The Basic Painting is one of the 40 paintings with a forgery in Animal Crossing: New Horizons (ACNH). Use our guide to spot the fake with our comparison image below!
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| The boy has short hair and the bangs do not fully cover his forehead in the real painting. |
The difference can sometimes be hard to spot in the darkness of Redd's Trawler, so we recommend zooming in as much as possible on the area in the red circle.
The best way to get the Basic Painting is to buy it from the Treasure Trawler! Check out our guide so you get the real one every time:
How to Get Art from the Treasure Trawler
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| Artwork Title | The Blue Boy |
| Artist | Thomas Gainsborough |
| Museum Description | Gainsborough was known for his innovative use of colors in his traditional portraits, like this one. Although he preferred painting landscapes, his portraits would be the defining work of his career. |
The Basic Painting is based on the actual artwork, The Blue Boy by Thomas Gainsborough. You can buy the art from the Treasure Trawler or Harv's Island for 4,980 Bells.
This painting is not always genuine, so be aware of fakes. Check out the image above to find the real artwork!
Basic Painting Info: Real vs Fake Comparison
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