Study for Treaty with Native Americans (from Sketchbook) 1857 - 1860

This pencil sketch, titled "Study for Treaty with Native Americans (from Sketchbook)" by John Quincy Adams Ward, was created between 1857 and 1860. It depicts a group of figures, likely representing a treaty signing between European Americans and Native Americans. The composition showcases Ward's initial ideas for the monument, which was intended to be a large-scale bronze sculpture, but was never realized. The sketch is a powerful reminder of the complexity of historical events and the ongoing conversations about the relationship between different cultures.