Although the story of Van Gogh cutting off most of his ear is legendary ... Gauguin crafted a ceramic jug in the form of a self-portrait of his own head, with his distinctive features.

He painted himself in two self-portraits following the episode, both in 1889 – Self Portrait with a Bandaged Ear, and Self Portrait with a Bandaged Ear and Pipe – which show an injured ...

which boasts a remarkable collection of art ranging from Renaissance masterpieces to works by Édouard Manet and Vincent van Gogh’s famous self-portrait with a bandaged ear. Also read The Role ...