Robert Gould Shaw Memorial c. 1973 - 2008

Richard Benson's "Robert Gould Shaw Memorial" (c. 1973-2008) depicts a detail from the famous monument honoring Colonel Robert Gould Shaw and the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. The sculpture captures a moment of marching, where a young soldier is depicted holding his drum and sticks, highlighting the bravery and resilience of these black Civil War soldiers. This black and white photograph, likely a study for the larger monument, offers an intimate look at Benson's masterful rendering of human form.