"Little Lolita" 10"x20" acrylic on canvas board Vladimir Nabokov had trouble finding an American publisher for his book "Lolita". It was eventually published in Paris with no problems and sold out. Author Graham Greene brought it to the attention of the London press by writing "it's the filthiest book I've ever read". British customs proceeded to seize all copies entering the UK in 1955 and it was banned for 2 years in France (1956-1958). The American edition was publised without incident in 1958. Dana Ellyn's painting, "Little Lolita", depicts a pint sized temptress - drinking, smoking and flirtatiously posed.