30/5 1915

I sent a few coloured woodcuts today to Ber-

gens Billedgalleri, – ^and when the mail was sent, I saw

a newspaper that was probably sent by You, – where

it stated, that Bergens billedgalleri had purchased a picture

of mine "spring night". – Would You be so kind as to send

me a few lines regarding, what picture it is, and who

has ordered it, and who has sold it to

the gallery, – I think it a bit strange when

Bergens Billedgalleri has commissioned a picture by

if only I could get by today – then future commis-

sions might gladly go down the drain – I am struggling with

the farmwork, this year is worse than ever due

to the depth of the frozen ground, – I have never experienced

a more belated or raw spring, – As stated I am struggling with the earth

night and day and fighting illness and debt – the

latter weighs heavily and that is why I sent 6 –

six coloured woodcuts to the Gallery, – do You think that Höst, Hen-

riksen and Kaland might do something to get the

gallery to acquire them – I must have 400 Kr. for them

that is 110 Kr. below the regular prices. Should they be

dissatisfied with the prints, I can send others, which

I am working on – but which ^I cannot find time now during the spring

cultivating to finish, – should have sent You one of the "June Night and

liked best, – and in addition a blue print of March atmosphere – and

a new self-portrait. Engel sends her warmest greetings! forgive

the haste – I will try to reach the post again. You devoted

Astrup

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