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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Portrait - Charcoal and Watercolor Drawing by M. Maccari - 1985
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait is an original artwork in mixed media realized by Italian artist Mino Maccari in 1985 ca. Hand-signed by the artist on the lower up, with his designs on the rear side. In ...
Charcoal, Watercolor
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
Untitled - Original Etching and Drypoint by Mino Maccari - 1950/55
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Image dimensions: 17 x 13 cm. Etching and Drypoint on ivory colored laid paper with embossing stamp "Libreria Prandi Reggio E." in lower-right corner. Edition of 13 prints. Wonderf...
Etching, Drypoint
Official Entertainment - Charcoal Drawing by M. Maccari - 1950s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Official Entertainment is an original artwork realized by Mino Maccari in the 1950s. Charcoal Drawing on paper Hand-signed by the artist on the lower margin. Includes frame: 55 1...
Charcoal
The Soldier - Original Tempera by M. Maccari - 1950s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Soldier is an original artwork realized by Mino Maccari in the 1950s. Mixed colored tempera on cardboard. Includes a contemporary gilded wooden frame: 54.5 x 3.5 x 31 Mino Mac...
Tempera
Sessual - Charcoal and Watercolor by M. Maccari - 1950s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Sessual is a beautiful original charcoal and watercolor on paper realized by Mino Maccari. Hand signed on pencil on lower right margin. The paper sheet is stuck on another sheet. Ver...
Charcoal, Watercolor
Man on a Bicycle - Original Charcoal Drawing by M. Maccari - 1970s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Man On A Bicycle is an original artwork realized in the 1970s by Mino Maccari. Original black and white drawing on ivory-colored paper. Hand-signed in pencil on lower right. Good...
Charcoal
$947
Spettacolo - Original Pen Drawing by M. Maccari - Mid 20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Spettacolo is a superb original drawing on ivory-colored paper, realized by the Italian artist, Mino Maccari (1898-1989). Signed in pencil on lower right margin. A beautiful origin...
Pen
Quale maschera mi metto stamattina? - Pencil and Watercolor by M. Maccari
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Quale maschera mi metto stamattina? is a superb original watercolored drawing on ivory-colored paper, realized by the Italian artist, Mino Maccari (1898-1989). Signed and Titled in ...
Watercolor, Pencil
Man Figure - Original Woodcut by Mino Maccari - Mid 20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Image dimensions: 17.5 x 14 cm. This artwork is shipped from Italy. Under existing legislation, any artwork in Italy created over 70 years ago by an artist who has died requires a l...
Woodcut
On S'Amuse - Original Woodcut by Mino Maccari - 1945
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
On S'Amuse is an original artwork realized in 1945 by Mino Maccari. Original colored xylograph. Includes passepartout: 49 x 33.5 cm Good conditions except for yellowing of paper d...
Woodcut
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
$1,125
Angels and Demons (Portrait of Giorgio Morandi) - Charcoal and Ink by M. Maccari
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Nice charcoal and ink drawing on paper representing the famous italian painter Giorgio Morandi (friend of Mino Maccari) smoking a cigar with images of a dream/nightmare on background...
Charcoal, Ink
Funeral Love - Original Lithograph by Mino Maccari - 1967
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Hand signed on the lower right margin. Artist's proof. B/W lithograph describes a story of love and death. In good conditions. Reference: Meloni, 2367 This artwork is shipped ...
Lithograph
Portrait of D’Annunzio - 1930s - Mino Maccari - Drawing - Modern
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait of D’Annunzio is an original artwork realized by Mino Maccari. Hand signed in pencil on the lower right margin. Passpartout included 49.5 x 35 cm. Good conditions except for...
Ink
Figure
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Figure is an original lithograph realized by Mino Maccari. Hand signed in pencil on lower right margin, on the lower left "Pr. di St." ("print proof") is written. Very good condition...
Lithograph
20th century Tuscan expressionist oil on canvas painting
By Mino Maccari
Located in Florence, IT
The painting (oil on canvas, 40 x 29.8 cm; with wooden frame 61 x 51 cm) depicts two figures, a woman with a smiling gaze and a man with a mustache, of which only the head is visible...
Canvas, Oil
Dipinto post impressionista figurativo toscano del XX secolo
By Mino Maccari
Located in Florence, IT
il dipinto (olio su tela 44.5 x 35 cm; with cornice in legno 64 x 54,5) è firmato "Maccari" in basso a sinistra e titolato "L'insidia" e datato 1956 a penna sul retro. La scena raffi...
Canvas, Oil