Margaret Keane is a famous artist recognized for her paintings, especially the ones with the oversized eyes. At the time of her death in 2022, Keane’s net worth was estimated to be $2.5 million. She lives in a luxury home in Napa County, California.
Margaret was born September 15, 1927 in Nashville, Tennessee as Peggy Doris Hawkins. She had an interest in art since early childhood and started taking painting lessons at age of ten. Later, she studied at Watkins Art Institute in Nashville as well as Traphagen School Of Design in New York City.
For her unique painting style with her typical oversized eyes, she has received critical acclaim and praise. Se was influenced by many other artists, including Van Gogh and Picasso.
In 2014, the biographical movie titled Big Eyes was released. Amy Adams played Margaret Keane and the film was directed by Tim Burton.
Keane’s first husband was Frank Ulbrich (948–1955), Her second husband was Walter Keane (1955–1965). In 1970, Keane married her third husband Dan McGuir (1970–1983).
