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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Fantasy in Green - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Fantasy in Green is a Pen and Watercolor Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1960s. Hand-signed on the lower. Good condition. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June...
Watercolor, Pen
Nude Dancer - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Nude Dancer is a Pencil Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1960s. Hand-signed on the lower with another portrait drawing on the rear. Good conditions with central...
Pencil
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 Lady - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Lady 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 a...
Ink
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
Hybrid Figure - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Hybrid Figure 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, Ju...
Pen
Caged Man - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Caged Man is a China Ink Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1960s. Hand-signed on the lower. Good condition with slight foxing. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, J...
Ink
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
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
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
Horseman - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Horseman 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 Itali...
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
Napoleon - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Napoleon 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 a...
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
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 Painter - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1956
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Painter is an ink and Watercolor Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in 1956. Hand-signed on the lower and dated Good conditions. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, Jun...
Ink, Watercolor
The Green Rest - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Green Rest 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)...
Watercolor
Gipsy - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Gypsy is a Pencil Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1960s. Monogrammed on the lower. Good condition. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 16, 1989) was an Itali...
Pencil
Achieved - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Achieved 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 Itali...
Pen
The Artist - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Artist 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 Portrait - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Portrait 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
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
General and Girl - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1947
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
General and Girl is a pen Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in 1947 ca Hand-signed on the lower. Good condition, with slight folding. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, J...
Pen
Police and Guys - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1947
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Police and Guys is a Pen Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in 1947 ca. Hand-signed on the lower. Good conditions. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 16, 1989) was an...
Pen
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
The Couple - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1958
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Couple is a Watercolor Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in 1958. Hand-signed on the lower. Good conditions. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 16, 1989) was an ...
Watercolor
Figures - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1965
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Figures is a watercolor Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1965. Hand-signed on the lower. Good condition. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 16, 1989) was an ...
Watercolor
The Greeting - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Greeting is a Pen Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1960s. Monogrammed on the lower. Good condition. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-R...
Pen
Without Identity - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Without Identity 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, 198...
Watercolor
Generals' Dream - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Generals' Dream is a China Ink Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1970s. Hand-signed on the lower. Good condition. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 16, 1989)...
Ink
Modena - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Modena is a Pencil Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1960s. Hand-signed on the lower and at the top titled" Modena" Good condition. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-R...
Pencil
Angel of Hearts - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Angel of Hearts is a Watercolor Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1960s. Hand-signed on the lower. Good condition, with slight folding on the lower right. Mino ...
Watercolor
Nude - Monotype by Mino Maccari - 1950s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Nude is a Monotype artwork 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 Italia...
Monotype
Atomic Dance - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Atomic Dance 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 a...
Pencil
Green Lady - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Green Lady 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
Distorted Body - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Distorted Body is a China Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1960s. Monogrammed on the lower. Good conditions. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 16, 1989) was...
Ink
The Cashier - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1970s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Cashier is a Pencil and watercolor Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1970s. Hand-signed on the lower. Good conditions. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June ...
Pencil, Watercolor
In the Bar - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1945
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
In the Bar is a China Ink Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1945 ca. Hand-signed on the lower margin. Good conditions with some folding. Mino Maccari (Siena, 19...
Ink
Interview - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1945
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Interview is a Pen Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1940s. Hand-signed on the lower. Good condition. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 16, 1989) was an ...
Pen
The Couple - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1940s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Couple is a Pen Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1940s. Hand-signed on the lower. Good condition. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 16, 1989) was an Ita...
Pen
Smoking Woman - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1955
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Smoking Woman is a Pen and China Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1955 ca. Hand-signed on the lower. Good conditions. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 16, ...
Ink, Pen
The Office - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1950s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Office is a pen Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1950s. Hand-signed on the lower margin. Good condition. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 16, 1989) was...
Pen
Faces - Linocut by Mino Maccari - 1940s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Faces is a linocut realized by Mino Maccari in the 1940s. 50 x 30 cm. Hand signed in the lower right part. Edition of 12 copies. Reference; Cat. Meloni , pag 367, n.1741. Good c...
Paper, Linocut
Gardener - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1935
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Gardener is a watercolor Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in 1935s. Hand-signed on the lower margin. Good condition on a yellowed paper, other sketches on the back. M...
Watercolor
Women in Frames - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1950s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Women in Frames is a Pencil Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1960s. Hand-signed on the lower margin. Good conditions. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 16, ...
Pencil