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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The Tamer - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Tamer 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) was...
Pen
Nude of Woman - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1930s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Nude of Woman is a Watercolor Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in 1930s. Hand signed on the lower margin. Good condition on a yellowed paper. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924...
Watercolor
The Hermaphrodite - Ink and Watercolor by Mino Maccari - 1950s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Hermaphrodite is an original modern artwork realized in the half of the 20th Century by the Italian artist Mino Maccari (Siena, 1898 - Rome, 1989). Original ink and watercolor o...
Watercolor, Ink
In the Land of the Cat - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1950s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
In the Land of the Cat is a Pencil Drawing and watercolour realized by Mino Maccari in 1950s. Good condition, no signature, titled on the centre of the artwork in italian language. ...
Watercolor, Ink
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
Portrait - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait is an Original Drawing in pen on creamy-colored paper realized by Mino Maccari in the mid-20th century. Hand-signed by the artist on the lower. Good conditions. Mino Ma...
Paper, Pen
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
The Couple - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Couples is a Pen and watercolor Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1960s. Hand-signed at the top margin. Good conditions. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, Jun...
Paper, Watercolor, Pen
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
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
The General - Woodcut Print by Mino Maccari - 1920's
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The General is an original modern artwork realized in the first decades of the XX Century by the Italian artist Mino Maccari (Siena, 1898 - Rome, 1989). Original red woodcut print o...
Woodcut
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
Figures - Etching by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Figures is an Etching and Drypoint realized by Mino Maccari in the Mid-20th Century. Hand-signed in the lower right part. Numbered. Edition,9/24. Good conditions. Mino Maccari (...
Paper, Etching
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
Mermaid - Charcoal Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1980
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Mermaidt is a Charcoal Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in 1980s. Hand-signed on the lower margin. Good condition on a white paper. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, Jun...
Charcoal
The King Fish and The Arts - Linocut by Mino Maccari - 1951
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The King Fish and The Arts is an original Linocut Print realized by Mino Maccari in 1951. Very Good condition. No Signature. Mino Maccari (1898-1989) was an Italian writer, painte...
Linocut
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
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
Woman - Original Linocut by Mino Maccari - 1951
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Woman is an original Linocut Print realized by Mino Maccari in 1951. Very Good condition. No Signature. Mino Maccari (1898-1989) was an Italian writer, painter, engraver and journ...
Linocut
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
$1,081
Masks - Original Woodcut on Paper by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Masks is an original modern artwork realized in the Mid-20th Century by the Italian artist Mino Maccari (Siena, 1898 - Rome, 1989). Original woodcut on paper. Very good conditions. ...
Woodcut
$480Sale Price|20% Off
The Seated Woman - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1950s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Seated Woman is an Original Drawing in pencil on creamy-colored paper realized by Mino Maccari in 1924. Quite good conditions and aged, with some minor folds. Mino Maccari (189...
Pencil
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
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
Portrait of Leo Longanesi - Etching by Mino Maccari - 1950s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Etching and drypoint on paper. Hand signed. Artist proof, in very good condition
Etching
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
Rooster - Woodcut by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
"Rooster" is an original woodcut realized by Mino Maccari (1898-1989). In good conditions. This artwork represents a rooster while singing with the village's house in its backgroun...
Woodcut
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
The Duel - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1940s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Watercolor drawing realized by Mino Maccari in 1940s. Hand signed lower right. With another watercolor drawing on rear. Very good condition except for a central fold.
Watercolor
At the Festival in Venice - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1946 ca
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Charcoal drawing realized by Mino Maccari in 1946 ca. Hand signed lower right. Very good condition.
Charcoal
The Wine Maker - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1940s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Charcoal drawing and watercolor on paper (drawn on the back of a school bag) realized by Mino Maccari in 1940s. Hand signed in pencil lower left. Very good condition.
Charcoal, Watercolor
Couple - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1975 ca.
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Pastel drawing realized by Mino Maccari in 1975 ca. Hand signed in pencil lower right. Very good condition.
Ink
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 Devil - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Devil is a watercolor 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, 198...
Paper, Watercolor
The Couple - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Couple is a China Ink 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 ...
Ink
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
The Smoker (Portrait of Ottone Rosai) - Charcoal Drawing by M. Maccari - 1940/50
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Nice charcoal and ink drawing on paper representing the famous italian painter Ottone Rosai smoking a cigarette. Signed in pencil lower right. Good conditions.
Charcoal
The Portrait Of A Boy - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1950s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Portrait Of A Boy is an Original Drawing in pencil on creamy-colored paper realized by Mino Maccari in the mid-20th century. Hand-signed by the artist on the lower on the rear. ...
Carbon Pencil
The Portrait Of A Boy - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1950s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Portrait Of A Boy is an original Drawing in pencil on creamy-colored paper realized by Mino Maccari in mid 20th century. Hand-signed on the lower in pencil. Good conditions. M...
Carbon Pencil
The Horseman - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Horseman is an original drawing realized by Mino Maccari in the 1960s. Ink and watercolor on paper. Monogrammed in the lower left margin and numbered edition above , 33. Fre...
Paper, Ink, Watercolor
Greeting - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Greeting is a China Ink Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in 1986. Hand-signed on the lower margin. Good condition on a little white paper. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Ro...
Ink
The Doctor - Original Pen on Paper by Mino Maccari - 1980s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Doctor is an original modern artwork realized the 1980s by the Italian artist Mino Maccari (Siena, 1898 - Rome, 1989). Original pen drawing on Ivory paper. Hand-signed in penc...
Paper, Pen
Communism Came to Me to Boredom - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1980
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Communism Came to Me to Boredom is a charcoal and watercolor Drawing and Pastel realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in 1980s. Hand-signed on the lower margin. Good condition on a...
Paper, Charcoal, Watercolor
Nude of Woman - China Ink Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1970s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Nude of Woman 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, ...
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
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
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
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
Untitled - Etching and Aquatint by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Image dimensions: 28 x 22 cm. Hand signed on the lower right margin. Artist's proof. Etching and Aquatint, wide margins with a very fresh line. In very good conditions. Referenc...
Etching, Aquatint
$336Sale 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
Assault - Original Etching on Paper by Mino Maccari - 1960 ca.
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Assault is an original artwork realized by Mino Maccari in 1960 ca. Black and white etching on paper. Hand-signed by the artist on the lower left. Numbered on the lower left. Edi...
Etching
The Dogs - Woodcut by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
"The Dogs" is an original woodcut print realized by Mino Maccari (1898-1989). In Good conditions, except for very small foxing along the margins which does not affect the image. Th...
Woodcut
Tamer of Lion - 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
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
The Gentleman - Drawing by Mino Maccari - mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Pencil drawing and watercolor realized by Mino Maccari in the mid-20th Century. Not signed. Very good condition.
Watercolor, Pencil
The Master of Steam - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1938
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Ink on paper, hand signed (barely visible) and dated. A lively and incisive drawing by Mino Maccari, executed in ink on warm-toned paper, depicting a grotesque interior scene animat...
Paper, Ink
Seen and Taken - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Ink and brush on paper realized in 1960s. A striking and ironic drawing by Mino Maccari, executed in fluid ink and brush, depicting a grotesque human interaction rendered with extre...
Paper, Ink
Erotic Scene - Woodcut by Mino Maccari - 1945
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Erotic Scene is an original xilography artwork realized by Mino Maccari in 1944. Hand-signed in pencil on the lower right, in the pseudonym of "Jean Barbe" which is the artist's signature in 1944-45 ca. in erotic series artwork...
Woodcut
Figures - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Watercolor on paper realized by Maccari in 1960s. Hand signed lower right. Very good condition.
Paper, Watercolor