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Mino Maccari
The Gaze - Original Woodcut on Paper by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century

Mid-20th Century

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The Gaze is an original modern artwork realized in the first half of the mid-20th Century by the Italian artist Mino Maccari (Siena, 1898 - Rome, 1989). Original woodcut on paper. Very good conditions. The gaze is a very interesting artwork in black and white, realized by the most famous Italian satirical artist of the XX Century: Mino Maccari. This artwork depicted by mastery applying contrast by lines through well-defined applying of black and white. The whole composition with its intense black, sharp line created a mesmerizing optical illusion. 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:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.65 in (24.5 cm)Width: 6.3 in (16 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-1151291stDibs: LU65037574922
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