Montana Indian Reservation II c. 19th century

Walter Shirlaw's "Montana Indian Reservation II" (c. 19th century) is a delicate watercolor depicting a group of horses standing in a landscape. The muted tones and loose brushstrokes capture a sense of open space and tranquility, characteristic of the artist's style. This small-scale artwork, now housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, showcases Shirlaw's ability to evoke a sense of place through subtle details and a masterful understanding of light and shadow.