Popular painter, engraver and journalist Mino Maccari is known for his often controversial and explosive prints, drawings and paintings, and is considered to be one of the most important Italian satirical artists of the 20th century.
Born in 1898 in Siena, Maccari joined the Italian Army at age 19 to serve in World War I as an artillery officer. Afterward, he attended law school, graduating in 1920 and working as a lawyer until 1926.
While working as a lawyer, Maccari developed an interest in painting and engraving, moonlighting as an artist. Despite his lack of formal training, his works captured the attention of local critics, and he debuted with the Group Labronico, an organization of like-minded Italian artists that included painter Beppe Guzzi.
In 1924, publisher Angiolo Bencini contacted Maccari to oversee the printing operations of Il Selvaggio, a fascist magazine in which Maccari’s first satirical illustrations and engravings appeared. Until 1942, Maccari was editor-in-chief of the controversial magazine, which featured contributions from Futurist artists such as Ardengo Soffici, Carlo Carrà and others.
Throughout his career, Maccari participated in numerous notable exhibitions and shows throughout Italy and Europe. His figurative drawings and paintings, portraits and exotic nude works gained considerable acclaim from critics and collaborative artists.
In 1927, he participated in the "Second International Exhibition of Modern Engraving" and the "Third Exhibition of the Tuscan Union of Arts." The following year, Maccari exhibited at the Venice Biennale, where he would win the International Prize for engraving in 1948.
From the late 1940s to 1963, Maccari collaborated with the liberal magazine Il Mondo, contributing several satirical illustrations and engravings. By this time, he had become a well-established and respected artist in Italy and, in 1959, was named director of the Academy of Fine Arts in Rome.
In 1963, Maccari was recognized again for his works, winning the Antonio Feltrinelli Prize for painting. That same year, he became president of the San Luca Academy.
Throughout the 1970s, Maccari continued painting and drawing, creating provocative works such as Dominatrix Woman, a bold work in watercolor and pastel, the diminutive pen drawing Trampled and his erotic charcoal and watercolor drawing Mata Hari.
Even after Maccari’s death in 1989, his works continue to be a talking point among avid modern art collectors.
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At the Sea - Etching and Drypoint by Mino Maccari - 1925/1930
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
At the Sea is an original drypoint realized by Mino Maccari (1925-1930). The artwork is in good conditions, except for worn paper on the margins. Hand-signed by the artist on the r...
Paper, Drypoint, Etching
The Love - Woodcut by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
"The Love" is an original woodcut artwork realized by Mino Maccari (1898-1989). Hand-signed on the lower left in pencil. In excellent conditions. This artwork represents a woman'...
Woodcut
Sexual Attraction - Zincography by Mino Maccari - 1970s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Sexual Attraction is an original zincography artwork realized by Mino Maccari. Included a white Passepartout: 49 x 34 The state of preservation is very good. The artwork represent...
Engraving
$758
The Game - Original Woodcut Print by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Game is an original modern artwork realized in the first half of the 20th Century by the Italian artist Mino Maccari (Siena, 1898 - Rome, 1989). Original woodcut print on paper....
Woodcut
The Soldier - Original Tempera by M. Maccari - 1950s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Soldier is an original artwork realized by Mino Maccari in the 1950s. Mixed colored tempera on cardboard. Includes a contemporary gilded wooden frame: 54.5 x 3.5 x 31 Mino Mac...
Tempera
Portrait - Pencil and Watercolor on Paper by Mino Maccari - 1955
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait 1955 is an original artwork realized by Mino Maccari. Lapis drawing and watercolor on paper, in good conditions, hand-signed by the artist on the lower left corner. Mino M...
Watercolor, Pencil
The Audience - Watercolour by Mino Maccari - 1965
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The audience is a very beautiful watercolour painting realized by Mino Maccari on 1965. In good condition, except for worn paper on the margins. Hand-si...
Watercolor
The Models - Pen on Paper by Mino Maccari - 1980s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Models is an original modern artwork realized the 1980s by the Italian artist Mino Maccari (Siena, 1898 - Rome, 1989). Original pen drawing on Ivory paper. Hand-signed in penc...
Paper, Pen
Figure - Original Pencil and Watercolor on Paper by Mino Maccari - 1980s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Figure is an original modern artwork realized the 1980s by the Italian artist Mino Maccari (Siena, 1898 - Rome, 1989). Original pencil and watercolor drawing on Ivory paper. Hand-...
Pencil, Watercolor
On S'Amuse - Original Woodcut by Mino Maccari - 1945
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
On S'Amuse is an original artwork realized in 1945 by Mino Maccari. Original colored xylograph. Includes passepartout: 49 x 33.5 cm Good conditions except for yellowing of paper d...
Woodcut
Portrait of Giorgio Morandi - Woodcut Print by Mino Maccari - 1950s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait of Giorgio Morandi is an original modern artwork realized the half of the XX Century by the Italian artist Mino Maccari (Siena, 1898 - Rome, 1989). Original woodcut print o...
Woodcut
Soldier and Women - Woodcut by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Soldier's Women is an original artwork realized by Mino Maccari in 1960s. Mixed colored xylograph. Hand-signed by the artist on the lower margin. Numbered on the lower left margin....
Woodcut
$466
Figures on Red - Original Woodcut by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Figures in Red is an original modern artwork realized in the first half of the XX Century by the Italian artist Mino Maccari (Siena, 1898 - Rome, 1989). Original Lithograph on paper...
Woodcut
The Couple Dances - Original Etching by Mino Maccari - 1960 ca.
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The couple Dance is an original artwork realized by Mino Maccari in 1960 ca. Black and white etching on paper. Hand-signed by the artist on the lower left. Numbered on the lower ...
Etching
Telephone - Mixed Media by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Telephone is an original artwork realized by Mino Maccari in the 1970's. Mixed media colored drawing. Hand-signed by the artist on the lower margin. Good conditions except for s...
Charcoal, Watercolor
Nude - Original Zincography by Mino Maccari - 1970s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Nude is an original zincography artwork realized by Mino Maccari. Included a white Passepartout: 49 x 34 The state of preservation is very good. The artwork represents a nude s...
Engraving
Woman - Woodcut by Mino Maccari - Mid 20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Woman is an original woodcut realized by Mino Maccari. Included a white Passepartout: 49 x 34 cm. The state of preservation is very good. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1898 – Rom, 1989) wa...
Woodcut
Nude Women - Original Zincography by Mino Maccari - 1970s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Nude Women is an original zincography artwork realized by Mino Maccari. Included a white Passepartout: 49 x 34 The state of preservation is very good. The artwork represents a ...
Engraving
The Makeup Artist - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1950s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Pencil and ink on paper. A rare and expressive drawing by Mino Maccari, executed in pencil on lightly toned paper, depicting a complex figurative composition rendered with the artis...
Paper, Ink
Shetches - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1940s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Watercolor on paper. A refined and evocative drawing by Mino Maccari, executed in watercolour with brush, combining delicate blue and warm red washes to articulate a loosely connect...
Paper, Watercolor
The Visit - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Ink and watercolor on paper. A charming and incisive drawing by Mino Maccari, executed in ink with light wash, depicting an intimate interior scene animated by two seated female fig...
Paper, Ink
The Sculptor - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Ink on paper. A compelling and highly economical drawing by Mino Maccari, executed in fluid ink line, depicting a loosely articulated interior scene populated by stylised human figu...
Paper, Ink
The Duel - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1935 ca.
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Pencil on paper. A spirited and incisive drawing by Mino Maccari, executed in pencil, depicting two male figures engaged in animated conversation. Shown in profile and facing one an...
Paper, Pencil
The English Occupation in Arabia - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1940s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Charcoal drawing on paper realized by Maccari in the late 1940s. Hand signed in the lower center. Very good condition. A witty and sharply observed drawing by Mino Maccari, one of...
Paper, Charcoal
African War - Drawing by Mino Maccari - mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Watercolor on paper realized by Maccari in 1930s. Hand signed lower right. With another drawing on rear. Good condition.
Paper, Watercolor
View of Pisa - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1927
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Penci drawing on paper realized by Mino Maccari in 1927. Hand signed and dated lower left. Matted, in very good condition.
Paper, Pencil
Dante in Hell - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1950s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Watercolor drawing on paper realized by Mino Maccari in 1950s. Hand signed lower right. Another watercolor drawing on rear. Very good condition.
Paper, Watercolor
Garibaldi - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960 ca.
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Watercolor on paper realized by Mino Maccari in 1960 ca. Hand signed lower right. Excellent condition.
Paper, Watercolor
Portrait - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1930 ca.
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Pen drawing on paper realized by Mino Maccari in 1930 ca. Hand signed lower right. Very good condition.
Paper, Pen
The Hour of Rest: 1960s Charcoal and Watercolor Drawing, Signed
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Charcoal and watercolor realized by Mino Maccari in 1960s. Hand signed lower right. With another drawing on rear.
Watercolor, Charcoal
Portraits - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960ca
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Drawing in green china ink and watercolor, realized by Mino Maccari in 1960s. Hand signed in pencil lower right. Very good condition except for some minor foxing.
Pen
Indifference - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1940 ca.
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Market pen drawing realized by Mino Maccari in 1940s. Hand signed in pencil lower right. Very good condition.
Permanent Marker
The Jugglers - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1940 ca.
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Watercolor drawing on paper realized by Mino Maccari in 1940 ca. Hand signed lower right. Very good condition.
Watercolor
The Painter's Studio - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1955 ca.
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Watercolor on paper realized by Maccari in 1955 ca. Hand signed in oil pastel lower right. Very good condition.
Watercolor
Eve and the Serpent - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1940 ca.
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Tempera on paper realized by Maccari in 1940 ca. Hand signed. Some foxing, otherwise very good condition.
Watercolor
The Couple - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1950 ca.
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Pencil drawing on paper realized by Maccari in 1950 ca. Hand signed in pencil. Another drawing in pencil with "nativity" on rear. Very good condition.
Pencil
$466
Chi i Piedi Lecca di Fanfani Senatore sarà Domani-Drawing by Mino Maccari-1935
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Original Title: " Chi i Piedi Lecca di Fanfani Senatore sarà Domani" (Whoever licks Fanfani's feet will be Senator tomorrow). China ink drawing realized by Maccari in 1865 ca. Hand...
Ink
Reclined Nudes - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1934
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Blue pastel drawing realized recot/verso by Mino Maccari in 1934. One of them is hand signed in pencilo in the lower. Prov. Chiurazzi Gallery (stamp in the lower right of one of th...
Pencil, Pastel
Greetings on the Railway - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1950 ca
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Watercolor on paper realized by Mino Maccari in 1950 ca. Hand signed. Matted. Very good condition.
Watercolor
Man in the Space - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1970 ca.
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Charcoal drawing on paper realized by Mino Maccari in 1970 ca. Hand signed lower left. Very good condition.
Charcoal
Studies - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1950 ca.
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Watercolor on paper realized by Mino Maccari in 1950 ca. Hand signed in the lower right. Very good condition.
Charcoal
The Dance - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1980
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Charcoal and watercolor realized by Mino Maccari in 1980. Hand signed in pencil lower right. Very good condition.
Charcoal
The Cyclists Watercolor on Paper, Modern Style, Signed, 1940s Artwork
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Watercolor on paper realized by Mino Maccari in 1940s. Hand signed lower right. Very good condition.
Paper, Watercolor
The Cyclists Watercolor Drawing, Modern Style, Signed, 1940s, Unframed
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Watercolor drawing on paper realized by Mino Maccari in 1940. Hand signed lower left. Very good condition.
Watercolor
Modern Charcoal and Watercolor Drawing of The General, Circa 1955
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Charcoal, collage and watercolor realized by Mino Maccari in 1955 ca. Hand signed in pencil lower right. Very good condition.
Charcoal, Watercolor
Peasants - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Charcoal and watercolor drawing on paper realized by Mino Maccari. Hand signed lower right. Very good condition except for some minor foxing.
Watercolor, Charcoal
Surreal Composition - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1950s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Watercolor drawing realized by Mino Maccari in 1950s. Hand signed lower right. Very good conditoin.
Watercolor
The Appointment - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Charcoal drawing and watercolor on paper realized by Mino Maccari in 1960s. Hand signed lower right.
Watercolor
Soldiers - Drawing by Mino Maccari - mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Black marker pen and watercolor on paper realized by Mino Maccari in the mid-20th Century. Hand signed. Very good condition except for some minor folds on edges.
Pen, Watercolor
Elephant Tamer - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1950s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Black marker pen drawing realized by Mino Maccari in 1952 ca. Hand monogrammed in lower right. Very good condition.
Permanent Marker
Study for a Figure - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1928 ca.
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Pencil drawing realized by Mino Maccari in 1928 ca. Hand signed in pencil lower right. Very good condition.
Pencil
Invitation - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1950 ca.
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Watercolor on paper by Mino Maccari, realized in 1950. Hand signed in pencil in the lower center. On the back: cover of the book "Poesie" by Gabriele Armandi". Very good condition.
Watercolor
The Artist - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1950 ca.
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Pen drawing on cardboard realized by Mino Maccari in 1950 ca. Hand signed in pencil lower right. Another drawing in pen on rear. Very good condition.
Pen
Souvenir de Paris - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1950s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Watercolor drawing on paper realized by Maccari in 1950s. Hand signed lower right. Very good condition.
Watercolor
Signed Charcoal Drawing by Young Artist, Modern Style, Circa 1932
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Charcoal drawing on paper realized by Mino Maccari in 1932 ca. Hand signed in pencil lower right. Very good condition.
Charcoal
The Chinese Monster - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1955 ca.
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Watercolor drawing realized by Mino Maccari in 1955 ca. Hand signed lower right. Very good condition except for some fold on top right corner.
Watercolor
Studies - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1935 ca.
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Pen drawing and watercolor realized by Mino Maccari in 1938 ca. Hand signed lower right. Very good condition.
Watercolor
The Interested Guides - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1930s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Watercolor on paper realized by Mino Maccari in 1930s. Hand signed lower right. Very good condition.
Charcoal, Watercolor
The Painter Watercolor on Paper, Modern Style, Signed, Circa 1935
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Watercolor on paper realized by Mino Maccari in 1935 ca. Hand signed in pencil lower right. Very good condition except for some very minor defect in the edges.
Watercolor, Charcoal
On the Air - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Watercolor on cardboard realized by Mino Maccari in 1960s. Hand signed in pencil lower right. Very good condition.
Charcoal, Watercolor