At the end of last week, Blathers decided that an expansion of Animal Crossing: New Horizons' museum was in order, and players are now busy collecting artworks to populate a brand new wing. That said, not every artwork in ACNH is legitimate, and fans need to take care if they do not want to get scammed out of their hard-earned Bells. For players that are currently trying to decide if a Jolly Painting in Animal Crossing: New Horizons is the real deal, this guide looks to provide assistance.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons' Jolly Painting is based on a piece called Summer, which was painted by Giuseppe Arcimboldo in 1563. This painting is part of a cycle in which Arcimboldo depicted himself as the four seasons, and it is currently located at the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna. Fans that are trying to determine if a Jolly Painting in ACNH is real or fake should turn their attention to the subject's chest.
If a player finds that a flower extends from the chest of the subject then they have a genuine Jolly Painting on their hands. However, if they discover that there is nothing protruding from this region then it is a forgery, and fans can let it pass them by, as Blathers will not allow it to be exhibited at the museum's art gallery. For full clarity, here is an image that shows a fake and real ACNH Jolly Painting side-by-side:
To note, there is not a fake version of every painting in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and pieces like the Twinkling Painting, Perfect Painting, and Common Painting will always be legitimate. However, Redd definitely has a number of forgeries in his inventory, and players that are concerned about spending their Bells unnecessarily are advised to scrutinize his offerings carefully before paying for them.
Of course, there are certain to be fans that are excited by the prospect of purchasing fake paintings in ACNH, as it is still possible to display forgeries in homes and across islands. Indeed, fake artworks can serve as great options for decorating in Animal Crossing: New Horizons even if Blathers would turn his nose up at them.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons is available now for the Nintendo Switch.