Barking dog art print Keith Haring product image (primary)
A vertically oriented framed art print mounted on a light wall showing a single large stylized dog figure drawn in white lines on a solid black rectangular field, surrounded by a white mat and a thin black frame.

Giant Art

Barking Dog Art Print Keith Haring

CA$328.00CAD
In Stock

This framed Keith Haring art print features the artist's iconic barking dog motif, a signature character from his socially engaged works. It is a ready-to-hang canvas print mounted on an MDF frame, made in Canada, and measures 20 x 26 inches (50.75 x 66 cm). Suitable for wall display, it offers a high-contrast black-and-white design that fits contemporary interiors.

Material
Canvas on MDF frame
Style
modern, contemporary, minimal
Category
Arts & Entertainment

Color

Black and White

Size

20"X26"

Specifications

Framed high-quality canvas print of Keith Haring's iconic barking dog, ready to hang.

Framed, ready-to-hang work of art on high-quality canvas over MDF frame with easy hanging hardware.

Material
Canvas on MDF frame
Style
modern, contemporary, minimal
Occasion
gift
Gender
unisex
Age Group
adult
Condition
new
Category
Arts & Entertainment

Additional Attributes

  • framed
  • ready-to-hang
  • high-quality canvas
  • MDF frame
  • made in Canada
  • 20" x 26"
  • eccentric
  • modern

Product Insights

This Keith Haring print transforms the barking dog from an illegal chalk drawing on New York subway ads into a universal glyph protesting institutional power and government inaction during the AIDS crisis. Inspired by Egyptian hieroglyphics and Anubis, its high-contrast silhouette supports a dual reading as either a protest growl or a DJ dance move. The canvas fabric grain adds a tactile, hand-painted feel, while no reflective glass ensures Haring's linework remains visually clear. Shipped ready-to-hang from Canada to minimize damage, this black-and-white print suits industrial loft interiors and works in minimalist, industrial, or eclectic spaces.

Verified claims

Symbolism
The barking dog symbolizes institutional power and protest, used by Haring to criticize government inaction during the AIDS crisis.
Origins
The barking dog motif originated as illegally chalked drawings on NY subway ads, bypassing galleries.
Universal design
Haring designed the barking dog as a universal glyph, inspired by Egyptian hieroglyphics and Anubis.
Dual reading
High-contrast silhouette reads as protest growl or DJ dance move.
Political context
Barking dog motif protests Reagan administration's AIDS neglect
Subway origin
The barking dog motif began as illegal chalk drawings on New York subway panels.
Loft compatibility
Suits industrial loft interiors with exposed brick and concrete.
Egyptian influence
Inspired by Anubis, the dog adds death and regeneration themes; its palette echoes Egyptian art.
Visual clarity
No reflective glass, so Haring's linework hits the eye without glare.
Tactile feel
Canvas fabric grain gives the print a subtle hand-painted tangibility.
Convenience
Shipped ready-to-hang from Canada, minimizing risk of dents and dings.
Display
High-contrast black-and-white print works in minimalist, industrial, and eclectic interiors.

Product record

Title
Barking Dog Art Print Keith Haring
Brand
Giant Art
Price
328 CAD
Availability
In stock

Image Analysis

3 images
Barking dog art print Keith Haring product image (primary)
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Product

A vertically oriented framed art print mounted on a light wall showing a single large stylized dog figure drawn in white lines on a solid black rectangular field, surrounded by a white mat and a thin black frame.

  • Framed print overallVertical rectangular framed art hung on the wall with a thin black outer frame and an inner white mat surrounding a black image field.
    1 regionx 0.52 · y 0.06 · w 0.38 · h 0.72 (high)
  • Illustration subjectA single large, upright stylized dog-like figure rendered in continuous white outline and filled with dense small white doodle shapes and lines covering the figure interior against a solid black background.
    1 regionx 0.56 · y 0.12 · w 0.30 · h 0.60 (high)
  • White mat borderNarrow white mat visible between the black image field and the black frame, forming a consistent border on all four sides.
    1 regionx 0.54 · y 0.10 · w 0.34 · h 0.64 (high)
  • Black frame constructionThin rectangular black frame with flat visible face; lower-right corner shows a subtle interior shadow from the frame.
    1 regionx 0.52 · y 0.06 · w 0.38 · h 0.72 (high)

Other

Image shows the framed print mounted on a light-colored textured wall with window-cast shadows to the left and soft directional lighting from the left producing wall shadows and a subtle shadow beneath the frame.

  • Wall texture and colorLight off-white or very pale beige textured wall surface occupying the full scene around the framed print.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.98 · h 1.00 (high)
  • Window shadowRectangular window-shaped shadow with cross muntin lines cast on the left portion of the wall, extending vertically and horizontally across the left third of the image.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.08 · w 0.36 · h 0.57 (high)
  • Frame shadowSoft triangular shadow cast downwards and slightly right from the lower edge of the frame onto the wall.
    1 regionx 0.58 · y 0.66 · w 0.23 · h 0.18 (medium)
  • Shot compositionCamera view is slightly angled with the framed print placed toward the right of center and a large empty wall area to the left showing the window shadow, producing a lifestyle/staged presentation.

Colors

deep black· image field (background behind illustration)#0E0D0Dbright white· illustration lines and interior doodles#F3F1F2matte white· mat border#F3F1F1black· outer frame#161212
Barking dog art print Keith Haring product image 2
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Product

Close-up details of a framed art print showing the front lower-left corner with a black rectangular frame, white mat, and a portion of a black print with white line artwork; and the framed piece's rear with a black backing board and a horizontal hanging wire attached to metal D-ring hardware.

  • Frame cornerMitered lower-left corner of a rectangular black frame with a flat outer face and a slightly beveled inner edge visible where it meets the mat.
    1 regionx 0.02 · y 0.05 · w 0.45 · h 0.45 (high)
  • Mat borderWhite paper or card mat between the frame and the print, showing a visible inner reveal and an even border below the print window.
    1 regionx 0.16 · y 0.16 · w 0.66 · h 0.24 (high)
  • Artwork detailPortion of a black printed panel with white line drawing visible in the upper right of the top section; includes curved white outlines and interior patterning consistent with a stylized figure.
    1 regionx 0.52 · y 0.04 · w 0.44 · h 0.36 (medium)
  • Backing boardRear face of the framed piece covered by a smooth black backing board with squared edges visible along the top and sides.
    1 regionx 0.02 · y 0.56 · w 0.96 · h 0.42 (high)
  • Hanging hardwareMetal D-ring fastener secured to the backing board at the right with a twisted metal picture wire stretched horizontally and tied at the fastener.
    1 regionx 0.62 · y 0.60 · w 0.34 · h 0.12 (high)

Other

Two-panel composite photo showing a top close-up of the framed print front and a bottom view of the framed print back; product is photographed on a light textured wall with soft directional lighting casting subtle shadows.

  • Shot compositionImage composed of two horizontal sections separated by a thin white gap: top section shows a front detail, bottom section shows the rear detail.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
  • Wall and shadowLight-colored textured wall behind the framed piece with a soft shadow below the frame in the top panel and a vertical shadow or highlight at the right edge in the bottom panel.
    2 regionsx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.40 · h 0.55 (high); x 0.80 · y 0.55 · w 0.20 · h 0.45 (medium)
  • Image qualitySharp focus on frame edges, mat, and hardware with even studio lighting and minimal glare on surfaces.

Colors

matte black· frame exterior#3C312Eoff-white· mat border#F1ECEAdeep black· printed panel backgroundbright white· printed line art#F2EBEA
Barking dog art print Keith Haring product image 3
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Product

Multiple framed art prints with thin black frames and white mats hung on a pale wall; individual prints show bold, high-contrast Keith Haring style illustrations in solid colors and black linework.

  • Frame constructionThin rectangular black picture frames with a narrow profile surround each print; frames include an inner white mat border between the frame and the artwork.
    2 regionsx 0.02 · y 0.04 · w 0.44 · h 0.92 (medium); x 0.58 · y 0.07 · w 0.38 · h 0.86 (medium)
  • Top-left printSquare print showing a large red heart figure outlined in thick black lines on a white background with a patterned ground strip at the bottom.
    1 regionx 0.03 · y 0.04 · w 0.42 · h 0.24 (high)
  • Middle-left printRectangular print with a yellow anthropomorphic figure acting as a DJ against a bright blue background holding a pink record over green turntables; small 'DJ' letters printed near the top right of this artwork.
    1 regionx 0.03 · y 0.30 · w 0.42 · h 0.22 (high)
  • DJ textDJ
    1 regionx 0.33 · y 0.32 · w 0.04 · h 0.08 (medium)
  • Bottom-left printVertical black-and-white print composed of dense interlocking figures and line patterns, printed entirely in black linework on a white background.
    1 regionx 0.03 · y 0.56 · w 0.42 · h 0.36 (high)
  • Top-right printPortrait-oriented print with a single figure rendered in white linework against a solid black rectangular background inside the mat.
    1 regionx 0.60 · y 0.07 · w 0.34 · h 0.24 (high)
  • Bottom-right printSquare print showing three stylized figures in pink and red with a red heart above them, black outlines and white background within the mat.
    1 regionx 0.60 · y 0.39 · w 0.34 · h 0.37 (high)
  • Consistent graphic styleAll artworks use thick black outline linework, simplified solid-color shapes, and flat color fills typical of bold graphic illustrations.

Other

Photograph shows a corner of a pale painted room with direct sunlight creating rectangular window-shadow patterns on the wall and floor; neutral concrete or plaster floor visible at bottom left.

  • Room corner and wallTwo perpendicular pale walls form a corner where the frames are hung, creating a narrow vertical strip of wall between the left and right groupings.
    1 regionx 0.46 · y 0.00 · w 0.12 · h 1.00 (high)
  • Sunlight and shadowSharp rectangular bands of sunlight and shadow fall across the corner wall and floor, indicating a strong directional light source from the left.
    1 regionx 0.46 · y 0.16 · w 0.28 · h 0.72 (high)
  • Floor materialLight neutral-colored floor visible in the lower-left foreground with a smooth, slightly mottled surface.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.86 · w 0.50 · h 0.14 (medium)
  • Shot compositionVertical lifestyle shot showing two columns of framed prints; left column contains three frames stacked, right column contains two frames staggered vertically with visible wall space between columns.

Colors

matte black· frame#151213pure white· mat border#E3DCDCbright red· red heart print#E20036vivid pink· pink figures print#FD2CADbright yellow· yellow DJ figure#EABB23cyan blue· blue background#5BB2E3black· black-and-white prints#130D0C

Provenance

Merchant Link
https://www.simons.ca/en/decor/posters-prints-wall-art/barking-dog-art-print-keith-haring--19438-23304387?colourId=0
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