1. Van Gogh was very put out by Van Rappard’s criticism in response to the lithograph of The potato eaters ![[2135]](/vg/interface/artworkref.png "Vincent van Gogh - The potato eaters (F 1661 / JH 737) (Click to view image)")
. Returning a letter in this way was tantamount to ending the relationship. Van Gogh explained himself in more detail in letter 514.
. Returning a letter in this way was tantamount to ending the relationship. Van Gogh explained himself in more detail in letter 514.![[2135]](/vg/illustrations/2135t.jpg "Vincent van Gogh - The potato eaters (F 1661 / JH 737)")