William Penn's Treaty with the Indians
1775
watercolor
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1775
watercolor
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
William Penn's Treaty with the Indians is a 1775 watercolor by John Hall, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This scene shows a crowded outdoor meeting between two groups of people. One side wears European-style clothes—wigs, coats, and hats—while the other side wears loose garments and feathered headpieces. They’re gathered near a river, with trees and buildings in the background. Some are standing, others are sitting or kneeling, and a few children are playing or watching. The engraved text at the bottom calls it *William Penn’s Treaty with the Indians*, suggesting this is a historical moment. Notice how the artist used shading and fine lines to show depth, even though it’s a print. Look up the technique: watercolor, glazing to see how artists build layers of color.
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