Dog - by by Keith Haring Framed Art Print

Throughout his artistic career, Keith Haring sought to create what he called “modern hieroglyphics” — a visual language that could be easily understood by a broad audience. One of his most recognisable icons, the Haring Dog, may have been inspired by the Ancient Egyptian god Anubis, who was associated with death, regeneration and the afterlife and was traditionally depicted with a canine form.

In his 1985 Dog, Haring presents a standing canine figure filled with a hellish composition of death, sexuality and violence. By transforming the ancient Egyptian hieroglyph into his distinctive Pop Art vocabulary, Haring reflects the social and political turmoil of the 1980s, including the devastating HIV/AIDS epidemic. The image demonstrates his ability to communicate complex contemporary issues through simplified forms, bold outlines and instantly recognisable symbols.

The powerful symbolism of Dog makes it a striking Keith Haring Framed Art Print, combining the artist’s iconic visual language with the darker themes that shaped much of his work during the 1980s. As a distinctive piece of Keith Haring Wall Art, it brings Haring’s bold Pop Art aesthetic and provocative imagery into a contemporary interior.

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Our ready-to-hang premium wooden frames, crafted from responsibly sourced oak or ash, feature unique wood grains for added character. The posters are printed on master's edition, museum-quality paper—off-white, uncoated, and ideal for those seeking world-class quality:

• Ready-to-hang: Includes hanging kit, ready to hang directly on the wall.
• Frame Material: Responsibly sourced oak and ash wood.
• Frame Measurements: 20mm (0.79") thick and wide, wider than the classic 14mm (0.55") frame.
• Paper Weight: 250 gsm (110 lb), thickness: 0.29 mm (11.4 mils), ideal for fine art.
• Paper Finishing: Matte, uncoated, natural white, archival museum-quality paper.
• Protection: Shatterproof plexiglass protects the poster.
• Sustainable Paper: FSC-certified materials or equivalent.
• Available Sizes: 15 sizes in inches (US&CA) and cms (rest of the world).

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