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Margaret and Walter Keane captivated the art world with the "big eyes" paintings of children, but their story became infamous due to a scandal over authorship. Margaret Keane, the true artist behind the works, created the iconic style that expressed deep emotion through oversized, expressive eyes. Walter, her husband, falsely claimed credit for her work starting in 1957, marketing the paintings to great financial success while Margaret remained silent, fearing public and legal fallout.

In 1970, Margaret publicly revealed herself as the artist, leading to a dramatic court case in which she proved her claim by painting in front of the judge, while Walter declined, citing a sore shoulder. Margaret was awarded $4 million in damages, though this was later overturned, and she retained copyright to her work.

Despite criticism labeling her art as kitsch, Margaret's "big eyes" became a pop culture phenomenon, spawning mass-market merchandise and imitations. The story was later adapted into the 2014 Tim Burton film *Big Eyes*, highlighting Margaret's triumph over Walter's fraud and abuse. Today, Margaret continues to paint, while Walter’s legacy remains overshadowed by the controversy.