Who created "Game of the lottery of the man weak in character (Baldragas)"?

Game of the lottery of the man weak in character (Baldragas) was created by Antonio Bosch|Narciso Ramirez in ca. 1860–70.

What medium is "Game of the lottery of the man weak in character (Baldragas)"?

Game of the lottery of the man weak in character (Baldragas) is Wood engraving.

Is "Game of the lottery of the man weak in character (Baldragas)" in the public domain?

Yes, Game of the lottery of the man weak in character (Baldragas) is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Game of the lottery of the man weak in character (Baldragas)

Q: When was "Game of the lottery of the man weak in character (Baldragas)" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1860–70.

Antonio Bosch|Narciso Ramirez

ca. 1860–70

Medium

Wood engraving

Dimensions

Sheet: 17 5/16 × 12 5/8 in. (44 × 32 cm)

Classification

Prints

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Max G. Wildnauer Fund, 1978

Accession Number

1978.643.34(10)

Tags

MenHorses

Art Historical Context

Step into the vibrant world of 19th-century Spanish printmaking with *Game of the Lottery of the Man Weak in Character (Baldragas)*, a wood engraving created around 1860–70 by Antonio Bosch and Narciso Ramírez. This intriguing sheet, measuring 17 5/16 × 12 5/8 inches, captures a lively scene featuring men and horses, likely evoking the social commentary of the era through a satirical lottery game. The title's playful jab at human frailty—"baldragas" referring to a weak or indolent character—hints at moralistic humor popular in mid-19th-century popular culture. Wood engraving, the medium here,...

Game of the lottery of the man weak in character (Baldragas)

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