I see that it is progressing
Vincent van Gogh to Theo van Gogh, from The Hague, c.11 January 1883
When you have looked at the studies for some time, I think you will find the same thing in them as in the first two sets, for there must be something of nature in them, as I literally wrested them from nature and worked after the model from beginning to end. I am very anxious to show you the studies - not because I am satisfied with my own work, but because, though I am not satisfied with it, I see that it is progressing, and that something is developing in it which will have some character.
When I came here to this town, what struck me most was, for instance, the Geest and those neighborhoods. And slowly it is taking shape - but - what a struggle to bring such a thing to an end.
Letter 259
Translation courtesy of Robert Harrison.
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When you have looked at the studies for some time, I think you will find the same thing in them as in the first two sets, for there must be something of nature in them, as I literally wrested them from nature and worked after the model from beginning to end. I am very anxious to show you the studies - not because I am satisfied with my own work, but because, though I am not satisfied with it, I see that it is progressing, and that something is developing in it which will have some character.
When I came here to this town, what struck me most was, for instance, the Geest and those neighborhoods. And slowly it is taking shape - but - what a struggle to bring such a thing to an end.
Letter 259
Translation courtesy of Robert Harrison.
Back to The Way of Vincent: Making art no matter what
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