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Mino Maccari
Two Figures in Profile - Black Pen on Paper by M. Maccari - 1950

1950

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Two Figures in Profile is an original modern artwork realized the half of the XX Century by the Italian artist Mino Maccari (Siena, 1898 - Rome, 1989). Original black Charcoal on paper. Hand-signed in pencil by the artist on the lower right corner: Maccari. Very good conditions. Two figures in profile is an original charcoald drawing realized by one of the most important satirical artist in Italy during the XX Century. The work, realized with a few strokes of black charcoal, depicts two figures in profile, a sad female figure and a male figure in front of her. The two silhouettes are realized with a few of strokes that define the whole composition. This work has been realized by the Italian artist Mino Maccari (Siena, 1898 – Rome, 1989). Maccari was a popular Italian painter and engraver. He produced many artworks through different graphic techniques. He exhibited at important international exhibitions in the fields of art and graphics. In 1959, he became the director of the Academy of Fine Arts in Rome; in 1963, he won Antonio Feltrinelli's prize for painting and became president of the San Luca Academy. He realized many lithographs and etchings of satirical and political subject matters. He was also famous for erotic and sexual drawings. He has worked for many years at Il Mondo.
  • Creator:
    Mino Maccari (1898 - 1989, Italian)
  • Creation Year:
    1950
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.42 in (29 cm)Width: 8.27 in (21 cm)Depth: 0.04 in (1 mm)
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  • Framing:
    Framing Options Available
  • Condition:
    Insurance may be requested by customers as additional service, contact us for more information.
  • Gallery Location:
    Roma, IT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: M-1124941stDibs: LU65037239742
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