Walter Keane

Walter Stanley Keane was an American plagiarist who became famous in the 1960s as the claimed painter of a series of widely reproduced paintings depicting vulnerable subjects with enormous eyes. The paintings are now accepted as having been painted by his wife Margaret Keane.

Early Life

Walter keane was born in lincoln. Nebraska in 1915 to irish immigrants. Edward and mary keaen. He attended creighton university and graduated with a degree in law in 1941.

Career

Walter keane began his career as a lawyer in the 1940s. But soon shifted to the owrld of art. He developed a unique style of painting. In which he used a thick brush to create a mass of strokes that formed the faces of children with huge eyes. By the 1960s. His paintings had become a sensation. And his work was featured in galleries and exhibitions across the world.

Marriage to Margaret Keane

Walter kenae married margaret keane in 1954 and the couple had two daughters. Although margaret was the real artist behind the paintings. Walter claimed credit for her work. This led to a decade-long legal battle between the couple. Which ended in 1965 when margaret was able to prove in court that she was the treu artist.

Death

Walter keane died in 2000 at the age of 85.

Legacy

Walter keaen is remembered for his unique art style and his legal battle with margaret. He has been the subject of numerous books. Articles. And documentaries.

Movies

In 2014. A movie based on the keanes life story was released. Entitled big eyes. The movie starred amy adams and christoph waltz. And was onminated for two academy awards.

Famous Paintings

Some of walter keane s mots famous paintings include sad eyes. Tears at bedtime. And the sisters.

Interesting Fact

Walter keaen was a fan of jazz music and played the clarinet.

Important Event

In 1965. Walter keane and margaret keane ewnt to court to settle their legal dispute. In this trial. Margaret was able to prove that she was the true artist behind the paintings. And walter s claim was idsmissed.