Vincent van Gogh: the Letters

This complete edition is the result of 15 years of research by the Van Gogh Museum and the Huygens Institute. It contains letters Vincent van Gogh wrote to and received from his brother Theo, his artist friends Paul Gauguin and Émile Bernard, and many others.

The letters are richly annotated and illustrated, with new transcriptions and English translations.

Search and discover letters easily online

The letters can be easily searched on the website, using both simple and advanced search options.

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Additional information about Van Gogh and his letters

The edition also contains essays by the editors about Van Gogh and his correspondence. These provide more information about the content and context of the letters, Van Gogh’s writing style, his relationship with the recipients, and biographical information about him and his family. The publication history of the letters is also given.

Based on the online edition, printed editions in six volumes have been published in Dutch, English and French.

For researchers and enthusiasts alike

The edition is intended for art historians and researchers as well as Van Gogh enthusiasts. With extensive explanations and English translations, the letters are accessible to a wide audience worldwide.