
1946 ยท American ยท 30 artworks
artist bio
Richard Whitney is a contemporary American realist painter known for his portraits and landscapes. He emphasizes accurate representation and classical techniques, contributing to the revival of traditional painting methods in contemporary art.
what you'll learn
Studying Whitney's work allows students to understand the principles of classical realism, including accurate drawing, value control, and color mixing to create convincing illusions of form and light.
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Dan Cowan

Autumn Storm

Norma Safford

Walpole Meadow

Dean and Roberta Smith

Mitt Romney

Robert Reich

Marion Sadeghi-Nejad

End of an Era

Burst of Autumn

Edges of April Skies

Spring Willows

John H. Sununu

Michael J. McGivney

Abandoned Orchard

Sandy Laughner, Jr.

Dr. Nelson Kiang

Andrea Gargiulo

Nancy

Dr. Nancy Harrington

Dr. J. William Littler

Leticia

Gathering Flowers

Self Portrait
1973

Lane Kirkland

Glenda

Helen Papoutsy

Monadnock Orchard

Spring Thaw

Allen Kenney