In a Quandary, Or Mississippi Raftsmen at Cards 1851

"In a Quandary, Or Mississippi Raftsmen at Cards" is a painting by American artist George Caleb Bingham, completed in 1851. The painting depicts a group of four raftsmen playing cards on a raft on the Mississippi River. The scene is imbued with a sense of realism, characteristic of Bingham's style, capturing the daily life of river workers. The painting, now housed at the Huntington Library in San Marino, California, is a testament to Bingham's ability to portray American life in a straightforward yet captivating manner.