Something manly
Vincent van Gogh to Theo van Gogh, from The Hague, 21 August 1883
I can hardly tell you how pleased I am with what you say about my work, I am glad you are of the opinion that it would be the wrong policy to undertake some outside job at the same time.
This leads to half measures, which make one half a man.
The most important thing is to get that “something manly” more and more into my work.
I don't believe you will need to take back that you notice something of it already, especially if I regain my strength.
Letter 316
Translation courtesy of Robert Harrison.
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I can hardly tell you how pleased I am with what you say about my work, I am glad you are of the opinion that it would be the wrong policy to undertake some outside job at the same time.
This leads to half measures, which make one half a man.
The most important thing is to get that “something manly” more and more into my work.
I don't believe you will need to take back that you notice something of it already, especially if I regain my strength.
Letter 316
Translation courtesy of Robert Harrison.
Back to The Way of Vincent: Making art no matter what
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