Readings from Van Gogh's letters
Listen to some examples of letters written to Van Gogh, and some in his own words.

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Van Gogh writes to fellow artist Emile Bernard.
In this letter, he describes painting fruit trees in blossom and visiting bullfights

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Paul Gauguin writes to Van Gogh.
He looks forward to joining Van Gogh in the south of France and describes his painting of young Breton wrestlers.

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Van Gogh writes to his sister Willemien.
He describes his house in Arles and various paintings in progress, including his famous café interior and a café terrace at night.

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Paul Gauguin writes to Van Gogh.
He describes his painting The Vision After the Sermon and discusses their plans for life in the south of France.

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Van Gogh writes to his brother Theo.
He writes from hospital after cutting off his own ear. His doctor adds a postscript to the letter.
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