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APRIL 1, 2017–JANUARY 7, 2018 • WINTERTHUR GALLERIES I was painted by a criminal art forger responsible for one of the biggest art cons of the 20th century. A real Master of Deceit! Convicted of forgery after an investigation by Scotland Yard, my painter went to prison—and emerged as a celebrity intent on redemption through the sale of “genuine fakes.” It sounds fantastic! Do you believe me? JohnMyatt’scopyof Oleanders, afterVincentVanGogh, is justoneof themore than40examplesof forgeriesandcounterfeitobjects featured in theexhibition, manyofwhichhavebeenat thecenterofmajorscandalsandcourtcases.Mixedmediaoncanvas,2012.CourtesyofWashingtonGreenFineArt. Presented by Funded in part by WINTERTHUR MUSEUM, GARDEN & LIBRARY • 800.448.3883 • winterthur.org/treasuresontrial In prison, they called me Picasso. –John Myatt, criminal art forger ” “ Treasures ON TRIAL The Art and Science of DETECTING FAKES What if I told you that my original hangs in The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York? Climb into the life and mind of my artist. His artwork is in great demand! Ah, notoriety . Discover how experts answer the question, “Is it real or fake?”