George Stab-Last Oil Painting on Board

This is a vintage original oil painting on board, measuring 20 x 25 inches inclusive of the frame. The artwork is signed 'GEO. STAB-LAST' in a distinctive script accompanied by a stylized feather and sunburst graphic, which serves as a personal hallmark of the artist. The piece is specifically dated 'JAN 6/70' (January 6, 1970). The painting depicts a landscape with a color palette featuring ochre yellow, deep greens, and earthen browns in the background, contrasting with a vibrant turquoise and cerulean blue waterway in the foreground. The application of paint shows visible brushwork typical of mid-century Indigenous folk or regional art styles. The work is housed in a period-correct, multi-tiered gilded wood frame with a linen-textured inner liner (matting). Physically, the board appears stable, though there is visible surface grime consistent with its age. The frame shows some minor wear and darkening of the gold finish, which adds to its vintage patina. The signature and date are clearly legible in white paint over the blue water area, indicating high visibility and intent. The overall craftsmanship suggests a self-taught or regional Indigenous artist capturing a naturalistic scene with cultural stylistic flair.