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Animal Crossing New Horizons
Animal Crossing: New Horizons brought back one of the fan-favorite features from previous games — the ability to collect fine art through the shady fox, Redd. But figuring out which pieces are genuine and which are fakes can be tricky!
In this guide, we’ll help you understand how artworks work in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, how to spot fakes, and how to build your museum’s art wing curated by Blathers.
🖼️ Where to Get Art in Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Art is obtained from Jolly Redd’s Treasure Trawler, which occasionally docks at the secret beach on your island. You’ll get a random selection of paintings and sculptures.
You can only buy one piece per visit, and not all art is real!
Learn more about how to unlock Redd in New Horizons if he hasn’t appeared on your island yet.
🧐 How to Tell Real Art from Fake
Each artwork is based on a real-world masterpiece, but Redd often sells forgeries with subtle differences. For example:
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The “Academic Painting” (based on Da Vinci’s Vitruvian Man) is fake if it has a coffee stain.
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The “Gallant Statue” (David by Michelangelo) is fake if it’s holding cloth.
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The “Valiant Statue” (Winged Victory of Samothrace) is fake if it has a head!
To help with accuracy, use the complete real vs. fake art comparison list on IGN. It’s essential to avoid wasting bells.
🏛️ Donating Art to the Museum
Once you donate your first real piece of art, Blathers will expand the museum to include an Art Gallery Wing.
Each valid piece contributes to your museum’s completion, which can boost your island rating and impress visiting friends. Note: you cannot donate fakes, and they won’t be accepted even if you try.
🖌️ Complete Art List in Animal Crossing: New Horizons
There are 43 total artworks (paintings and statues), but only some are always real, while others may have fakes. Examples include:
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Always Real Artworks:
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Serene Painting
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Warm Painting
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Always Fake or Tricky:
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Scary Painting
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Informative Statue (Check the antenna!)
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For a detailed and up-to-date art checklist, check the ACNH Art Wiki on Nookipedia.
💡 Tips to Complete Your Art Collection Faster
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Visit friends’ islands: Redd may sell different art to your friends.
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Time travel: If you play non-linearly, you can manipulate Redd visits.
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Check daily: Redd doesn’t visit every week—his spawn is random.
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Use community resources: Join subreddits or Discords to trade real art.
🛑 What Happens If You Buy Fake Art?
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You cannot donate it to the museum.
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You can’t sell it at Nook’s Cranny.
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You can decorate your home or island with it.
Some players intentionally use fakes as decor due to their unique appearance, especially if they like spooky or mysterious island themes.
🧠 FAQ – Animal Crossing Art
Q: Can you get art without Redd?
🅰️ No, Redd is the only source of art in New Horizons.
Q: Is there a way to force Redd to visit more often?
🅰️ There’s no official way, but some players report time traveling helps or clearing other NPCs from visiting.
Q: Can friends buy art from your Redd?
🅰️ Yes! If they visit while Redd is docked, they can buy one piece too.
Q: What should I do with fake art?
🅰️ Use it for island decoration, display in themed rooms, or sell to other collectors.
✅ Final Thoughts
Building your art collection in Animal Crossing: New Horizons adds a layer of depth, fun, and realism to your museum. Just be sure to inspect Redd’s inventory carefully and consult visual references like the real vs fake art database to avoid being duped.
