salute 09.16.2019

By Nelson White

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

A classic Nelson White plein air painting. Framed Dimensions: 24 x 38 inches Artist Bio: Nelson H. White was born in New London, Connecticut in 1932. White has been surrounded by ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Nelson White Art

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Oil

Nelson WhiteAlpi Apuane 12.07.2021, 2021

$2,400

Alpi Apuane 12.07.2021

By Nelson White

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

The eye goes directly to the impasto white caps of the mountains in this depiction. White uses a palette knife to create the textural blue sky and layers of brown at the bottom of th...

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2010s Impressionist Nelson White Art

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Oil, Panel

Nelson WhiteVersilia, Italy 01.31.2020, 2020

$3,000

Versilia, Italy 01.31.2020

By Nelson White

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

White's recognizable orange umbrella's are featured in this picturesque beach scene. The textures and impasto that White always masterfully applies with his palette knife are present...

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2010s Impressionist Nelson White Art

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Oil, Panel

Nelson WhiteThe Waves 09.18.2021, 2021

$4,500

The Waves 09.18.2021

By Nelson White

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

White displays a multitude of shapes and colors a wave makes throughout its motion in this plein-air painting. The water blends in with the sky in the ba...

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2010s Impressionist Nelson White Art

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Oil

Nelson WhiteThe Waves 08.29.2010, 2010

$4,000

The Waves 08.29.2010

By Nelson White

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Nelson White's yellow and red umbrella stands tall in front of a rough sea in the background. Impasto white caps creates more drama in the sea.

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2010s Impressionist Nelson White Art

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Oil

Nelson WhiteThe Waves 09.29.22, 2022

$2,400

The Waves 09.29.22

By Nelson White

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

A classic Nelson White plein-air oil painting. The waves are painted by pallet knife, which allows for White's signature impasto of the white caps. Artist Bio Nelson H. White was bo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Nelson White Art

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Oil

Nelson White"Winter Scene, Pleasure Beach Landing 02.03.2021" oil painting snowy seascape, 2021

$2,400

"Winter Scene, Pleasure Beach Landing 02.03.2021" oil painting snowy seascape

By Nelson White

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

A small 4 x 11 inch oil painting by American Impressionist Nelson Holbrook White. Painted thickly with a palette knife, White uses the texture of the paint to accentuate the subjects...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Nelson White Art

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Oil, Panel

Nelson WhiteBagno La Salute 9.21.2019, 2019

$9,500

Bagno La Salute 9.21.2019

By Nelson White

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

An oil painting by American Impressionist painter, Nelson White. His favorite subject—orange umbrella's—are featured in this plein-air painting on the...

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2010s Impressionist Nelson White Art

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Oil

Nelson WhiteBagno La Salute, 2018

$8,000

Bagno La Salute

By Nelson White

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Oil Painting from plenaire of umbrellas at the beach

Category

2010s Nelson White Art

Materials

Linen, Oil

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