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Sheet 2 of a letter from Vincent van Gogh to Theo van Gogh (recto)
Vincent van Gogh

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Sheet 2 of a letter from Vincent van Gogh to Theo van Gogh (recto)

Vincent van Gogh (1853 - 1890)

20.7 cm x 26.8 cm
Credits (obliged to state): Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam (Vincent van Gogh Foundation)

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Part of Sheet 2 of a letter from Vincent van Gogh to Theo van Gogh

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Object number
b0655bV1962r
Credits (obliged to state)
Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam (Vincent van Gogh Foundation)
Dimensions
20.7 cm x 26.8 cm
Edition 2009

Letter number: 805

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