A suburban cafe scene from 1881-1884, featuring two men on a bench playing the game of mancala. Small pebbles are arranged in hemispherical holes on a board according to specific rules. This game, often played in cafes, challenges the players' calculation skills. The depiction highlights the social aspect of the game, where the loser is required to pay for their own coffee as well as that of the spectators. The artwork is attributed to John Douglas Woodward (1846-1924) and was published by D. Appleton in New York. The dimensions of the piece are 23 x 16 cm