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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Christmas - Original Charcoal and Watercolor on Cardboard by M. Maccari - 1970's
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Christmas greeting card is an original artwork realized by Mino Maccari in the 1970's. Colored watercolor and charcoal drawing on cardboard. Initials of the artist on the lower mar...
Watercolor, Charcoal
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 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
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
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
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
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
Sketch - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1940s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Charcoal and watercolor drawing realized by Maccari in 1940s. Not signed. Very good condition, with another interesting sketch in china ink on rear.
Charcoal, Watercolor
The Wait Watercolor Drawing on Paper, Modern Style, Signed, 1940s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Watercolor drawing on paper realized by Mino Maccari in 1940s. Hand signed lower right. Very good condition.
Paper, Watercolor
Portraits - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid 20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Portraits is an original Pencil and Pen Drawing realized by Mino Maccari in mid-20th century. Good condition on a yellowed paper, another drawing on the back. Hand-signed by the ar...
Pen, Pencil
Figures - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1945
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Figures is a China ink Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in 1945 ca. Hand-signed on the lower. Good conditions. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 16, 1989) was an I...
Ink
Erotic Scene - Charcoal Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1970
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Erotic Scene is a charcaol Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in 1970s. Hand-signed on the lower margin. Good condition on a little cardboard. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-...
Charcoal, Ink
Erotism - Linocut on Paper by Jean Barbe / Mino Maccari - 1945
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Erotic print is a beautiful black and white linocut on paper, realized in 1945 by the Italian artist, Mino Maccari. Hand-signed with the pseudonym "Jean Barbe" and numbered in penci...
Linocut
Nude Watercolor Drawing on Paper, Modern Style, Signed, Circa 1950s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Watercolor drawing on paper realized by Mino Maccari in the mid-20th Century. Hand signed in pencil lower right. Very good condition.
Watercolor, Paper
Menacing - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Menacing is a pen drawing Artwork realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the Mid-20th Century. Hand-signed. Good conditions with slight foxing. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, J...
Paper, Pen
Figures - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1940s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Tempera and watercolor on paper realized by Mino Maccari in 1940s. Hand signed lower right. Very good condition.
Ink
Sketch for "Il Ragazzo" - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1936
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Mixed media on paper realized by Mino Maccari in 1936. Collage, ink and watercolor. Very good condition, with a china ink and watercolor drawing on a woman on rear.
Charcoal, Watercolor
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 conditions with slight foxing. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 16...
Pen
The Yoke - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Yoke is a watercolor 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,...
Watercolor
Figures - Drawing on Paper by Mino Maccari - 1970s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Figures is an original modern artwork realized by the Italian artist Mino Maccari (Siena, 1898 - Rome, 1989) in 1970s. Original drawing on paper. Hand-signed in pencil by the artis...
Paper, Pen
Polyamorous Nude - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Polyamorous Nude is a charcoal and watercolor Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1960s. Hand-signed on the lower. Good conditions. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome...
Watercolor, Charcoal
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
Erotic Scene - Pen Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1970
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Erotic Figures is a Pen Drawing realized by Mino Maccari in 1970. Hand-signed on the lower margin. Good condition on a white paper. Mino Maccari (Sie...
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
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
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 1945. Hand-signed in the pseudonym of "Jean Baschie" which is the artist's signature in 1944-45 ca. erotic ...
Woodcut
The One and the Many - Woodcut Print by Mino Maccari - 1943
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The One and the Many is an Artwork realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in 1943. Colored woodcut on paper. Hand-signed on the lower, numbered 4/89 specimens and titled on the left ...
Woodcut
Drawing by Mino Maccari, Modern Ink and Watercolor, Circa 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Artist is an 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 16, 1989...
Watercolor, Ink
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
Seductive Woman - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Seductive Woman is a China ink 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...
Paper, Ink
Women - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Women is a Pencil and Watercolor Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the Mid-20th Century. Hand-signed on the lower. Good conditions. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, ...
Watercolor, Pencil
Bondage - Linocut on Paper by Jean Barbe / Mino Maccari - 1945
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Bondage 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. Ed...
Linocut
War - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
War is a china ink 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,...
Paper, Charcoal
Erotic Scene - Etching by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Erotic Scene is an Etching and Drypoint realized by Mino Maccari in the Mid-20th Century. Hand-signed in the lower part. Good conditions. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 1...
Paper, Drypoint, Etching
Figures - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Figures is a black marker Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the Mid-20th Century. Hand-signed on the lower. Good conditions. Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924...
Permanent Marker
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 Portrait - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Portrait is a watercolor Drawing realized by Mino Maccari in the 1960s. Hand-signed on the lower in pencil. Good condition. The artwork is represented through confident deft and expressive strokes with a harmonious brownish tones. Mino Maccari (1898-1989) was an Italian writer, painter, engraver, and journalist, winner the Feltrinelli Prize for painting on 1963. For his pictorial work rich in evident chromatic accentuations and quick brushstrokes, the violent drawing combined with the living line of the graphic sign...
Paper, 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 Portrait - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1940s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Portrait is a Pencil 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 a...
Pencil
Landscape - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1926
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Landscape is a china ink Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in 1926. Hand signed and dated on the lower margin. Good condition on a yellowed paper. Mino Maccari (Siena, ...
Ink
The Decorated Wall - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Watercolor on paper realized by Mino Maccari in the 1960s. Hand signed in pencil lower right. Very good condition.
Paper, Watercolor
Hybrid - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Hybrid is a pencil 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 an Ita...
Pencil
Sexual - Original Etching and Drypoint by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Image dimensions: 18x11 cm. Hand signed. Artist's Proof. Very good conditions.
Etching, Aquatint
Portraits - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1958
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Watercolor on paper realized by Maccari in 1958. Hand signed and dated. Very good condition.
Watercolor
Seductive Nude - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Seductive Nude 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
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
And so You Let Indochina be Taken Away from You Too! by Mino Maccari - 1950s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Watercolor on paper realized by Mino Maccari in the early 1950s. Hand monogrammed lower right. Title on rear. The "loss of Indochina" refers to the end of French colonial rule in t...
Charcoal, Watercolor
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
At the Beach - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
At the Beach 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, 19...
Pen
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
Appearance - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Appearance is a china ink 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, Pen
Learning Tennis - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Learning Tennis is a Charcoal Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the Mid-20th Century. Hand-signed in the lower. Good conditions. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, Jun...
Charcoal
Figures - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1950s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Figures is a China Ink Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1950s. Hand-signed on the lower. Good condition with slight folding. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, Ju...
Ink
Pleasure - Linocut on Paper by Jean Barbe / Mino Maccari - 1945
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Pleasure is a beautiful black and white linocut on ivory-colored paper, realized in 1945 by Mino Maccari. Hand-signed "Jean Barbe" and numbered in pencil on lower margin. Edition of...
Linocut
Italian Politicians - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Ink on paper. An incisive and concentrated drawing by Mino Maccari, executed in black ink, presenting a group of expressive head studies arranged across the sheet. Four male profile...
Paper, Watercolor
The Painter - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1940s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Painter is a China ink Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1940s. Hand-signed on the lower. Good conditions. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 16, 1989) was...
Ink
The Painter - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1930s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Seductive Woman is a China ink 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...
Paper, Ballpoint Pen
Erotic Scene - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Erotic Scene is a charcoal 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...
Charcoal
Sketch for "Bestie del 900" - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960 ca.
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Watercolor on paper realized by Mino Maccari in the early 1930s. Probably a study for a woodcut realized for the illustrated book "Bestie del 900". Very good condition.
Charcoal, Watercolor