Original oil painting with a date of 1988 on the back. Professionally framed. About the artist: David Pelbam was an American Postwar & Contemporary artist who was born in 1932. He was a local artist in Rhode Island. He did his works between 1950 and 1960 only. He is most famous for painting portraits of dockworkers, ship captains, and rabbis. The canvas is 12 x16 and is without flaws that I can see. No dents or rips. Frame is near perfect and original. Features: • realistic old sea captain Size: 12x16 canvas - outside dimensions actual Condition: Pre-Owned Like New No flaws that I can find.