Late 20th Century Maritime Naval Battle Oil Painting

A striking oil painting on canvas depicting a dramatic 18th-century style naval engagement at sea. The composition features multiple three-masted ships of the line amidst plumes of white cannon smoke, with a central vessel flying a red ensign and a white flag with a blue cross (indicative of historical British or Scottish naval flags). The sea is rendered in deep indigo and grey-greens with white-capped swells, while the sky utilizes a soft pastel palette of peach, pink, and ivory, suggesting a dawn or dusk setting. The brushwork is impressionistic yet detailed in the rigging and hulls. The painting is housed in a contemporary, heavy-molded composite frame with a vibrant gold-gilt finish, featuring a tiered design with ornate beading and a dark navy blue or black inner wooden liner that serves as a visual fillet. The overall condition appears excellent with no visible surface cracking, paint loss, or foxing on the canvas. The frame shows minor signs of shelf wear but remains structurally sound. The style is reminiscent of traditional marine artists like Ivan Aivazovsky, though likely produced in the late 20th century as a decorative fine art piece. A signature is present in the lower right corner, though it is stylized and difficult to attribute to a specific listed master without further provenance.