S25E15 · SCENE 20/22 · 18:22
The War of Art · Café Artiste
Ziegler defends his forgeries

Klaus Ziegler argues that art's value is in its emotional impact.

18:22→20:10
in the episode · 1m 48s · S25E15

What happens

18:22–20:10

Ziegler explains his forgery process. Lisa criticizes him for ripping off real artists. Ziegler argues that beauty is beauty regardless of authorship. Homer realizes the painting is worthless. Ziegler offers to help Homer with Marge.

WhereCafé Artiste
DriverKlaus Ziegler
Positionact3 · complication
ThreadThe valuable painting

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18:31

Your painting was an early, clumsy effort which I gave to the café owner to pay off my Strupo tab.

18:49

Ziegler! Ziegler! Ziegler!

19:56

While you're at it could you make me a couple more? I'll pay you in Strupo.

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confession0.6
absurd0.5
tender0.5
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Beats

18:29Ziegler defends
19:28Homer realizes worth

Scene in the episode

18:22–20:10
A · Lisa gets a guinea pig
B · The valuable painting
C · Forgery revelation

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