

The Raffle (Raffling for the Goose) by William Sidney Mount A group of 7 men around a wooden table with a large piece of meat on it; one man holds a raffle ticket box; some are reaching out to touch the meat; the table is on top of a wooden barrel; background shows wooden walls, a loft area with baskets and other objects, and a man in the back; men are dressed in 19th-century clothing including coats, hats, and bow ties.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1837
- Medium
- Oil on mahogany
- Culture
- American
- Dimensions
- 599 × 442 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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