Surreal Maritime Oil Painting Tall Ship & Sea Captain Portrait Signed B. Wilder

This striking surreal maritime oil painting presents a powerful visual dialogue between a majestic tall ship battling rolling seas and the haunting visage of an old sea captain emerging from mist and clouds. The composition blends realism and symbolism, evoking themes of fate, memory, and the eternal bond between man and the ocean. The ship’s golden sails glow against the stormy blue-gray waters, while the captain’s weathered face, pipe in hand, appears almost mythic, as if he embodies the spirit guiding the vessel through uncertainty. The artist’s controlled brushwork and atmospheric layering create depth, movement, and emotional gravity, making this piece both dramatic and contemplative.
Measurements: Painting 36" x 24"; Framed 43" x 31"
Medium: Oil on canvas
Artist: Signed “Billy Wilder” (lower right)
Frame: Solid wood frame with inner gold trim, clean and well-presented
Condition: Good overall vintage condition