Matt Thomas (United Kingdom, born 1943) oil on canvas maritime painting depicting two American ships on choppy waters flying the Betsy Ross variant flag, in use circa June 14, 1777 – May 1, 1795, from the sterns. A row boat is approaching the larger ship, with an additional ship and the opposite shoreline visible in the background beneath a late afternoon sky. Signed "Matt Thomas" lower right. Housed in a giltwood frame with carved floral decorations to each corner. Sight: 23 1/2" H x 35 1/2" H x Framed: 33 3/4" H x 45 1/2" W. Provenance: The Guardsmark Collection, Lipman Holdings International, Memphis, Tennessee. Condition: Overall very good condition.