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Antique Framed Print : Beggar boys playing dice, 1675, by Bartolome Esteban Murillo
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Beggar boys playing dice, 1675, by Bartolome Esteban Murillo
Bartolome Esteban Murillo (1618-1682). Spanish painter. Beggar boys playing dice, 1675. Detail. Alte Pinakothek. Munich. Germany
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1675 Alte Barefoot Barefooted Baroque Bartolome Beggar Coin Dice Eating Esteban Gesture Money Munich Murillo Pinakothek Poor Poorness Dices
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.7cm x 37.1cm (9.7" x 14.6")
Estimated Product Size is 41.4cm x 54cm (16.3" x 21.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Beggar Boys Playing Dice," a captivating masterpiece painted by Bartolome Esteban Murillo in 1675, is a poignant representation of childhood in the 17th century. Housed at the Alte Pinakothek in Munich, Germany, this Baroque painting showcases a group of barefoot boys engrossed in a game of dice, their expressions revealing a mix of excitement and determination. Murillo, a renowned Spanish painter, masterfully captures the essence of poverty and the raw realities of street life in Europe during this era. The boys, dressed in tattered clothes, are seen huddled together on a dimly lit street, their focus solely on the game before them. One boy, in the foreground, leans forward, his gestures expressing his eagerness to win the coin stakes. Another boy, in the background, reaches into a basket, perhaps to grab a fruit or a morsel of food to sustain him during their game. The painting's intricate details, from the folds in their clothes to the textures of the dice, transport us back in time, offering a glimpse into the lives of children living in poverty. The scene is a poignant reminder of the stark contrast between the modern age and the historical realities of the past. Despite the boys' impoverished circumstances, Murillo manages to imbue the painting with a sense of warmth and humanity, inviting the viewer to reflect on the universality of childhood and the enduring nature of play and companionship. The "Beggar Boys Playing Dice" is a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the ability to find joy in the simplest of things, even in the most challenging of circumstances.
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