I'm now in a big working period, which takes me up so much that hardly anything of me remains. I have never been strong in theories and this becomes worse and worse. My work should give me satisfaction, and that is about life and death... Several paintings full of life and beauty arose again and give me the courage and joy to proceed on the road. There are also several paintings in which I am involved for less than half, discharges in a short time, which have existence for a while, but will not reach shaping.


Letter to H. E. Kramer, 28-07-1929, as quoted in: Bram van Velde, A Tribute, Municipal Museum De Lakenhal Leiden, Municipal Museum Schiedam, Museum de Wieger, Deurne 1994 (English translation: Charlotte Burgmans)

Bram van Velde Quotes

I'm now in a big working period, which takes me up so much that hardly anything of me remains. I have never been strong in theories and this becomes...

I'm now in a big working period, which takes me up so much that hardly anything of me remains. I have never been strong in theories and this becomes...

I'm now in a big working period, which takes me up so much that hardly anything of me remains. I have never been strong in theories and this becomes...

I'm now in a big working period, which takes me up so much that hardly anything of me remains. I have never been strong in theories and this becomes...