Study for "Westward the Course of Empire Takes Its Way"

Emanuel Gottlieb Leutze

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a group of people in an outdoor setting. The drawing depicts several individuals gathered together against a rocky backdrop. In the center, there is a figure in a large hat and ornate clothing, pointing or gesturing towards the right side of the piece. Beside them, there are two figures seated; one holds an infant. In the background, the angular lines suggest a rocky terrain or mountainous region.