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Letters to Theo
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Letters to Theo gathers the correspondence Vincent van Gogh wrote to his younger brother and lifelong supporter, Theo. Across hundreds of letters the painter lays bare his struggles, his faith in his work, and his luminous way of seeing the world. They are at once an intimate diary, an artist's manifesto, and one of the great records of a creative life.
About the author — Vincent van Gogh
Vincent van Gogh (1853 to 1890) was a Dutch Post-Impressionist painter, among the most influential figures in Western art, who created some 2,100 works in barely a decade. His letters to Theo are nearly as treasured as his paintings.
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What are Van Gogh's Letters to Theo about?
His daily life, his struggles with poverty and illness, and above all his thoughts on art and what he was trying to achieve. They form an intimate portrait of the artist in his own words.
Who was Theo to Vincent van Gogh?
His younger brother and steadfast supporter, an art dealer whose financial and emotional backing allowed Vincent to devote himself entirely to painting.
Why read the letters?
Because they reveal the mind behind the paintings: a man of deep feeling and conviction, writing some of the most moving reflections we have on art, work, and perseverance.