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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Profile - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Profile is a pencil Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1960s. Hand-signed on the lower. Good conditions. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 16, 1989) was an It...
Pencil
The Couple - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Couple is a China ink and watercolor Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1960s. Hand-signed on the lower. Good conditions. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, Jun...
Ink, Watercolor
Figures - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Figures is a China ink Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1960s. Hand-signed on the lower. Good conditions. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 16, 1989) was an...
Ink
Figures - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1950s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Figures is a watercolor and white lead Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1950s. Hand-signed on the lower. Good conditions. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June ...
Watercolor
Puppy - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1950s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Puppy is a China ink Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1950s. Hand-signed on the lower. Good conditions. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 16, 1989) was an I...
Watercolor
Figures - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1945
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Figures is a China ink Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in 1945 ca. Hand-signed on the lower. Good conditions. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 16, 1989) was an I...
Ink
Barman - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Barman is a watercolor Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1960s. Hand-signed on the lower. Good conditions with slight folding on the right and foxing. Mino Macc...
Watercolor
Figures in The Frame - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Figures in The Frame is a China ink Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1960s. Hand-signed on the lower. Good conditions. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 16,...
Ink
Walking Man - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Walking Man is a pen Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1960s. Hand-signed on the lower. Good conditions. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 16, 1989) was an I...
Pen
The Conversation - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Conversation is a pen Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1960s. Monogrammed on the lower. Good conditions with slight folding and foxing. Mino Maccari (Siena...
Pen
White Flags - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
White Flags is a pencil and pastel Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1960s. Hand-signed on the lower. Good conditions. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 16, ...
Pastel, Pencil
By the Trappist - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
By the Trappist is a Watercolor Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in 1960s. Hand signed on the lower margin. Good condition on a yellowed paper. Mino Maccari (Siena, 19...
Watercolor
The Modern Couple - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1980s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Modern Couple is a Watercolor and Pen Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in 1980s. Hand signed on the lower margin. Good condition on a yellowed paper. Mino Maccari ...
Watercolor, Pen
I Can't Wait - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1965
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
I Can't Wait is a Pen Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in 1965s. Hand signed on the lower margin. Good condition on a yellowed paper. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, J...
Pen
Reader - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1965
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Reader is a china ink Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in 1965s. Hand signed on the lower margin. Good condition on a yellowed paper. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, J...
Ink
Self-Portrait in Gunslinger’s Suit - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1970s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Self-portrait in Gunslinger’s Suit is a Pencil Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in 1970s. Hand signed on the lower margin. Good condition on a yellowed paper. Mino Mac...
Pencil
Girl - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Girl is a Watercolor Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in 1960s. Hand signed on the lower margin. Good condition on a yellowed paper. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, Ju...
Watercolor
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Superfluous - Cover for "Il Superfluo Illustrato"- Drawing by M. Maccari - 1948
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Superfluous is a sketch for a cover of the Magazine "Il Superfluo Illustrato" by Ennio Flaiano, realized in Pen and Watercolor by Mino Maccari (1924-198...
Pen, Watercolor
Lover - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1965
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Lover is a china ink Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in 1965. Hand signed on the lower margin. Good condition on a yellowed paper. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, Jun...
Ink
Homage to Napoleon - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1965
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Homage to Napoleon is a Watercolour Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in 1965s. Hand signed on the lower margin. Good condition on a yellowed paper. Mino Maccari (Siena...
Watercolor
Figures in the City - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1962
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Figures in the City is a Pen and Ink Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in 1962. Hand signed on the lower margin. Good condition on a yellowed paper. Mino Maccari (Siena...
Pen, Ink
Figures - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1965
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Figures is a China Ink Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in 1965. Hand signed on the lower margin. Good condition on a yellowed paper. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, J...
Ink
Guillotine - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Guillotine is a china ink Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1960s. Hand-signed on the lower. Good condition. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 16, 1989) was ...
Ink
Shipwrecks - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Shipwrecks is a china ink and watercolor Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1960s. Hand-signed on the lower. Good conditions. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, Jun...
Ink, Watercolor
Shooting - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Shooting is a pen Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1960s. Hand-signed on the lower. Good conditions with a small missing piece on the lower left margin. Mino M...
Pen
Tuscany on the Doorstep - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1950
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Tuscany on the Doorstep is a Pencil Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in 1950s. Hand signed and titled on the lower margin. Good condition on a yellowed cardboard. Min...
Pencil
The Dictator - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1945
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Dictator is a Pen Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in 1945. Hand signed on the lower margin. Good condition on a yellowed paper. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, J...
Pen
Figures - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Figures is a china ink Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1960s. Hand-signed on the lower. Good conditions with slight folding. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, J...
Ink
Confession - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Confession is a watercolor Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1960s. Hand-signed on the lower. Good condition Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 16, 1989) was ...
Watercolor
The Speech - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Speech is a Watercolor Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1960s. Hand-signed on the lower. Good condition. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 16, 1989) was...
Watercolor
Men in Bottle - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Men in Bottle is a Pencil Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1960s. Hand-signed on the lower. Good condition. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 16, 1989) was ...
Pencil
Officials - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Officials is a Watercolor Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1960s. Hand-signed on the lower. Good condition. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 16, 1989) was ...
Watercolor
Figures - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Figures is a Pen Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1960s. Hand-signed on the lower. Good condition. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 16, 1989) was an Italia...
Pen
The Jolly Couples - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Jolly Couples is a China Ink Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1960s. Hand-signed on the lower. Good condition. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 16, 198...
Ink
Pixie with Hat and Woman - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Pixie with Hat and Woman is a China Ink Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1960s. Hand-signed on the lower. Good condition. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June ...
Ink
Portraits - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Portraitsis a Pen and China ink Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1960s. Hand-signed on the lower with another drawing on the rear. Good conditions. Mino Maccar...
Pen, Ink
Mightiest on Earth - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Mightiest on Earth is a Watercolor Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1960s. Hand-signed on the lower with another drawing on the rear. Good condition. Mino Macc...
Watercolor
Profiles - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Profiles is a Pen Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1960s. Hand-signed on the lower with another drawing on the rear. Good condition with slight folding. Mino M...
Pen
Profiles - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1950s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Profiles is a China Ink Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1950s. Hand-signed on the lower. Good condition. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 16, 1989) was an...
Ink
Ladies - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1950s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Ladies is a Pen Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1950s. Hand-signed on the lower. Good condition. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 16, 1989) was an Italian...
Pen
The Mother and Boy - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Mother and Boy is a Pen Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1960s. Monogrammed on the lower. Good condition. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 16, 1989) wa...
Pen
Figures With Hat - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Figures with Hat is a China Ink Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1960s. Hand-signed on the lower. Good condition. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 16, 1989...
Ink
Newsie - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Newsie is a Pen Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1960s. Hand-signed on the lower. Good condition with slight folding. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 16, ...
Pen
Godfather - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Godfather is a Pen Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1960s. Hand-signed on the lower. Good condition. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 16, 1989) was an Ital...
Pen
Figures - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Figures is a Pen Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1960s. Hand-signed on the lower, with another drawing on the rear. Good condition with some foxing. Mino Macc...
Pen
Firemen of the Communism - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Firemen of the Communism is a Pen Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1960s. Hand-signed on the lower. Good condition with slight folding. Mino Maccari (Siena, 19...
Pen
Prisoners - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Prisoners is a Pen Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1960s. Hand-signed on the lower. Good condition. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 16, 1989) was an Ital...
Pen
Figures - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Figures is a Pen Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1960s. Hand-signed on the lower. Good condition with slight folding and foxing. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rom...
Pen
Profile - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Profile is a Pen Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1960s. Hand-signed on the lower. Good condition. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 16, 1989) was an Italia...
Pen
Figures - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Figures is a Pen Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1960s. Hand-signed on the lower. Good condition. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 16, 1989) was an Italia...
Pen
The Boss - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1945
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Boss is a Pen Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in 1945 ca. Hand-signed on the lower. Good condition. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 16, 1989) was an Italian...
Pen
He's The One - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1970
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
He's The One is a Charcoal, pastel and Pen Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in 1970s. Hand signed and titled on the lower margin. Good condition on a little cardboard....
Pen, Charcoal, Pastel
Painter - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Painter is a Watercolor Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1960s. Hand-signed on the lower. Good condition. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 16, 1989) was an...
Watercolor
Portrait - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait is a Pen Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1960s. Hand-signed on the lower, with another drawing on the rear. Good condition. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924...
Pen
Figures - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Figures is a China ink and Watercolor Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1960s. Hand-signed on the lower. Good condition with some folding, and a small cut on the...
Ink, Watercolor
Swimmers - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1950s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Swimmers is a pen Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1950s. Hand-signed on the lower, with another pen drawing on the rear. Good condition. Mino Maccari (Siena, ...
Pen
The Matter of Geography - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1950s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Matter of Geography is a watercolor, pen, and pencil Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in 1950s. Hand-signed on the lower. Good condition. Mino Maccari (Siena, 192...
Pen, Pencil
Figure - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1945
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Figure is a watercolor Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in 1945. Hand-signed on the lower, with another drawing on the rear. Good conditions. Mino Maccari (Siena, 192...
Watercolor
Reading - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1955
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Reading is a china ink Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in 1955. Hand-signed on the lower. Good conditions. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 16, 1989) was an Ital...
Ink
The Seascape - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Seascape is a Watercolor Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1960s. Hand-signed on the lower. Good condition. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 16, 1989) w...
Watercolor