Die verschwundene Katze

"The Disappeared Cat" is a captivating non-fiction book that delves into one of the most fascinating art scandals in history. Authors Hanspeter Born and Benoit Landais take readers on an exciting quest centered around the famous work "Le Jardin de Daubigny" by Vincent van Gogh. This book narrates the story of a forgery that deceived the art world for over a century. The authors analyze how a Parisian painter managed to create a copy of the masterpiece that was considered authentic, and shed light on the mechanisms that made it difficult for art experts to recognize the deception. With a combination of art history and investigative research, this book not only provides insights into the world of art forgeries but also into the human psyche and the perception of art.