Robert White

Robert White was an artist active during the mid-seventeenth century, with documented production spanning nearly three decades, from 1645 to 1674. White’s known artistic output consists primarily of prints, suggesting a focus on engraving and etching techniques often utilized for portraiture.

White’s work is preserved in major institutions, establishing the historical and artistic value of his contributions. Fifteen prints by Robert White are represented in collections, including those held by the National Gallery of Art.

The subjects of White's cataloged prints reflect the intellectual and aristocratic figures of the period, demonstrating the artist’s skill in producing detailed likenesses. Documented works include portraits of Benjamin Woodroffe, R.R.S., Canon of Christ Church, Oxford, the medical figure Dr. John Browne, Surgeon, and the noble subject George, Earl of Cumberland. Multiple impressions of the portrait James Cooke are also held in public collections. The quality and detail found in Robert White prints ensure their status as museum-quality material. These historical works, now often available through institutional archives, are frequently in the public domain, offering access to high-quality prints for academic and study purposes.