This graphite sketch from Maurice Prendergast's sketchbook captures the natural landscape of The Dells with the artist's characteristic attention to varied terrain and spatial depth. The drawing demonstrates Prendergast's process of studying compositional elements and forms through quick, gestural marks that suggest trees, water, and rolling topography. As a working sketch spanning two pages, it reveals the artist's method of exploring landscape through drawing as a preliminary study for potential finished works.