Which famous artist is known for cutting off a part of his own ear?

One of the best 🎨

Mammabird thank you for that info.

I've not heard of Vincent Van Gogh

Van Gogh was such a brilliant artist, but so tragic. He suffered from mental issues, including depression and psychotic episodes, and he spent time in a mental institution. His work was just beginning to gain notice at the time of his death (only one of his pieces sold during his lifetime), and he was only 37 when he committed suicide. 😢