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 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
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
Couple - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960 ca
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
China ink drawing on paper. Hand signed lower right. Very good condition.
Paper, Watercolor
The Madman and the Priest - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960 ca
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Watercolor on paper. Hand signed lower right. Very good condition.
Paper, Watercolor
At the Beach Drawing, Modern Watercolor on Paper, Signed, 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
China ink drawing on paper. Hand signed in pencil. Very good condition.
Watercolor, Paper
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
The Painter and His Detractors - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
China ink drawing and watercolor on paper. Not signed. In very good condition.
Watercolor
Homemade Scene Watercolor Drawing, Modern Style, 1960s, Unframed
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
China ink drawing on paper. Not signed. Typewritten page on verso. In very good condition.
Watercolor
The Gallant - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
China ink drawing on paper. Not signed. In very good condition.
Watercolor
The Oriental Fairy - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Pencil and watercolor on paper, realized on the verso o a typewritten page. Not signed. In very good condition except for some missing edges.
Watercolor
The Couple - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1935 ca
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Black marker pern drawing on paper realized by Maccari in 1935 ca. Hand signed in pencil lower right. Very good condition.
Permanent Marker
The Man Behind the Scene - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Watercolor on paper, realized in the 1960s. Not signed. Very good condition.
Watercolor
The Couple - Modern Ink Drawing on Paper, Signed, 1970, Unframed
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Couple is a china ink Drawing realized by Mino Maccari in 1970. Hand-signed in the lower margin. Good condition on a white paper. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 16, 198...
Ink
The Portrait Watercolor Drawing, Modern Style, Signed, 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...
Watercolor, Paper
Portraits - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid 20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Portraits 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, some sketches on th...
Pencil
The Sun - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Sun 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) w...
Pen
Erotic Scene Pen Drawing, Modern Style, Signed, 1960s, Unframed
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Erotic Scene is a pen Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1960s. Hand-signed on the lower, with another drawing on the rear. Good condition. Mino Maccari (Siena, ...
Pen
The Couple Drawing, Modern Watercolor & Charcoal, Signed, 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Black marker pen drawing on paper realized by Maccari in 1960s. Hand signed lower right. Very good condition.
Watercolor, Charcoal
Portraits - Ink and Watercolor on Paper by Mino Maccari - 1950s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Portraits is an original modern artwork realized in the 1950s by the Italian artist Mino Maccari (Siena, 1898 - Rome, 1989). Original Colored Ink and Watercolor on Paper. Hand-sign...
Watercolor, Ink
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 16, ...
Paper, Etching, Drypoint
The Tamer of Lions - Linocut by Mino Maccari - 1951
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Tamer of Lions is an original Linocut Print realized by Mino Maccari in 1951. Very Good condition. No Signature. Mino Maccari (1898-1989...
Linocut
In Good Company - Ink Drawing on Paper, Modern Style, Signed, 1960s
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...
Ink, Paper
Different Interests - Woodcut by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Different interests is an Artwork realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the Mid-20th Century. Colored woodcut on paper. Hand-signed on the lower, numbered 4/89 specimens and tit...
Woodcut
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
In the Brodel - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1945 ca
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
China ink and watercolor drawing on paper realized by Mino Maccari in 1945 ca. Hand signed lower right. With a second sketch on rear. Very good condition.
Permanent Marker
Figures - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Figures 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
$354
Under the Crescent Moon - Linocut on Paper by Jean Barbe / Mino Maccari - 1945
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Under the Crescent Moon is a black and white linocut on ivory-colored paper, realized in 1945 by Mino Maccari. Hand-signed with the pseudonym "Jean ...
Linocut
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...
Ink, Paper, Watercolor
Sketch Drawing by Mino Maccari, Modern Style, Signed, 1945
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Sketch is a Pen and Pencil Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in 1945. Hand-signed on the lower margin. Good condition on a little yellowed paper. Mino Maccari (Siena, ...
Pencil, Pen, Paper
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
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
$1,417
Happy 1954 - Drawing in Tempera by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Buon 1954 is an Original Drawing in tempera on cream-colored paper realized by Mino Maccari in the mid-20th century. Ir represents the popular mascotte of the ENI logo. Hand-signed ...
Paper, Tempera
Erotic Scene Woodcut Print, Signed Edition 63/300, Modern, 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 Visit Ink and Watercolor Drawing, Modern Style, Signed, 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Ink and watercolor on paper. A charming and incisive drawing by Mino Maccari, executed in ink with light wash, depicting an intimate interior scene animated by two seated female fig...
Ink, Paper
The Tamer of Men - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1958 ca.
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Watercolor on paper realized by Mino Maccari in 1958 ca. Hand signed in pen lower right. Good condition.
Charcoal, Watercolor
Nenni's Boat Ink Drawing, Modern Style, Signed, 1950s, Unframed
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
China ink drawing on paper realized by Maccari in 1950s. Hand signed in pencil lower right. A witty and incisive ink drawing by Mino Maccari, portraying Pietro Nenni in the artist’...
Watercolor, Paper
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
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
Figures - Etching by Mino Maccari - 1940s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Figures is an Etching realized by Mino Maccari in the 1940s. Hand-signed in the lower right part. Artist's Proof. Good conditions. Mino Maccari (Siena, ...
Paper, Etching
The Couple - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Pen drawing realized by Mino Maccari in 1934 ca. Hand signed lower right. Very good condition.
Charcoal, Watercolor
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,27/50. Good conditions. Mino Maccari ...
Paper, Etching
1940s Modern Watercolor Drawing of The Prisoners, Signed, Unframed
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Watercolor on paper reaiized in 1940s. Hand signed in pencil lower right. An evocative and characterful drawing by Mino Maccari, executed with his unmistakable economy of line and ...
Watercolor, Paper
The Wrestlers Watercolor on Paper, Modern Style, Signed, 1940s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Watercolor on paper realized by Maccari in 1940s. Hand signed lower right. With another watercolor drawing on rear. A vivid and spirited work on paper by Mino Maccari, celebrated ...
Watercolor, Paper
Erotic Scene Woodcut Print, Signed, Edition 63/300, 1944, Unframed
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
Portraits Watercolor Drawing, Modern Style, Signed, 1958, Unframed
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Watercolor on paper realized by Maccari in 1958. Hand signed and dated. Very good condition.
Watercolor
Composition - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Composition 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, 192...
Paper, Ink
1940s Modern Figures Drawing in Tempera and Watercolor, Signed
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
Seductive - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1940s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Seductive is a Pencil and Watercolor Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1940s. Hand-signed on the lower. Good condition with foxing. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Ro...
Pencil, 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
Portrait - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait is a green 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, Jun...
Paper, Pen
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
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
Reclined Nude Drawing, Watercolor and Charcoal, Modern, Signed, 1930s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Pencil drawing on paper realized by Mino Maccari in 1930s. Hand signed lower right. Very good condition.
Watercolor, Charcoal
Mata Hari - Charcoal and Watercolor by Mino Maccari - 1970s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Mata Hari is an original charcoal and watercolour drawing on paper, realized around the early 1970s by the great Italian artist and journalist, Mino Maccari (Siena, 1898 - 1989). Si...
Watercolor, Charcoal
Nude - Zincography by Mino Maccari - 1970s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Nude is an original zincography artwork realized by Mino Maccari. Included a white Passepartout: 49 x 34 The state of preservation is very good. The artwork represents a nude s...
Engraving
The General Erotic Dream - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The General Erotic Dream is a Pencil Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1960s. Good condition. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 16, 1989) was an Italian write...
Pen, Pencil
Carriage - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Carriage is a charcoal 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, Ink
Maccari, Ojetti and Soffici - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1935 ca
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Red ink drawing realized by Mino Maccari in 1941. It represents three of the main characters of Italian culture of the 40s, namely Mino Maccari, Ardengo Soffici and Ugo Ojetti. Han...
Ink