Elmyr de Hory, known as "The Myth of our Century," was a master forger who created approximately 1000 fake paintings in the style of post-impressionists before his death or disappearance in 1976.
Masterpiece or Forgery? The Story of Elmyr De Hory
Elmyr de Hory, a notorious forger, earned the nickname "The Myth of our Century" after his 1968 confession, during which he revealed the creation of over 1,000 fake post-impressionist paintings before his death or disappearance.