Memoir by Adeline Ravoux
(1956)
... Letters of 12 August 1954.
Of his dress, I remember only a blue drill jacket, shorter than an ordinary jacket, which he wore constantly. He did not wear either collar or tie. For headgear, he wore a felt hat with large flaps, and when the sun shone a straw hat like those worn by gardeners or fishermen. Overall his appearance was neglected. He was a man of good build, one shoulder slightly leaning on the side of his wounded ear, a very penetrating glance, gentle and calm, but not a very communicative character. When one spoke to him, he always replied with an agreeable smile. He spoke French very correctly, hunting a bit for his words. He never drank alcohol. I insist on this point. The day of his suicide, he was not in the least intoxicated, as some claim. When I later learnt that he had been interned in an asylum for lunatics in the Midi, I was very surprised, as he always appeared calm and gentle in Auvers. He was well respected at our place....
Letters to, from, and about Van Gogh...
...do clothes really make the man?
(7 October 1876)
... weeping willows beside the Thames. Tomorrow I shall get for the second time some small salary for my new work, and with it buy a pair of new boots and a new hat. And then, with God's will, I shall go fitted out afresh. In the London streets...
Letters from his Parents to Theo van Gogh
(1877)
... courage, hoping for God's blessing. We have improved his appearance a little bit with the help of the best tailor from Breda. Would you be so kind as to do another work of mercy and have his chevelure metamorphosed...
Letters from his Parents to Theo van Gogh
(1879)
... looks well, except for his clothes. Pa immediately gave him his cherished new jacket. We bought him a pair of boots, and he now wears the little summer coat that I made for Pa's birthday every day. Some of your old underwear came in useful too, and...
Letter from Vincent van Gogh to Theo van Gogh
(July 1880)
... It is a pity that people take that amiss. You know, for example, that I have often neglected my appearance. I admit it, and I also admit that it is `shocking.' But look here, lack of money and poverty have something to do with it too, as well as...
Letter from Vincent van Gogh to His Parents
(16 February 1881)
... I must tell you another thing that I have done. As I told you, about a month ago I bought a pair of trousers and a coat, secondhand. It turned out so well that I bought another coat and pair of trousers from the same man. It's true that the first suit would...
Letter from Vincent van Gogh to Theo van Gogh
(2 April 1881)
... materials and also got myself some clothes. I bought two workmen's suits of rough black velvet, of that material known as veloutine. It looks well, and one can wear it everywhere besides, the suits will be of use to me later, because I shall want a great...
Letter from Vincent van Gogh to Theo van Gogh
(c. 18 December 1881)
... I have also paid the model for a few days. And I needed a pair of shoes, and in short, I haven't watched every penny I've spent. So I have overdrawn the 200-franc limit, as all told this trip has cost me 90 guilders. And now I think that Father is rather...
Letter from Vincent van Gogh to Theo van Gogh
(29 December 1881)
... and painting materials will increase. I must also try to dress somewhat better. It is a risky affair, a question of sink or swim. But someday I should have had to set myself up, so what shall I say? It has happened sooner than I expected....
Letter from Vincent van Gogh to Theo van Gogh
(1-2 January 1882)
... more trustworthy, and what more can I want? However, Theo, I shall have to dress a little better now. I know now the direction in which I have to go, and need not hide myself, so I shall not avoid meeting other people - neither shall I seek them. Mauve...
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Newspaper article
(April 12 1922)
... those stiff little figures looked!He wore only the barest necessities, for he distributed everything, his meager wages and his clothes, among his little flock. "A heart of gold," people said.
His coming to see me did me good.
After one of his wanderings he once more came back to Brussels on a Sunday evening.
When he rang the bell at the house of a Protestant family here and the door was opened by one of the daughters of the house, she did not recognize him, but screamed with fright, so neglected and uncouth was his appearance. But he was received with the most cordial hospitality.
After this we lost sight of him. But it is known that he took art lessons in Brussels and Antwerp. ...
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