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.
Find original Mino Maccari drawings and watercolor paintings, prints and other art on 1stDibs.
Moses Saved from the Waters - Woodcut Print by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Moses saved from the waters (Mosé salvato dalle acque) is an Artwork realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the Mid-20th Century. Colored woodcut on paper. Hand-signed on the lowe...
Woodcut
The Old Style - Woodcut Print by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The old style is an Artwork realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the Mid-20th Century. Colored woodcut on paper. Hand-signed on the lower, numbered 4/89 specimens and titled on ...
Woodcut
The Ceremony - Woodcut Print by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Ceremony is an Artwork realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the Mid-20th Century. Colored woodcut on paper. Hand-signed on the lower, numbered 4/89 specimens and titled on t...
Woodcut
Leader - Woodcut Print by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Leader is an Artwork realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the Mid-20th Century. Colored woodcut on paper. Hand-signed on the lower, numbered 2/89 specimens and titled on the lef...
Woodcut
$758
Hearts and Tears - Woodcut Print by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Cuori e Lacrime is an Artwork realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the Mid-20th Century. Colored woodcut on paper. Hand-signed on the lower, numbered 2/89 specimens and titled o...
Woodcut
Imagination and Action - Woodcut Print by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Imagination and Action is an Artwork realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the Mid-20th Century. Colored woodcut on paper. Hand-signed on the lower, numbered 4/89 specimens and t...
Woodcut
The Romance - Print by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Romance is an Artwork realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the Mid-20th Century. Colored woodcut on paper. Hand-signed on the lower, numbered 1/89 specimens and titled on th...
Woodcut
Diplomatic Employees - Woodcut Print by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Diplomatic employees is an Artwork realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the Mid-20th Century. B./W. Woodcut on paper. Hand-signed on the lower, numbered 2/89 specimens and title...
Woodcut
$525
Those Were The Days ! - Woodcut by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Those Were The Days! (Che tempi!) is an Artwork realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the Mid-20th Century. Colored woodcut on paper. Hand-sign...
Woodcut
Artist's Biography - Woodcut by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Artist's biography is an Artwork realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the Mid-20th Century. Colored woodcut on paper. Hand-signed on the lower, numbered 4/89 specimens and title...
Woodcut
Word Itineray - Woodcut by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Word itineray is an Artwork realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the Mid-20th Century. Colored woodcut on paper. Hand-signed on the lower, numbered 4/89 specimens and titled on ...
Woodcut
The Ideologues - Woodcut by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Ideologues is an Artwork realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the Mid-20th Century. Colored woodcut on paper. Hand-signed on the lower, numbered 4/89 specimens and titled on...
Woodcut
Nemesis - Woodcut by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Nemesis is an Artwork realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the Mid-20th Century. Colored woodcut on paper. Hand-signed on the lower, numbered 4/89 specimens and titled on the l...
Woodcut
The Bad Influence - Woodcut by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The bad influence is an Artwork realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the Mid-20th Century. Colored woodcut on paper. Hand-signed on the lower, numbered 4/89 specimens and titled...
Woodcut
$513
The Bourgeoisie at Sea - Woodcut by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The bourgeoisie at sea is an Artwork realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the Mid-20th Century. Colored woodcut on paper. Hand-signed on the lower, numbered 4/89 specimens and t...
Woodcut
$525
The Man and the Ideas - Woodcut by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The man and the ideas is an Artwork realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the Mid-20th Century. Colored woodcut on paper. Hand-signed on the lower, numbered 4/89 specimens and ti...
Woodcut
Diplomatic Employees - Print by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Diplomatic employees is an Artwork realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the Mid-20th Century. B./W. Woodcut on paper. Hand-signed on the lower, numbered 1/89 specimens and title...
Woodcut
Leader - Print by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Leader is an Artwork realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the Mid-20th Century. Colored woodcut on paper. Hand-signed on the lower, numbered 1/89 specimens and titled on the lef...
Woodcut
Proustian- Print by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Proustian (Proustiana) is an Artwork realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the Mid-20th Century. Colored woodcut on paper. Hand-signed on the lower, numbered 1/89 specimens and t...
Woodcut
Passi di Parata - Print by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Passi di Parata is an Artwork realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the Mid-20th Century. Woodcut on paper. Hand-signed on the lower right corner. Numbered 1/89 specimens and tit...
Woodcut
The Mistress - Print by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Mistress is an Artwork realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the Mid-20th Century. B./W. Woodcut on paper. Hand-signed on the lower, numbered 2/89 specimens and titled on the...
Woodcut
The Lovers - Print by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Lovers is an Artwork realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the Mid-20th Century. Woodcut on paper. Hand-signed on the lower right corner. Numbered 1/89 specimens and titled o...
Woodcut
La Breloque - Print by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
La Breloque is an Artwork realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the Mid-20th Century. Woodcut on paper. Hand-signed on the lower right corner. Numbered 1/89 specimens and titled ...
Woodcut
Life - Print by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Life is an Artwork realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the Mid-20th Century. Colored woodcut on paper. Hand-signed on the lower, numbered 2/89 specimens and titled on the left ...
Woodcut
The Last Fight - Print by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Last Fight is an Artwork realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the Mid-20th Century. Colored woodcut on paper. Hand-signed on the lower, numbered 2/89 specimens and titled on...
Woodcut
The Bigamist - Print by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Bigamist (Il Bigamo) is an Artwork realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the Mid-20th Century. Colored woodcut on paper. Hand-signed on the lower, numbered 1/89 specimens and...
Woodcut
The Mistress - Woodcut Print by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Mistress is an Artwork realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the Mid-20th Century. B./W. Woodcut on paper. Hand-signed on the lower, numbered 1/89 specimens and titled on the...
Woodcut
The Last Fight - Print by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Last Fight is an Artwork realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the Mid-20th Century. Colored woodcut on paper. Hand-signed on the lower, numbered 1/89 specimens and titled on...
Woodcut
The Fame - Print by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Fame is an Artwork realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the Mid-20th Century. B./W. Woodcut on paper. Hand-signed on the lower, numbered 2/89 specimens and titled on the lef...
Woodcut
$1,003
The Alchimist (Portrait of Giorgio Morandi) - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
L'Alchimista (The Alchimist, Portrait of Giorgio Morandi) is a drawing on paper, realized around the Sixties by the great Italian artist and journalist, Mino Maccari (Siena, 1898 ...
Charcoal, Pencil
$793
Portrait of Carlo Forte, Charcoal and Pencil Drawing, Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait of Carlo Forte is a drawing on paper, realized in the Mid-20th Century by the great Italian artist and journalist, Mino Maccari (Siena, 1898 - 1989). Charcoal and pencil ...
Pencil, Charcoal
On the Road - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Per strada (On the Road) is a drawing on paper, realized around the Seventies by the great Italian artist and journalist, Mino Maccari (Siena, 1898 - 1989). Black China ink (foun...
Ink
Medieval Concert - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Medieval Concert is an ink and watercolour drawing on llaid and ivory-colored paper, realized around the Sixties by the great Italian artist and journalist, Mino Maccari (Siena, 1898...
Ink, Watercolor
Two Sketched Portraits - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Two Sketched Portraits is a drawing on paper, realized around the Sixties by the great Italian artist and journalist, Mino Maccari (Siena, 1898 - 1989). China ink (fountain pen)...
Ink
Male Profile Pencil Drawing, Modern Style, Signed, Italian, 1950s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Profilo maschile (Male profile) is al drawing on paper, realized around the Sixties by the great Italian artist and journalist, Mino Maccari (Siena, 1898 - 1989). Pencil drawing...
Pencil
Love Goes up in Smoke - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Love goes up in smoke is a drawing, realized by Mino Maccari, 1960s. 27 x 21 cm ; Sheet 14 x 9 cm. Pen on cardboard. Good conditions!
Pen
Festival of Two Worlds - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Festival of two worlds is an artwork realized by Mino Maccari, in 1960s. Watercolour, draft number 195. Handsigned in pencil, lower right margin. 35 x 28 cm, it includes passepa...
Watercolor
Portraits - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Portraits is a Charcoal Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the Mid-20th Century. Hand-signed on the lower. Good conditions. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 16, ...
Charcoal
The Couple - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Couple is a Watercolor Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the Mid-20th Century. Hand-signed on the lower. Good conditions. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 1...
Watercolor
Portraits - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Portraits is a Watercolor Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the Mid-20th Century. Hand-signed on the lower. Good conditions. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 16...
Watercolor
Horse Lover - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Horse Lover is a pen Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the Mid-20th Century. Hand-signed on the lower. Good conditions. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 16, 198...
Pen
The Shephard - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Shephard is a Watercolor Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the Mid-20th Century. Hand-signed on the lower. Good conditions. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June...
Watercolor
Figures - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Figures is a pen Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the Mid-20th Century. Hand-signed on the lower. Good conditions. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 16, 1989) w...
Pen
The Kiss - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Kiss is a China ink Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the Mid-20th Century. Hand-signed on the lower. Good conditions. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 16, ...
Ink
Cups/Couples - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Cups/Couples is a charcoal Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the Mid-20th Century. Hand-signed on the lower. Good conditions. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June ...
Charcoal
Figures - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Figures is a pen Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the Mid-20th Century. Hand-signed on the lower. Good conditions. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 16, 1989) w...
Pen
Concert - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Concert is a pen Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the Mid-20th Century. Hand-signed on the lower. Good conditions. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 16, 1989) w...
Pen
Portraits - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Portraits is a China Ink and watercolor Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the Mid-20th Century. Hand-signed on the lower. Good conditions. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924...
Ink, Watercolor
Figures - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Figures is a pencil Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the Mid-20th Century. Good conditions. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 16, 1989) was an Italian writer, pa...
Pencil
The Donation - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Donation is a China ink Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the Mid-20th Century. Hand-signed on the lower. Good conditions. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June ...
Ink
The Company - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Company is a Watercolor Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the Mid-20th Century. Hand-signed on the lower. Good conditions. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June ...
Watercolor
Family Meeting - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Family Meeting is a watercolor Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the Mid-20th Century. Hand-signed on the lower. Good conditions. Mino...
Watercolor
The Locomotive - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Locomotive is a watercolor Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the Mid-20th Century. Hand-signed on the lower. Good conditions. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, Ju...
Watercolor
Figures - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Figures is a black permanent marker Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the Mid-20th Century. Hand-signed on the lower. Good conditions. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rom...
Permanent Marker
Hiring Interview - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Hiring Interview is a China ink Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the Mid-20th Century. Hand-signed on the lower. Good conditions. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, J...
Ink
Composition - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Composition is a pen and watercolor Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the Mid-20th Century. Hand-signed on the lower. Good conditions. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rom...
Watercolor, Pen
Interlocution - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Figures is a china ink Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the Mid-20th Century. Hand-signed on the lower. Good conditions. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 16, 1...
Ink
Respecting - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Respecting is a China ink Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the Mid-20th Century. Hand-signed on the lower. Good conditions. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 16...
Ink
Figures - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Figures is a pen and pencil Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the Mid-20th Century. Hand-signed on the lower. Good conditions. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June ...
Pen, Pencil
The Serpent - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Serpent is a pencil Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the Mid-20th Century. Hand-signed on the lower. Good conditions. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 16, ...
Pencil