Redd’s art guide ACNL provides a comprehensive walkthrough for identifying genuine and counterfeit artwork in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. CONDUCT.EDU.VN helps you navigate the sometimes unscrupulous deals of Jolly Redd, ensuring your museum is filled with authentic masterpieces, not fraudulent imitations. Discover the subtle differences with this fine art guide and uncover hidden details. This Animal Crossing art guide and art identification resources will make you an art connoisseur in no time.
1. Understanding Redd’s Role in Animal Crossing
Jolly Redd, the sly fox, is a recurring vendor in the Animal Crossing series, known for selling furniture and, more importantly, art. In Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Redd parks his boat, the Treasure Trawler, at the northern beach of your island, offering a selection of art pieces and furniture. However, not all his wares are legitimate; Redd often sells forgeries that cannot be donated to the museum. Knowing how to discern real art from fake art is crucial for completing your museum collection and avoiding costly mistakes.
1.1. Redd’s Inventory: Genuine vs. Fake Art
Redd’s boat typically features four art pieces and two furniture items. The art pieces can be either genuine or forged. It’s possible for all four art pieces to be fake, or Redd might offer multiple real pieces. With 43 art pieces to collect for the museum, it pays to be vigilant and well-informed.
1.2. Purchasing Art from Redd
A key aspect of interacting with Redd is that you can only buy one art piece per visit. This limitation makes choosing the right piece even more critical. After purchasing, the art is mailed to your in-game mailbox and arrives the next day.
2. Unlocking Redd’s Appearance on Your Island
To unlock Redd’s visits to your island, you must first progress in the game by donating at least 60 items (fish, bugs, or fossils) to Blathers at the museum. Once this threshold is met, Blathers will mention the possibility of adding an art exhibit. The next day, Isabelle will announce the arrival of a suspicious art dealer during her morning broadcast, signaling that Redd is now roaming your island.
2.1. Initial Encounter and Donation
Your first encounter with Redd involves a bit of a sales pitch. He initially offers a painting for an exorbitant price, but after some haggling, he’ll give you a “discount,” selling it for 4,980 Bells. This first piece is always genuine.
2.2. Expanding the Museum with an Art Exhibit
After buying your first piece of art, donate it to Blathers. He will then announce plans to open an art exhibit, closing the museum for renovations the following day. The museum will reopen two days later, featuring the new art gallery and paving the way for Redd to visit your island regularly.
2.3. Harv’s Island Plaza: A Convenient Alternative
Redd can also be added as a merchant in Harv’s Island Plaza for 100,000 Bells. Here, he offers two random art pieces that can be either fake or real. Just as on his boat, you can only purchase one piece per day. The stock refreshes daily after a purchase or weekly on Mondays if no purchases are made.
3. Using Art in Animal Crossing: Donations and Decoration
Once you’ve acquired art from Redd, you have several options for its use. Genuine art pieces can be donated to the museum to expand the art exhibit, while both real and fake pieces can be displayed in your home or around your island as decoration. Statues can be placed anywhere on the island, adding aesthetic value to your landscapes.
3.1. Disposing of Fake Art
If you accidentally purchase a fake, Timmy and Tommy won’t buy it at Nook’s Cranny. You’ll need a Trash Can item to dispose of it. Alternatively, you can display it as a quirky addition to your décor, perhaps to amuse or confuse your visitors.
4. Identifying Real vs. Fake Art: A Comprehensive Guide
Identifying forgeries from genuine artworks requires careful observation and attention to detail. Redd’s fake art pieces have subtle but noticeable differences from their real-world counterparts. This guide will provide detailed comparisons to help you make informed decisions.
4.1. General Tips for Spotting Fakes
- Examine Carefully: Always inspect the art closely before purchasing.
- Compare to Real Versions: Use reference images of the real artworks to compare against Redd’s offerings.
- Check for Details: Look for specific details like missing objects, color variations, or changes in facial expressions.
4.2. Painting Guide
Below is a detailed list of paintings available from Redd, along with specific indicators to distinguish between real and fake versions.
4.2.1. Academic Painting (Vitruvian Man by Leonardo da Vinci)
- Real: No visible marks.
- Fake: Has a coffee stain in the corner.
4.2.2. Amazing Painting (The Night Watch by Rembrandt van Rijn)
- Real: The man in the front wears a hat.
- Fake: The man in the front is missing his hat.
4.2.3. Basic Painting (The Blue Boy by Thomas Gainsborough)
- Real: Standard amount of hair.
- Fake: The boy has more hair.
4.2.4. Calm Painting (A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte by Georges Seurat)
- Real: Always genuine.
- Fake: N/A
4.2.5. Common Painting (The Gleaners by Jean-François Millet)
- Real: Always genuine.
- Fake: N/A
4.2.6. Detailed Painting (Ajisai Sōkeizu by Itō Jakuchū)
- Real: Features blue foliage and a signature on the left.
- Fake: Has purple foliage and is missing the signature.
4.2.7. Dynamic Painting (Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji The Great Wave off Kanagawa by Katsushika Hokusai)
- Real: Always genuine.
- Fake: N/A
4.2.8. Famous Painting (The Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci)
- Real: No eyebrows.
- Fake: Has eyebrows.
4.2.9. Flowery Painting (Sunflowers by Vincent Van Gogh)
- Real: Always genuine.
- Fake: N/A
4.2.10. Glowing Painting (The Fighting Temeraire by Joseph Mallord William Turner)
- Real: Always genuine.
- Fake: N/A
4.2.11. Graceful Painting (Beauty Looking Back by Hishikawa Moronobu)
- Real: Has a white tag near her hair.
- Fake: Does not have the tag, and the woman is larger. Another fake version has her looking to the left instead of to the right.
4.2.12. Jolly Painting (Summer by Giuseppe Arcimboldo)
- Real: Has a sprout on the subject’s chest.
- Fake: Missing the sprout on the subject’s chest.
4.2.13. Moody Painting (The Sower by Jean-François Millet)
- Real: Always genuine.
- Fake: N/A
4.2.14. Moving Painting (The Birth of Venus by Sandro Botticelli)
- Real: Has trees in the top right corner.
- Fake: Missing trees in the top right corner.
4.2.15. Mysterious Painting (Isle of the Dead by Arnold Böcklin)
- Real: Always genuine.
- Fake: N/A
4.2.16. Nice Painting (The Fifer by Édouard Manet)
- Real: Always genuine.
- Fake: N/A
4.2.17. Perfect Painting (Apples and Oranges by Paul Cézanne)
- Real: Always genuine.
- Fake: N/A
4.2.18. Proper Painting (A Bar at the Folies-Bergère by Édouard Manet)
- Real: Always genuine.
- Fake: N/A
4.2.19. Quaint Painting (The Milkmaid by Johannes Vermeer)
- Real: Standard amount of milk being poured.
- Fake: Woman is pouring out much more milk.
4.2.20. Scary Painting (Ōtani Oniji the 3rd as Yakko Edobei by Tōshūsai Sharaku)
- Real: Angry-looking eyebrows.
- Fake: Sad-looking eyebrows. Another version may have him smiling, but still with sad eyebrows.
4.2.21. Scenic Painting (The Hunters in the Snow by Pieter Bruegel the Elder)
- Real: Includes a hunter and dogs.
- Fake: Missing a hunter and some dogs.
4.2.22. Serene Painting (Lady with an Ermine by Leonardo da Vinci)
- Real: Woman holds an all-white ermine.
- Fake: Ermine has raccoon-like circles around its eyes.
4.2.23. Sinking Painting (Ophelia by John Everett Millais)
- Real: Always genuine.
- Fake: N/A
4.2.24. Solemn Painting (Las Meninas by Diego Velázquez)
- Real: Man in the background has a slightly raised arm.
- Fake: Man in the background is raising his arm more noticeably.
4.2.25. Twinkling Painting (The Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh)
- Real: Always genuine.
- Fake: N/A
4.2.26. Warm Painting (The Clothed Maja by Francisco de Goya)
- Real: Always genuine.
- Fake: N/A
4.2.27. Wild Painting Left Half (Folding Screen of Fūjin and Raijin by Tawaraya Sōtatsu)
- Real: The beast is white.
- Fake: The beast is green.
4.2.28. Wild Painting Right Half (Folding Screen of Fūjin and Raijin by Tawaraya Sōtatsu)
- Real: The beast is green.
- Fake: The beast is white.
4.2.29. Wistful Painting (Girl with a Pearl Earring by Johannes Vermeer)
- Real: Has a pearl earring.
- Fake: Has a star-shaped earring, or another version with the subject’s eyes closed and a star-shaped earring.
4.2.30. Worthy Painting (Liberty Leading the People by Eugène Delacroix)
- Real: Always genuine.
- Fake: N/A
4.3. Statue Guide
Here’s a guide to spotting the real vs. fake statues:
4.3.1. Ancient Statue (Jōmon Period “Dogū” Figurine Shakōki-dogū by Unknown)
- Real: No visible antennas.
- Fake: Has two antennas coming out of the side of its head, or may have blue glowing eyes.
4.3.2. Beautiful Statue (Venus de Milo by Alexandros of Antioch)
- Real: Not wearing a necklace.
- Fake: Wearing a necklace.
4.3.3. Familiar Statue (The Thinker by Auguste Rodin)
- Real: Always genuine.
- Fake: N/A
4.3.4. Gallant Statue (David by Michelangelo)
- Real: Not holding anything under his arm.
- Fake: Holding a book under his arm.
4.3.5. Great Statue (King Kamehameha I by Thomas Ridgeway Gould)
- Real: Always genuine.
- Fake: N/A
4.3.6. Informative Statue (Rosetta Stone by Unknown)
- Real: Black.
- Fake: Blue.
4.3.7. Motherly Statue (Captoline Wolf by Unknown)
- Real: No tongue sticking out of the wolf’s mouth.
- Fake: Tongue sticking out of the wolf’s mouth.
4.3.8. Mystic Statue (Bust of Nefertiti by Thutmose)
- Real: No earring on the subject’s right ear (viewer’s left).
- Fake: Has an earring on the subject’s right ear (viewer’s left).
4.3.9. Rock-head Statue (Olmec Colossal Head by Unknown)
- Real: Not smiling.
- Fake: Smiling.
4.3.10. Robust Statue (Discobolus by unknown)
- Real: Not wearing a watch.
- Fake: Wearing a watch on his raised arm.
4.3.11. Tremendous Statue (Houmuwu Ding by Unknown)
- Real: Open at the top.
- Fake: Has a lid.
4.3.12. Valiant Statue (Nike of Samothrace by Unknown)
- Real: Right leg forward.
- Fake: Left leg forward.
4.3.13. Warrior Statue (Terracotta Warrior by Unknown)
- Real: Not holding anything.
- Fake: Holding a shovel.
5. Additional Tips for Art Acquisition
- Patience is Key: Redd’s visits are random, so be patient and check your island regularly.
- Utilize Online Communities: Join Animal Crossing online communities to share information about Redd’s stock and verify art authenticity.
- Time Travel: Some players use time travel to expedite Redd’s visits, but be aware of the potential consequences on your game.
6. Understanding the Value of Authentic Art
Collecting authentic art in Animal Crossing: New Horizons enhances your museum and provides a sense of accomplishment. It also adds depth to your island experience, allowing you to appreciate and display real-world masterpieces.
6.1. Museum Expansion and Completion
Donating genuine art to the museum not only expands its collection but also contributes to the overall beauty and cultural enrichment of your island. Completing the art exhibit is a significant milestone for many players.
6.2. Aesthetic and Decorative Purposes
Whether real or fake, art adds a unique aesthetic touch to your island and home. Displaying art allows you to express your creativity and personalize your virtual space.
7. Troubleshooting Common Issues
7.1. Redd Not Appearing
If Redd isn’t appearing on your island, ensure you’ve met the prerequisites: donating at least 60 items to the museum and waiting for Blathers to discuss the art exhibit. If you’ve met these conditions, be patient and check daily.
7.2. Buying a Fake by Mistake
If you accidentally buy a fake, don’t worry. While you can’t donate it, you can still use it for decoration or dispose of it. Consider it a learning experience and use the guide to avoid future mistakes.
8. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: How often does Redd visit my island?
Redd’s visits are random, similar to other special characters. There is no set schedule.
Q2: Can I identify fake art before buying it?
Yes, carefully inspect the art before purchasing and compare it to real-world versions using this guide.
Q3: What can I do with fake art?
Fake art cannot be donated to the museum but can be used for decoration or disposed of using a trash can.
Q4: Does Redd ever sell more than one real piece of art at a time?
Yes, it’s possible for Redd to sell multiple genuine art pieces during a single visit.
Q5: Can I ask a friend to buy art from Redd on their island for me?
Yes, friends can purchase art from Redd on their island and give it to you.
Q6: Is there a way to guarantee that Redd will sell real art?
No, there’s no guaranteed way to ensure Redd sells real art. Always inspect the pieces carefully.
Q7: What happens if I donate a fake piece of art to the museum?
Blathers will refuse to accept it, stating that it is a forgery.
Q8: Can I customize the art pieces?
No, art pieces cannot be customized.
Q9: Are there any art pieces that are always genuine?
Yes, several paintings and statues are always genuine. Refer to the guide for specifics.
Q10: Does the time of day affect the art Redd sells?
No, the time of day does not affect the art Redd sells.
9. Advanced Strategies for Art Collectors
9.1. Tracking Art Availability
Keep a log of the art pieces you’ve already acquired to streamline your search. This helps you focus on the remaining pieces needed to complete your museum collection.
9.2. Engaging with Online Communities
Join online forums, social media groups, and Discord servers dedicated to Animal Crossing. These communities are invaluable for sharing information, trading art, and verifying authenticity.
9.3. Art Trading and Gifting
Coordinate with friends and other players to trade art pieces. This collaborative approach can significantly speed up the process of completing your museum collection.
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10.2. Ethical Considerations in Virtual Collecting
Even in a virtual world, ethical considerations apply. Buying and trading art fairly, avoiding scams, and sharing accurate information contribute to a positive gaming environment.
11. Conclusion: Become an Animal Crossing Art Expert
With this Redd’s art guide ACNL, you’re well-equipped to navigate the art world in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. By understanding the nuances of each painting and statue, you can confidently purchase genuine art and complete your museum collection.
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