Sketch made on Indian Reservation c. 1890

Walter Shirlaw's "Sketch made on Indian Reservation" is a graphite drawing depicting a group of Native Americans, likely Lakota, with their horses. The quick sketch is characteristic of the artist's style, capturing the figures and their environment with loose lines and a focus on the overall composition. The drawing, dated c. 1890, provides a glimpse into the artist's firsthand observations of life on the reservation. The artwork highlights the artist's interest in social commentary and the impact of western expansion on indigenous communities. It is held in the Minneapolis Institute of Art.