Letter from Vincent van Gogh to Theo van Gogh with sketch of The Bedroom

Vincent van Gogh (1853 - 1890), Arles, 16 October 1888

Credits (obliged to state): Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam (Vincent van Gogh Foundation)

Vincent van Gogh (1853 - 1890), Arles, 16 October 1888

Credits (obliged to state): Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam (Vincent van Gogh Foundation)

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Letter #705 To Theo van Gogh

In short, looking at the painting should rest the mind, or rather, the imagination.

Adam W , Langley Sad

Letter #705 To Theo van Gogh

Ever yours, Vincent

Adam W Happy

Letter #705 To Theo van Gogh

The walls are of a pale violet. The floor – is of red tiles. The bedstead and the chairs are fresh butter yellow. The sheet and the pillows very bright lemon green. The blanket scarlet red. The window green. The dressing table orange, the basin blue. The doors lilac.

Marianna , Greece Happy