
Giant Art
Barking Dog Art Print Keith Haring
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
Size
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- 01

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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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- 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.
- 02

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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 regions
x 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- 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.
- 03

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 regions
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 0.03 · y 0.30 · w 0.42 · h 0.22 (high) - DJ text“DJ”
1 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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- 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.