Margaret Keane, born Peggy Doris Hawkins on September 15, 1927, in Nashville, Tennessee, became widely known for her distinctive paintings of children with large, melancholic eyes. Her journey into the art world began in the 1950s, and her works soon garnered attention for their emotional depth and unique style. However, Margaret’s rise to fame was overshadowed by a complicated and controversial relationship with her then-husband, Walter Keane.