Oil Painting of an Alaskan Village Child by M. Rockey

This original oil on board painting depicts a young Indigenous child, likely Alaskan Native/Inuit, standing in a snowy village scene. The central figure is dressed in a vibrant red parka accented with fur trim around the hood, cuffs, and hem, holding metal pails. The composition features a background of rustic wooden cabins covered in thick snow, rendered with heavy impasto techniques that create a physical texture. The color palette is dominated by stark whites, earthy browns, and the striking red of the garment. The painting is signed 'M. Rockey' in the lower right corner, likely referring to the artist Marguerite Rockey, who was active in mid-20th century Alaska. The style utilizes expressive, energetic brushstrokes and a palette knife application for the snow, suggesting a mid-century date of approximately 1950-1970. The work is housed in a simple white frame. Small specks of what may be white paint splatters or 'snowing' effects are visible across the surface, which appear part of the artistic intent. The overall condition looks stable with some minor yellowing of the varnish and slight frame wear. The craftsmanship reflects a professional folk-art sensibility common in regional Alaskan souvenir and gallery art of the period.