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Quote by Johanna van Gogh-Bonger

“It was he [Vincent] who helped me to accommodate my life in such a way that I can be at peace with myself. Serenity - this was the favorite word of both of them [Vincent and Theo], the something they considered the highest. Serenity - I have found it.”

Quote by Johanna van Gogh-Bonger

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Johanna van Gogh-Bonger

Johanna van Gogh-Bonger was a Dutch woman connected to the renowned painter Vincent van Gogh. Born on October 4, 1862, and passing away on September 2, 1925, her career and specific contributions are not well-documented. more

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