The very first thing which I value
Vincent van Gogh to Theo van Gogh, from The Hague, 22 June 1883
The one thing I hope for more than anything else is that when you come, you will find that I have made progress and that there is some good in my work. From time to time you have written me that you found something in it; I don't think you were mistaken, or that Tersteeg is right, with his absolute indifference which is almost hostile. Yes, that is the very first thing which I value: that you who from the very beginning have done so much - nay, everything - for my work may continue to find some good in it. If I can bring this about, your visit would make me forget all the cares of the whole year.
Letter 295
Translation courtesy of Robert Harrison.
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The one thing I hope for more than anything else is that when you come, you will find that I have made progress and that there is some good in my work. From time to time you have written me that you found something in it; I don't think you were mistaken, or that Tersteeg is right, with his absolute indifference which is almost hostile. Yes, that is the very first thing which I value: that you who from the very beginning have done so much - nay, everything - for my work may continue to find some good in it. If I can bring this about, your visit would make me forget all the cares of the whole year.
Letter 295
Translation courtesy of Robert Harrison.
Back to The Way of Vincent: Making art no matter what
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