S02E18 · SCENE 13/21 · 11:34
Brush with Greatness · Springfield Museum of Fine Arts
Mr. Burns rejects art

Mr. Burns criticizes the museum's art and commissions Marge to paint his portrait.

11:34→12:34
in the episode · 1m 00s · S02E18
Mr. Burns rejects art

What happens

11:34–12:34

At the museum, Mr. Burns insults the paintings on display. He needs an artist for his portrait and Smithers suggests Marge Simpson. Burns agrees, seeing her as easily intimidated.

WhereSpringfield Museum of Fine Arts
DriverMr. Burns
Positionact2 · complication
ThreadMarge's art revival

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11:37

What matchbook art school did you flunk out of, housepainter?

11:48

Sir, the dedication of the Burns Wing of the museum -...is six days away. -Damnation!

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absurd0.3
humiliation0.2
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11:35Burns calls art garbage
12:14Burns decides to hire Marge

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11:34–12:34
A · Homer's weight loss journey
B · Marge's art revival

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