Vincent van Gogh



Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) was a Dutch Post-Impressionist artist. Some of his paintings are now among the world's best known, most popular and expensive works of art. Van Gogh's history of mental illness contributed to the legend of cutting off his ear, which is attributed to everything from a fight, to an act of love. Most historians believe that he lost his lobe in a seizure.

In the Muppet Art: 1999 Calendar, two of his works are featured. "Bedroom in Arles" and "Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear".

The Elmo's World episode "Sky" features a copy of the artist's "Starry Night" in Dorothy's fish bowl.

And on The Muppet Show, Dr. Bunsen Honeypig was sued by the wife of Vincent van Gogh Pig for converting his ear into a silk purse.