Robert Gould Shaw Memorial c. 1973 - 2008

"Robert Gould Shaw Memorial" is a black and white photograph by Richard Benson, capturing a detail of the famous memorial to Colonel Robert Gould Shaw and the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment. The photograph, taken between 1973 and 2008, showcases the central figure of Shaw on horseback leading his regiment, a stark reminder of the bravery and sacrifice of the first African-American regiment to fight in the Civil War. The detail of the sculpture, showing the regiment's legs and feet, emphasizes the monument's powerful and moving depiction of this significant historical event.