He was, for many, at least as well known for his eccentric lifestyle as for his art. He wore a distinctive homburg hat and carried two pistols which he called "Kitty" and "Kitty's brother".
He was, for many, at least as well known for his eccentric lifestyle as for his art. In 1895 he acquired a wooden leg after breaking his leg so that it had to be amputated. He carried two pistols which he called "Kitty" and "Kitty's brother".