'No Dogs Allowed' by Walter (Margaret) Keane, 1962
14 x 28.75 Inches
Rare, vintage offset lithograph print on fine art paper (previously framed). Mounted to cardboard.
Open edition.
Plate-signed "KEANE" lower-left.
*Note: overall fair-poor condition; adhesive residue from previous framing, some rippling near bottom, shows handling.

ABOUT THE ART/ARTIST

'No Dogs Allowed' is a rare, plate-signed lithograph based on an original oil painting credit lower left to Walter Keane. This was actually the work of his wife Margaret Keane and part of what would become one of the biggest scandals in the history of Art (and the subject of the Oscar nominated, Tim Burton directed 2014 feature film "BIG EYES").

Vintage lithograph on paper, originally printed in 1962 measuring 14" x 28 3/4". Mounted on board, titled lower center. Publishing notes printed lower right.

Born in 1927 in Nashville, Tennessee, Margaret has always loved to paint and draw since an early age. She first made her paintings famous in San Francisco’s North Beach in the 1950s.

Margaret’s work drew little accolades from art critics but was loved and admired by the world. Andy Warhol said, “I think what Keane has done is terrific! If it were bad, so many people wouldn’t like it.” Margaret went on to become one of the most successful living artist in the early 60s to present day.

Margaret’s art gained wide favor and started a big-eyed movement in the early 60s, influencing a large crop of big-eyed artist such as Lee, Gig, Maio, Ozz Franca, Igor Pantuhoff, and Eve. Margaret has created a legacy of Big Eyes influencing many toy designs and cartoons, such as Little Miss No Name Dolls, Blythe dolls the cartoon Powerpuff Girls, created by Craig McCracken. And more recently numerous illustrators, New Contemporary and Pop Surrealism artist such as, Yoshitomo Nara, Mark Ryden, and Tim Burton.

One of Margaret’s favorite artist is Amedeo Modigliani, and His art has had a major influence in the way she’s painted women since circa 1959. Throughout the years Margaret has also been influenced by Van Gogh, Henri Rousseau, Leonardo da Vinci, Gustav Klimt, Edgar Degas, Picasso, Sandro Botticelli and Paul Gauguin. Each of these artist have influenced Margaret’s use of color, dimension and composition. Along with these great and awe inspiring artist, Margaret’s own creative genius of Big Eyes and women has continued to influence and inspire countless artist today.

Adored by fans and collectors Worldwide, at 90 years old, Margaret continues to paint almost daily in Northern California. Margaret is one of the most prolific and influential artist ever, and is an American Icon and Modern Master. Enjoy over 60 years of timeless art as you browse our website and experience Margaret’s labor of love.

Fair-Poor (overall fair-poor condition; adhesive residue from previous framing, some rippling near bottom, shows handling. See Photos) Provenance: Signari Gallery COA

28.75 x 14 in