Nelson White More 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.(Biography provided by Grenning Gallery)
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Artist: Nelson White
Field of Poppies
By Nelson White
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Painted en plein air.
Frame Dimensions: 17 x 21 inches
Artist Bio:
Nelson H. White was born in New London, Connecticut in 1932. White has been surrounded by art and artists from ...
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Sunset (Shelter Island) 06.06.2021
By Nelson White
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Painted en plein air.
Frame Dimensions: 9 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 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...
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Noyac 08.02.2008
By Nelson White
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Painted en plein air.
Frame Dimensions 11 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 ti...
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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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Bagno Martinelli 10.03.22 - American Impressionist painting of beach umbrella
By Nelson White
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A plein air painting of Nelson White's classic umbrella—a symbol of the quintessential summers day. His beach scenes have a way of taking his viewer into a world of nostalgia and the...
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Oil, Panel
Coopers Beach Southampton LI 07.26.2020
By Nelson White
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A carousel of impasto colors makes up loungers under an umbrella on a sunny day. Painted en plein air.
Artist Bio:
Nelson H. White was born in New London, Connecticut in 1932. White...
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Long Beach, Sag Harbor
By Nelson White
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
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 born. He received h...
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"Long Beach, Sag Harbor 11.09.2020 2020" Hamptons beach seascape oil painting
By Nelson White
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A plein air landscape of a "Foster's Memorial Beach" aka "Long Beach" in Long Island's famous Hamptons. This Sag Harbor Beach is beloved by locals and tourists alike, situated on Pe...
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Bagno Artiglio 03.18.2019
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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Oil
Nantucket Harbor
By Nelson White
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A serene depiction of a Nantucket harbor. Painted en plein air.
Artist Bio:
Nelson H. White was born in New London, Connecticut in 1932. White has be...
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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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Oil, Panel
Bagno Artiglio 09.08.22
By Nelson White
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A plein air painting of Nelson White's classic yellow umbrella. A figure in the distance, and a sailboat further out in the ocean.
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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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The Waves 10.02.22
By Nelson White
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A plein air painting of impasto waves.
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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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The Yellow Umbrellas
By Nelson White
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
White does a twist on his classic yellow umbrella motif with this impasto abstract yellow halo that hovers above lounging beachgoers. Painted en plein ...
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Dering Harbor 07.30.2022
By Nelson White
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A plein air painting of Dering Harbor. White's masterful use of color and the palette knife comes through in this dynamic painting.
Frame Dimensions: 1...
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Brooklyn Bridge III 01.30.2011
By Nelson White
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Painted en plein air.
Framed Dimensions: 11 x 16 inches
Artist Bio:
Nelson H. White was born in New London, Connecticut in 1932. White has been surrounded by art and artists from ...
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The Waves Coopers Beach 09.21.2020
By Nelson White
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A plein air painting of a fiery sunset.
Frame Dimensions: 16 x 23 inches
Artist Bio:
Nelson H. White was born in New London, Connecticut in 1932. White has been surrounded by art ...
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The Waves 09.14.2017
By Nelson White
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
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 born. He received h...
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The Pond Lillies Sag Harbor, NY
By Nelson White
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Frame Dimensions: 18 x 25 inches
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...
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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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"The Waves 09.27.22" contemporary american impressionist seascape w custom frame
By Nelson White
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A close study of the warm September waves on Long Island.
Framed Dimensions: 9.5 x 16.5 inches
Antique custom wood frame - made in Italy
Top-loop hardware
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Bagno Artiglio No. 2
By Nelson White
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Painted en plein air.
Framed Dimensions: 17 x 21 inches
Artist Bio:
Nelson H. White was born in New London, Connecticut in 1932. White has been surrounded by art and artists from ...
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Blue Shadows, Celerina, Switzerland
By Nelson White
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
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 born. He received h...
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Bagno Paradiso 09.07.2015
By Nelson White
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Painted en plein air.
Frame Dimensions 10.5 x 15.5 in
Artist Bio:
Nelson H. White was born in New London, Connecticut in 1932. White has been surrounded by art and artists from t...
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Cable Beach Nassau Bahamas 12.23.2004
By Nelson White
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A plein air painting from a sunny summer day.
Frame Dimensions 18 x 25in
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Nelson H. White was born in New London, Connecticut in 1932. White has been surrounded by art ...
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"Sea and Sky 09.26.22" contemporary impressionist seascape in custom frame NHW
By Nelson White
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A serene plein air painting from Nelson White, featuring his recognizable impasto whitecaps. A deep blue sea meets a lilac-brown horizon, and ascends back into the blue sky, adorned ...
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Brant Point Light
By Nelson White
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
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 born. He received h...
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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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Nassau, Bahamas 12.18.2019
By Nelson White
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil painting of a palm tree in the Bahamas. A classically trained artist, Nelson H. White only paints landscapes "en plein air" aka out of doors. A curved tree reaches out towards...
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Coelcles Harbor Shelter Island 07.21.2002
By Nelson White
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A plein air painting of a dock at Coecles Harbor, Shelter Island, NY. Nelson Holbrook White's family has owned property on Shelter Island since 1908 - and for three generations, his ...
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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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Winter Scene, Pleasure Beach Landing 02.03.2021
By Nelson White
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An impressionistic landscape of a beach and ocean in the winter. Even with barren landscapes of winter, Nelson is able to create a lively scene.
Framed Dimensions: 9.5 x 16.5in
Art...
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