Letter from Vincent van Gogh to Theo van Gogh (8 October 1888) ... quarreled
with either Tripp or Bague.
Only, while not saying too much about the first two batches,
tell Bague that I am very pleased he has bought that study, and
that I shall be doing studies as long as the autumn is
propitious, and that I want him to come and see them when we
send them with some Gauguins.
As for Thomas, I think it would be the right thing to go and
see him.
I have just written that, all told, I have 6 francs
left.
Is that enough for a week? No.
So I really beg you to send me a louis, and that by return
mail, please. That will give me 16 francs for the week, and
then I shall manage to get through. But do not delay.
Besides, I must be ready to work as soon as the fine weather
appears. We have an absolutely merciless mistral, but I must
hold myself in readiness, the work is done in short intervals.
So that everything must be prepared and ready for the
attack.
Letter from Vincent van Gogh to Theo van Gogh (10 October 1888) ... of the half
dealer, half collector type. C. M., without helping us in any
other way, could buy one study from us once again.
I do not know if you have ever read Les Frères
Zemganno by the de Goncourt brothers, which perhaps roughly
sketches their life story. If you know it, you will know that I
am more afraid than I can say lest the effort to get money
exhaust you too much.
Letter from Vincent van Gogh to His Mother (c. 20 February 1890) ... I felt at times very much cheered by it;
moreover, yesterday Theo wrote me that they had sold one of my
pictures at Brussels for 400 francs. 1 Compared with
other prices, also those in Holland, this is little, but
therefore I try to be productive to be able to go on working at
a reasonable cost. And if we have to try to earn our bread with
our hands, I have to make up for pretty considerable expenses.
The letter from you and Wil has just arrived, many thanks for
it; I'd have written you before, but as I said, my head felt so
little like writing because of rather hard work.
Now I am strongly inclined to take advantage of my good luck
in selling this picture by going to Paris to visit Theo. And
thanks to the physician here, I shall leave feeling calmer and
healthier than when I came. Trying how it goes outside a
hospital is perhaps only natural.
Though work may perhaps be more difficult when I am free
again.
Well, let's hope for the best. It is curious that my friend
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Letter from Theo van Gogh to Vincent van Gogh (29 March 1890) ... and to write an article about him.
I received the money from your picture from Brussels, and
Maus writes me, “As soon as an opportunity presents
itself please tell your brother that I was extremely glad of
his participation in the Salon of the `XX,' where he has found
many lively artistic sympathies in the confusion of the
discussions.” Do you want me to send you the money? I
shall hold it for you as long as you wish.
I hope, my dear brother, that you will be able to give us a
more satisfactory report on your health very soon. If only you
could see your little namesake you would feel happier. Try to
find out from Dr. Peyron whether he sees any danger in your
coming to Paris as soon as you have recovered from this crisis.
Jo gives you her kindest regards, and joins me in expressing
best wishes for your prompt recovery.
A cordial handshake.
Theo
In Paris this day is called “jour de
vernissage” [varnishing...
Lettre de Vincent van Gogh à Theo van Gogh (25 May 1890) ... verdure en abondance et en bon ordre.
Veux-tu me dire à l'occasion, quel est le tableau qu'a
acheté Mlle Boch ? Je dois écrire à son frère pour les remercier et
puis je proposerai l'échange de deux de mes études contre une
de chacun d'eux.
Ci inclus un mot que tu enverrais à Isaacson, s.v.p.
J'ai un dessin d'une vieille vigne , dont je me propose
de faire une toile de 30, puis une
étude de marronniers rose et une de marronniers blancs .
Mais si les circonstances me le permettront, j'espère
faire un peu de figure Vaguement des tableaux se présentent
à ma vision, qu'il prendra du temps pour mettre au clair,
mais ça viendra peu à peu. Si je n'avais pas été malade,
depuis longtemps j'aurais écrit à Boch et à Isaacson.
Ma malle n'est pas encore arrivée, ce qui m'embête, j'ai envoyé
ce matin une dépêche.
Je te remercie d'avance de la toile et du papier. Hier
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