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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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 condition. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 16, 1989) was an ...
Ink
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
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
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 Greeting Pen Drawing, Modern Style, Signed, 1960s, Unframed
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
Portraits - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1950s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Portraits is a Pen Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1950s. Hand-signed on the lower. Good conditions with small holes on the left and aged margins on the left. ...
Pen
The Green Rest Watercolor Drawing, Modern Style, Signed, 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
The Seascape Watercolor Drawing, Modern Style, Signed, 1960s, Unframed
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
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
Generals' Dream Ink Drawing, Modern Style, Signed, 1970s, Unframed
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
Green Lady Watercolor Drawing, Modern Style, Signed, 1960s, Unframed
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
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
Faces - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1980s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Faces is a Charcoal Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1980s. Hand-signed on the lower margin. Good conditions. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 16, 1989) wa...
Charcoal
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
Magician Charcoal Drawing, Modern Style, Signed, 1980s, Unframed
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Magician is a charcoal Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1980s. Monogrammed on the lower. Good condition. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 16, 1989) was an ...
Charcoal
The Cashier Pencil and Watercolor Drawing, Modern Style, Signed, 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
Dreamy Woman Pencil and Watercolor Drawing, Modern Style, 1950s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Dreamy Woman is a Pencil and watercolor Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1950s. Hand-signed on the lower margin. Good conditions. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rom...
Watercolor, Pencil
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
Family Reunion Pen Drawing, Modern Style, Signed, 1950s, Unframed
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Family Reunion 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)...
Pen
Gardener Watercolor Drawing, Modern Style, Signed, Circa 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
Dentistry Pen Drawing, Modern Style, Signed, 1950s, Unframed
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Dentistry 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 Print by Mino Maccari, Modern Style, Signed, 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
Wine History Drawing, Ink and Watercolor, Modern Style, Signed, 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Wine History is a China ink and watercolor Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1960s. Hand-signed on the lower. Good condition. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, Ju...
Ink, Watercolor
Lovers in Boat - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Lovers in Boat is a pencil and watercolor Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1960s. Hand-signed on the lower. Good condition. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, Jun...
Watercolor, Pencil
Ego and Shadow Ink Drawing, Modern Style, Signed, 1960s, Unframed
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Ego and Shadow 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
The Exhibition Ink Drawing, Modern Style, Signed, 1960s, Unframed
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Exhibition 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
Smokers Watercolor Drawing, Modern Style, Circa 1940s, Monogrammed
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Smokers is a Watercolor drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1940s. Monogrammed on the lower. Good condition. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 16, 1989) was an...
Watercolor
The Departure Ink Drawing, Modern Style, Signed, 1960s, Unframed
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Departure 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) ...
Ink
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. Good condition. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 16, 1989) was an Itali...
Pen
Portraits Pen Drawing by Mino Maccari, Modern Style, 1960s, Signed
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Portraits 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) was an Ital...
Pen
Profile of Man Linocut Print, Modern Style, Signed, 20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Profile of Man is a Linocut print realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in 1960s. Hand-signed on the lower margin. Good condition on a little paper. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome...
Linocut
At the Cafe Pen Drawing, Modern Style, Signed, 20th Century, Unframed
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
At the Cafe is a Pen Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in 1940s. Hand-signed on the lower margin. Good condition on a little paper, another sketch on the back. Mino Ma...
Ballpoint Pen
Bather Pencil Drawing by Mino Maccari, Modern Style, Signed, 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Bather is a Pencil 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 Ital...
Pencil
Portraits Drawing in Permanent Marker, Modern Style, 1950s, Signed
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Portraits is a black permanent marker Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1950s. Hand-signed on the lower. Good condition. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 16...
Permanent Marker
Portraits Drawing, Ink and Watercolor, Modern Style, Signed, 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Portraits is a China ink 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 ...
Ink, Watercolor
At School Watercolor Drawing, Modern Style, Signed, 1960s, Unframed
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
At School 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
Two Hearts Watercolor Drawing, Modern Style, Signed, 20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Two Hearts is a Watercolor Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in 1950s. Hand-signed on the lower margin. Good condition on a little paper. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome...
Watercolor
Maggio Fiorentino - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1940s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Maggio Fiorentino is a Watercolor Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in 1940s. Hand-signed on the lower margin. Good condition on a yellowed paper. Mino Maccari (Siena,...
Watercolor
The Talking Cards - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1948
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Talking Cardws is a Watercolour Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in 1948s. Hand signed on the lower margin. Good condition on a little paper. Mino Maccari (Siena,...
Watercolor
Tenderness Drawing: Watercolor & Ballpoint Pen, Signed, 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Tenderness is a pen and watercolor Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in 1960s. Hand-signed on the lower margin. Good condition. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 16...
Ballpoint Pen, Watercolor
Lovers in the Bed - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Lovers in the Bed is a Pen Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in 1960s. Hand-signed on the lower margin. Good condition. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 16, 1989) ...
Ballpoint Pen
Figure With Industrial Landscape - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Figure With Industrial Landscape is a Watercolour Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in 1960s. Hand signed on the lower margin. Good condition on a little paper. Mino M...
Watercolor
Portrait of Giorgio De Chirico - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1955
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait of De Chirico is a Pen Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in 1955. Hand-signed on the lower margin. Good condition on a little paper. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924...
Ballpoint Pen
Builder Watercolor Drawing, Modern Style, Signed, 1960s, Unframed
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Builder is a Watercolor Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in 1960s. Monogrammed on the lower margin. Good condition on a little paper. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome,...
Watercolor
Portrait Drawing by Mino Maccari, Modern, Ballpoint Pen, 1928
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait is a Pen Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in 1928. Hand-signed on the lower margin. Good condition on a little paper. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 16...
Ballpoint Pen
Beltempo Pencil Drawing, Modern Style, Signed, 1940s, Artist Proof
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Beltempo (Good Time) is a Pencil Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in 1940s. Hand-signed on the lower margin. Good condition on a little paper, artist proof for the co...
Pencil
Study for Festival di Spoleto - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1950s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Study for Festival di Spoleto is a Watercolor Sketch realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in 1950s. Hand-signed on the lower margin. Good condition on a little paper. Mino Maccar...
Watercolor
Snobby Pen Drawing, Contemporary Style, Signed, 20th Century, Unframed
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Snobby is a Pen Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1960s. Hand-signed on the lower margin. Good condition. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 16, 1989) was an ...
Paper, Ballpoint Pen
Figures - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1970s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Figures is a Pen Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1970s. Hand-signed on the lower margin. Good condition. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 16, 1989) was an...
Paper, Ballpoint Pen
Soldier and Butterflies - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1965
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Soldier and Butterflies is a China Ink Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in 1965. Hand-signed on the lower margin. Good condition. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June ...
Paper, Ink
Bird and Melancholy - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1945
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Bird and Melancholy 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...
Paper, Pencil
Woman in The Landscape - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Woman in The Landscape is a Pen Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1960s. Hand-signed on the lower margin. Good condition. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 1...
Paper, Ballpoint Pen
1960s Modern Ink Drawing 'The Jolliness', Signed, Unframed, 19x21.5 cm
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Jolliness is a china ink 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, ...
Ink
The Rage Pen Drawing, Modern Style, Signed, 1960s, Unframed
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Rage is a Pen Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1960s. Hand-signed on the lower margin. Good condition. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 16, 1989) was a...
Ballpoint Pen
Bald Men Pencil Drawing, Modern Style, Signed, 1960s, Unframed
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Bald Men is a Pencil Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1960s. Hand-signed on the lower margin. Good condition. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 16, 1989) wa...
Paper, Pencil
The Crowd Pen Drawing by Mino Maccari, Modern, Signed, 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Crowd is a Pen Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1960s. Hand-signed on the lower margin. Good condition. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 16, 1989) was ...
Paper, Ballpoint Pen
Gorilla Watercolor Drawing, Modern Style, Signed, 1970s, Unframed
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Gorilla is a Pencil and watercolor Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1970s. Hand-signed on the lower margin. Good conditions with some folding. Mino Maccari (Si...
Paper, Watercolor
Flowering - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1950s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Flowering is a China ink Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1950s. Hand-signed on the lower margin. Good conditions. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 16, 198...
Paper, Ink
The Couple Watercolor Drawing, Modern Style, Signed, Circa 1940
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Couple is a watercolor Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in 1940 ca. Hand-signed on the lower margin. Good condition. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 16, 1989...
Paper, Watercolor, Ink