Sketch made on Indian Reservation c. 19th century

This pencil sketch, "Sketch made on Indian Reservation," was created by American artist Walter Shirlaw (1838-1909) around the 19th century. The artwork, currently housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, depicts a serene landscape dominated by a large, fluffy cloud formation in the upper portion of the drawing. The foreground features a sparsely rendered cluster of trees with a hint of the horizon, likely capturing the vast expanse of the Native American land. This quick sketch offers a glimpse into Shirlaw's artistic process and reveals his sensitivity to capturing the natural beauty of the American West.