That would be forcing watercolors in a hothouse
Vincent van Gogh to Theo van Gogh, from The Hague, c. 11 March 1882
He must see now, once and for all, that I take things seriously and will not let myself be forced to produce work that does not show my own character. My own character has begun to show especially in my last drawings and studies, which Tersteeg condemned.
Perhaps, perhaps I could succeed even now in making a watercolor that would sell if one tried very hard. But that would be forcing watercolors in a hothouse. Tersteeg and you must wait for the natural season, and that is not here yet.
He spoke English when he was here because of the model. I said to him, In due time you will have your watercolors, but not now - they are not due yet, take your time. And that is all I have to say. Enough of it.
Letter 180
Translation courtesy of Robert Harrison.
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He must see now, once and for all, that I take things seriously and will not let myself be forced to produce work that does not show my own character. My own character has begun to show especially in my last drawings and studies, which Tersteeg condemned.
Perhaps, perhaps I could succeed even now in making a watercolor that would sell if one tried very hard. But that would be forcing watercolors in a hothouse. Tersteeg and you must wait for the natural season, and that is not here yet.
He spoke English when he was here because of the model. I said to him, In due time you will have your watercolors, but not now - they are not due yet, take your time. And that is all I have to say. Enough of it.
Letter 180
Translation courtesy of Robert Harrison.
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