Sheet 1 of a letter from Vincent van Gogh to Theo van Gogh

Vincent van Gogh (1853 - 1890), Nieuw Amsterdam, 28 October 1883

pen and ink on paper, 20.9 cm x 26.7 cm
Credits (obliged to state): Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam (Vincent van Gogh Foundation)

Vincent van Gogh (1853 - 1890), Nieuw Amsterdam, 28 October 1883

pen and ink on paper, 20.9 cm x 26.7 cm
Credits (obliged to state): Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam (Vincent van Gogh Foundation)

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