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Boys Playing Dice Thought to be by Vincent Van Gogh, circa 1880–90 Pokerwork on heavy wood panel, 40.5 cm. by 53 cm. including frame, 56.5 cm. by 68 cm. After a painting (circa 1670–75) of that title by Spanish artist Bartolomé Esteban Murillo Digital image courtesy of Robert J. Miller

Boys Playing Dice, dorso of the panel and frame Thought to be by Vincent Van Gogh, circa 1880–90 Pokerwork on heavy wood panel, 40.5 cm. by 53 cm. including frame, 56.5 cm. by 68 cm. After a painting (circa 1670–75) of that title by Bartolomé Esteban Murillo of Spain Digital image courtesy of Robert J. Miller

Boys Playing Dice, detail of the lower left corner of the panel Thought to be by Vincent Van Gogh, circa 1880–90 Pokerwork on heavy wood panel, 40.5 cm. by 53 cm. including frame, 56.5 cm. by 68 cm. After a painting (circa 1670–75) of that title by Spaniard Bartolomé Esteban Murillo Digital image courtesy of Robert J. Miller

Boys Playing Dice, further enlarged detail in the lower left Thought to be by Vincent Van Gogh, circa 1880–90 Pokerwork on heavy wood panel, 40.5 cm. by 53 cm. including frame, 56.5 cm. by 68 cm. After a painting (circa 1670–75) of that title by Spaniard Bartolomé Esteban Murillo Digital image courtesy of Robert J. Miller

Boys Playing Dice, detail of crack in the panel Thought to be by Vincent Van Gogh, circa 1880–90 Pokerwork on heavy wood panel, 40.5 cm. by 53 cm. including frame, 56.5 cm. by 68 cm. After a painting (circa 1670–75) of that title by Bartolomé Esteban Murillo of Spain Digital image courtesy of Robert J. Miller

Boys Playing Dice, detail of the lower right corner Thought to be by Vincent Van Gogh, circa 1880–90 Pokerwork on heavy wood panel, 40.5 cm. by 53 cm. including frame, 56.5 cm. by 68 cm. After a painting (circa 1670–75) of that title by Spaniard Bartolomé Esteban Murillo Digital image courtesy of Robert J. Miller

Boys Playing Dice, detail of the central figures Thought to be by Vincent Van Gogh, circa 1880–90 Pokerwork on heavy wood panel, 40.5 cm. by 53 cm. including frame, 56.5 cm. by 68 cm. After a painting (circa 1670–75) of that title by Bartolomé Esteban Murillo of Spain Digital image courtesy of Robert J. Miller

American art enthusiast Robert J. (Bob) Miller acquired this pyrography panel in 1996 from an antique collector, who had come from Amsterdam to sell some of his collection in specialized antique shows across the United States.

Bob was told by him that it was looked at by art experts in the Netherlands, who said it was a nineteenth century piece, done by an unknown Dutch artist.

The pyrography, which the owner now believes to be by Vincent Van Gogh, has been ascertained to be after an original painting by Bartolomé Esteban Murillo of circa 1670–75. You can view an image of a giclée print of the original Murillo painting by visiting www.allposters.com and keying "Murillo boys" in the search box there.

By digitally enhancing various parts of the panel, Bob is currently working to discover any secrets, particularly a signature or date, that may be hidden in the composition.

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If you have any questions or any information regarding this work believed to be by Vincent Van Gogh, please e-mail Bob Miller and the E-Museum Curator.

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Last updated 7 November 2009.