Letter from Broncia Koller-Pinell to Anton Peschka, 5th Nov. 1918

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Oberwaltersdorf n/ [near] Vienna 5th Nov. 1918

Dear Mr. Peschka!

All of us in my
circle are so filled with pain
by the death of our
adored, much beloved
friend that I am unable
to bring myself to any

of the usual declarations
of condolence. The
fate of these two young
people who were so full of life
is horrible enough as it is. But
to those who have seen
into the soul of Schiele
this death can make [illegible]
forget. – Today in this

poor time – such an
artist and such a
man disappears. – I am approaching you
with a heartfelt request. Please send us
photographs and drawings
that will enable me
to create a portrait, as
my memory of him is still fresh.
In [illegible] he should have
painted a mural in our library,

he already had the
measurements. I am miserable now
and when I come to town
we would like to see
if one of his existing
pieces will fit. – As for his
grave and anything
that serves to hold on to
his works and his creativity,
we will keep it.
In deepest sympathy with the
whole family, yours
B. [Broncia] Koller