This is a beautiful original by famed New Orleans Artist Reggie Ford. It was painted in 2004. The piece measures 2 feet long, 5.5 inches wide and .75 inches thick. There is some light surface scratches on the polyeurothane finish but not detectible unless closely scrutinized. It\'s a beautiful and vibrant piece and is ready to hang. Here is some biography on Reggie Ford:

New Orleans artist Reggie Ford grew up hopping the streetcars, running the streets of the French Quarter, and finding the hidden treasures of his mystical city. As a youth, Ford started drawing in the third grade, but the instant he picked up a brush at age 14, he discovered what would become his lifelong passion for painting. By adulthood, Ford had become a new age Renaissance Man as he simultaneously created his signature works of art, actively pursued a semi-pro football career, and worked full time in the restaurant business. August of 2005 marked a pivotal moment in Ford’s life as Hurricane Katrina ravaged his city. As did many other Ninth Ward natives, he evacuated to Houston following the storm; while there, working tirelessly sharpening his skills in painting. In March 2006, Ford returned to New Orleans where he pursued his career as an artist full time at the Dutch Alley Artist’s Co-op.In the first year of his professional art career, Ford’s popularity grew exponentially as he was featured in many newspaper and magazine articles, and made numerous TV appearances. His credits include painting live at the Coca Cola, McDonald’s, and Cisco national conventions, to name a few. Ford was also chosen to paint an ornament for the White House Christmas tree where he and other artists were honored at a White House Christmas party.