u/AmericanObjects

I got this large oil painting at a New England (USA) auction last year. It is unsigned and it was listed as a late 19th century Colonial Revival painting. However, I can't quite decipher the scene here. Does anybody recognize who these men might be or what the symbolism of the red banner, flag, etc. depicts?

Does anybody know what specific flag is shown in the bottom right? Appears to have a Union jack as well as crossed keys. I know both early American flags and British flags had the Union Jack.

Mainly curious if this would be an American scene or a British scene.

Thank you!

I got this large oil painting at auction last year. It is unsigned and it was listed as a late 19th century Colonial Revival painting. However, I can't quite decipher the scene here. Does anybody recognize who these men might be or what the symbolism of the red banner, flag, etc. depicts?

Does anybody know what specific flag is shown in the bottom right? Appears to have a Union jack as well as crossed keys. I know both early American flags and British flags had the Union Jack.

Mainly curious if this would be an American scene or a British scene.

Thank you!