One of several portraits of Paloma by Pablo Picasso. While a pretty pretty picture, it did not in fact win a Pulitzer Prize
The Pulitzer Prize was established by publisher Joseph Pulitzer in his will to recognize achievements primarily in journalism, as well as drama and related written arts (first biographies and histories, with other literary awards following). The first award ceremony was held in 1917, and the awards have since expanded to include non-written arts as well, such as photography, visual art, editorial cartooning, and music.
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- On Sesame Street, one of the prizes of Mystery Mix-Up Game is a grand prize piano by Pulitzer (a play on words, substituting Pulitzer for noted instrument manufacturer Wurlitzer).
- Porter Pepper, when promoting Peter Piper's P Products, says that Pablo Picasso purchased Piper's products to paint a Pulitzer Prize-winning portrait of Paloma (his daughter). (First: Episode 2061) While alliterative, Picasso did not in fact win a Pulitzer.
- Gonzo, defending his production of Death of a Transdimensional Giant Mutant Cyborg Salesman in episode 108 of Muppets Tonight, says it won a Pulitzer Prize (a claim which Jason Alexander disputes).