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.
Figures - Linocut by Mino Maccari - 1951
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Figures is a Linocut Print realized by mino Maccari in 1951. Not signed, very good condition. Mino Maccari (1898-1989) was an Italian writer, painter, engraver and journalist, winn...
Linocut
I See I don't See it - Linocut by Mino Maccari - 1951
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
I See I don't See it is an Linocut Print realized by Mino Maccari in 1951. Very Good condition. No Signature. Mino Maccari (1898-1989) was an Italian writer, painter, engraver and...
Linocut
Portrait - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait is a watercolor drawing Artwork realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the Mid-20th Century. Hand-signed. Good conditions with slight foxing. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-...
Paper, Watercolor
$344Sale Price|25% Off
At the Concert - Etching by Mino Maccari - 1970s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
At the concert is an original modern artwork realized in 1970s by the Italian artist Mino Maccari (Siena, 1898 - Rome, 1989). Original black and white etching and drypoint. Hand-...
Etching
Dogmania - Linocut by Mino Maccari - 1951
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Dogmania is an Original Linocut Print realized by Mino Maccari in 1951. Very good condition, not signed. Mino Maccari (1898-1989) was an Italian writer, painter, engraver and journ...
Linocut
The Woodcutter - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1940 ca.
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
China ink drawing realized by Mino Maccari in the mid-20th Century. Hand signed lower right. Very good condition except for some halos in the top and bottom corners.
Paper, Ink
Woman - Watercolor Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1950s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Woman is an original modern artwork realized the 1950s by the Italian artist Mino Maccari (Siena, 1898 - Rome, 1989). Original drawing in watercolor on paper Hand-signed on the low...
Paper, Watercolor
Women - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Women is a watercolor drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the Mid-20th Century. Hand-signed. Good conditions with slight foxing. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June ...
Paper, Watercolor
Smiling Woman - Linocut by Mino Maccari - 1951
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Woman is a Linocut Print realized by Mino Maccari in 1951. Very Good condition. No Signature. Mino Maccari (1898-1989) was an Italian writer, painter, engraver and journalist, win...
Linocut
The Horse Trainer - Linocut by Mino Maccari - 1951
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Horse Trainer is an original Linocut Print realized by Mino Maccari in 1951. Very Good condition. No Signature. Mino Maccari (1898-1989) was a...
Linocut
$290Sale Price|20% Off
Bullfighter - Lithograph Print by Mino Maccari - 1950s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Bullfighter is an Original Hand-watercolored lithograph on cream-colored paper realized by Mino Maccari in the 1950s. Good conditions. Mino Maccari (1898-1989) was an Italian write...
Lithograph
Erotic Scene - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1945
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Erotic Scene 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...
Paper, Pencil
Siren - Linocut by Mino Maccari - 1951
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Siren is a Linocut Print realized by Mino Maccari in 1951. Not signed, very good condition. Mino Maccari (1898-1989) was an Italian writer, painter, engraver and journalist, winner...
Linocut
Portrait - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1935
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait is a Watercolor Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in 1935. Hand-signed on the lower margin. Good condition on a little Yellowed paper. Mino Maccari (Siena, 19...
Pencil, Watercolor
Pornography - China Ink Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1970s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Pornography is a china ink Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in 1970s. Hand-signed on the lower margin. Good condition on a cream colored paper. Mino Maccari (Siena, 19...
Paper, Ink
Sphinx - Linocut by Mino Maccari - 1951
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Sphinx is an original Linocut Print realized by Mino Maccari in 1951. Very Good condition. No Signature. Mino Maccari (1898-1989) was an Ita...
Linocut
Boudoir - Linocut on Paper by Jean Barbe / Mino Maccari - 1945
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Image dimensions: 15 x 11.5 cm. Boudoir is a black and white linocut on ivory-colored paper, realized in 1945 by the Italian satiric master Mino Maccari (1898-1989). Hand-signed wi...
Linocut
Male Portrait Sketched - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Male portrait Sketched is an original drawing on paper, realized around the 1960s by the great Italian artist and journalist Mino Maccari (Siena, 1898 - 1989). Black Permanent Marke...
Permanent Marker
Magic Creatures - Lithograph by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Magic creatures is an original artwork realized in the half of 20th century by Mino Maccari. Hand watercolored lithograph. Hand signed on the lower right center. Includes wooden f...
Paper, Lithograph
At the Beach - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid 20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
At the Beach is an original Watercolour realized by Mino Maccari in mid-20th Century. Good condition on a yellowed paper. Hand-signed by the artist with pencil. Mino Maccari (1898...
Paper, Ink, Watercolor
Sketches - l Charcoal by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Sketches is an original Charcoal Drawing realized by Mino Maccari in mid-20th century. Good condition except for some spots on a white paper. Hand-signed by the artist with pencil....
Charcoal
Sex Appeal - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1970s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Sex Appeal is adrawing on paper, realized around the Sixties by the great Italian artist and journalist, Mino Maccari (Siena, 1898 - 1989). Blue ink drawing on paper. Signed "M...
Ink
Dancing - Linocut by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Dancing is a Linocut realized by Mino Maccari in the Mid-20th Century. Hand-signed in the lower right part. Numbered. Edition,22/48. Good conditions. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Ro...
Paper, Linocut
Portraits - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Portraits is a watercolor drawing Artwork realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the Mid-20th Century. Hand-signed. Good conditions with slight foxing. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924...
Paper, Watercolor
In Good Company - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
In Good Company is a china ink drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in 1960s. Hand-signed on the lower margin. Good condition on a little yellowed paper. Mino Maccari (Sie...
Paper, Ink
Into the Woods - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Into the Woods is a Watercolor Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1960s. Hand-signed on the lower. Good condition with slight foxing and folds. Mino Maccari (Sie...
Pen
Tamer of Horses - Watercolor Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960 ca.
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Il Domatore di Cavalli (The Tamer of Horses) is an original watercolor drawing on paper (Fabriano watermarked paper), realized around the 1960s by the great Italian artist and journa...
Paper, Watercolor
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
On the Attention! - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
On the Attention! 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,...
Ink
Reclined Nude - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid 20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Reclined Nude is an original China Ink Drawing realized by Mino Maccari in mid-20th century. Good condition on a yellowed paper. Monogrammed by the artist with pencil. Mino Maccar...
Paper, Ink, Watercolor
Swimmers - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Swimmers is a China ink and watercolor Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1960s. Hand-signed on the lower. Good condition with slight foxing. Mino Maccari (Siena...
Watercolor, Ink
Knights - Woodcut by Mino Maccari - 1950s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Knights is an original artwork realized by Mino Maccari in the second half of XX century. Black and white xylograph. Hand-signed by the artist on the lower margin and a minor disco...
Woodcut
$590Sale Price|24% Off
The Figures - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1950s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Figures is an Original Drawing in china ink on creamy-colored paper realized by Mino Maccari in the mid-20th century. Good conditions. Mino Maccari (1898-1989) was an Italian w...
Ink
The Couple - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
La coppia is an paper drawing realized by Mino Maccari in 1960s. Monogrammed on the lower left margin. magnetic plexiglass frame. 12x9 cm. Good conditions.
Pencil
At the Café - Pencil by Mino Maccari - Mid 20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
At the Café is an original China Ink Drawing realized by Mino Maccari in mid-20th century. Good condition on a white little paper. Hand-signed by the artist with pencil. Mino Mac...
Pencil
Portraits of Woman - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid 20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Portraits of Woman is an original Pencil Drawing realized by Mino Maccari in mid-20th century. Good condition on a yellowed paper. Hand-signed by the artist with pencil. Mino Macc...
Pencil
The Domestic Crocodile - Linocut by Mino Maccari - 1951
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Domestic Crocodile is an Original Linocut Print realized by mino Maccari in 1951. Not signed, very good condition. Mino Maccari (1898-1989) was an Italian writer, painter, eng...
Linocut
Portrait of a Child - Woodcut by Mino Maccari - Mid 20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait of a Child is an original Woodcut Print realized by Mino Maccari in mid-20th century. Good condition on a yellowed paper, included a white cardboard passpartout (35x28 cm)....
Woodcut
$389Sale Price|30% Off
At the Concert - by Mino Maccari - 1970s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
At the concert is an original modern artwork realized in 1970s by the Italian artist Mino Maccari (Siena, 1898 - Rome, 1989). Original black and white etching and drypoint. Hand-...
Drypoint, Etching
Mother and Child - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid 20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Mother and Child is an original Pencil Drawing realized by Mino Maccari in mid-20th century. Good condition on a yellowed paper. Hand-signed by the artist with pencil. Mino Maccar...
Pencil
Village - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Village is a pen drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the Mid-20th Century. Hand-signed. Good conditions with slight foxing. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 16, 1...
Paper, Pen
Playing - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Playing is a watercolor drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the Mid-20th Century. Hand-signed. Good conditions with slight foxing. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, Jun...
Paper, Ink
Landscape - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Landscape 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, 19...
Pencil
Jolly - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1930s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Jolly is a Pen Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1930s. Hand-signed on the lower. Good condition. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 16, 1989) was an Italian ...
Pen
$338Sale Price|20% Off
Bullfighter - Woodcut Print by Mino Maccari - 1965
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Bullfighter is a woodcut print on cream-colored paper realized by Mino Maccari in the 1965. Hand-signed on the lower in pencil Good conditions with minor folding along the margins....
Woodcut
The Trees - Original Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Trees is an original drawing in Pencil realized by Mino Maccari in the mid-20th Century. Good condition. The artwork is depicted through strong strokes in a well-balanced compo...
Pencil
The Magician - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Magician 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, 1...
Pen
Flirtatious Women - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Flirtatious Women 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, 19...
Ballpoint Pen
Figures - Pencil Drawing and Watercolour by Mino Maccari - 1980s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Figures is a Pencil Drawing and Watercolour realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in 1980s. Hand-signed on the lower margin. Good condition on a little cardboard. Mino Maccari (Sie...
Watercolor, Pencil
$423Sale Price|30% Off
Portrait - Original Woodcut print by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait is an original print realized by Mino Maccari in Mid-20th Century. Beautiful black and woodcut print on ivory-colored paper. Included a passport: 49 x 34 cm. Good conditio...
Woodcut
Three Horsemen - Charcoal by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Three Horsemen is an original charcoal drawing on laid paper, realized around the Sixtes by the great Italian artist and journalist, Mino Maccari (Siena, 1898 - 1989). Signed "Macca...
Charcoal
Tamer of Lion - Original Woodcut Print by Mino Maccari - Mid 20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Tamer of Lion is an original xilography artwork realized by Mino Maccari. Included a white Passepartout: 49 x 34 cm. The state of preservation is very good. The artwork represents...
Woodcut
Portrait of Leo Longanesi - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1980 ca.
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Charcoal and watercolor on paper. Realized in 1980 ca. Hand signed. Good condition, with a charcoal drawing on rear.
Paper, Watercolor
Erotic Scene - Woodcut by Mino Maccari - 1944
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Erotic Scene is an original xilography artwork realized by Mino Maccari in 1944. Hand-signed in the pseudonym of "Jean Baschie" which is the artist's signature in 1944 erotic series artwork...
Woodcut
Intimate Circumstance - Linocut on Paper by Jean Barbe / Mino Maccari - 1945
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Intimate circumstance is a beautiful black and white linocut on ivory-colored paper, realized in 1945 by the Italian artist, Mino Maccari. Hand-signed with the pseudonym "Jean Barbe...
Linocut
Figures - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Figures is a black marker 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-Rom...
Permanent Marker
Album - Rare Illustrated Book by Mino Maccari - 1943
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Album is an extraordinary collection of 30 linocut plates by Mino Maccari, each numbered and hand-signed by the artist. Issued in 89 copies. In-folio, 30 plates, cm 49 x 2.5 x 37, ...
Paper
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
On s'amuse - Linocut on Paper by Jean Barbe / Mino Maccari - 1945
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
On s'amuse is a beautiful black and white linocut on paper, realized in 1945 by the Italian artist, Mino Maccari. Hand-signed as "Jean Barbe" and numbered in pencil on lower margin....
Linocut
Contemplating Vesuvius - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1950s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Watercolor on paper realized b Maccari in 1950s. Hand signed lower right. A delicate and atmospheric ink wash drawing by Mino Maccari, depicting a calm coastal scene dominated by t...
Paper, Watercolor