From 1872 until Vincent’s death 18 years later, the brothers wrote hundreds of letters to each other.
I won’t hear of it.
The condition I want you to arrive at is that you should not have any worries.
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Prior to Theo’s promotion and Vincent’s painterly pursuits, the brothers shared a strong bond.
Im glad that were both working for the same firm now, Theo wrote in 1873.
Even when apart, however, Theo would continue to morally support Vincent through constant and consistentcorrespondence.
Theo van Gogh, age 15 (Photo:Wikimedia CommonsPublic Domain)
It pains me to know that youre still in a state of incomplete health.
Your paintings are well placed and look very well, he wrote to Vincent.
Many people came up to ask me to give you their compliments.
Vincent van Gogh, “Portrait of Theo van Gogh,” 1887 (Photo:Wikimedia CommonsPublic Domain)
Gauguin said that your paintings are the key to the exhibition.
Shortly after this success, Van Gogh left the hospital and moved to Auvers-sur-Oise, a suburb of Paris.
While, thanks to Theo, his career seemed to be on the rise, he remained mentally unsound.
Letter to Theo van Gogh (Photo:Wikimedia CommonsPublic Domain)
On July 27, 1890, Van Gogh shot himself and died two days later.
Enclosed Im sending you 50 francswrite to me quickly, and believe me your brother who loves you.
Vincent van Gogh, “TheStarry Night,” 1889 (Photo:Wikimedia CommonsPublic Domain)
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