He can stick to an idea
Vincent van Gogh to Theo van Gogh, from The Hague, 3-5 December 1882
But something which I already wrote you about has proved true, namely Rappard is seriously ill. . . . I want to have as many drawings ready as possible against the time of his recovery, for I should like Rappard to do the same as soon as he takes up his work again. Rappard has something which not everybody possesses, he reflects and he cultivates his sentiment. He can make a plan, he can grasp a scheme in its entirety, he can stick to an idea.
Many others call reflection and concentration inartistic because they at least are not fit for sustained labor. It is a question of both dexterity and quickness, and of perseverance and calm patience besides.
Letter 251
Translation courtesy of Robert Harrison.
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But something which I already wrote you about has proved true, namely Rappard is seriously ill. . . . I want to have as many drawings ready as possible against the time of his recovery, for I should like Rappard to do the same as soon as he takes up his work again. Rappard has something which not everybody possesses, he reflects and he cultivates his sentiment. He can make a plan, he can grasp a scheme in its entirety, he can stick to an idea.
Many others call reflection and concentration inartistic because they at least are not fit for sustained labor. It is a question of both dexterity and quickness, and of perseverance and calm patience besides.
Letter 251
Translation courtesy of Robert Harrison.
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