Basic Painting

"This portrait of a boy in blue by Gainsborough has been a longtime favorite of the British public."

- Museum Exhibit

The Basic Painting is one of the pieces of artwork available in the games. In, , and , it is available only from Crazy Redd's shop, but in it is a spotlight item from Tom Nook's Store.

The painting in real life is called The Blue Boy, and was painted in 1770 by Thomas Gainsborough. It is an oil painting, and is currently on display in Huntington Library, San Marino, California.

Authenticity
In, if both of his arms are bent at his sides, then it is a forgery.