Letter from Vincent van Gogh to Theo van Gogh

Vincent van Gogh (1853 - 1890), The Hague

Vincent van Gogh (1853 - 1890), The Hague

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Letter #228 To Theo van Gogh

I’m going to lie in the sand in front of the roots of an old tree and draw them. Wearing a linen smock and smoking my pipe and looking at the deep blue sky... or at the moss or the grass.

Els , Belgium Hopeful

Letter #228 To Theo van Gogh

but then they’ll get my ‘go to hell’ and I’ll say, you left me in the lurch when I was in trouble, friend, I don’t know you, go away, you’re standing in my light.

Irdina Zarith , Malaysia Angry

Letter #228 To Theo van Gogh

. Adieu Theo, it’s late. Pardon me for this letter, I’m tired but wanted to write anyway. I wish you could understand and that I could put it in a clearer and friendlier way, but don’t take offence, and believe me

Irdina Zarith , Malaysia Loving