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 holes of the burning part applied intentionally by the a...
Pen
Rider - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Rider 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
Figures - Etching by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Figures is an original print realized by Mino Maccari in Mid-20th Century. Beautiful black and white etching on ivory-colored paper. Included a passport: 49 x 34 cm. Good condition...
Etching
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
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The Dancing Folk - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Dancing Folk is an original Drawing on creamy paper realized by Mino Maccari in mid 20th century. Hand-signed Good conditions with aged margins. Mino Maccari (1898-1989) was a...
Ink
Il Selvaggio, No.1-4, 1938 - Magazines -Engravings by Mino Maccari
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Flipping through a few pages of " Il Selvaggio, No.1-4, 1938 " 31 Luglio 1938-Anno-XVI", "Annual supporter subscription - Una copia 40 Cent - Fortnightly Newspaper letters arts and s...
Paper
Meeting - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Meeting 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, Charcoal
Figure - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Figure is a 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, June 16...
Paper, Watercolor
Portraits - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Portraits 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, Ju...
Paper, Charcoal
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
Il Selvaggio, No.1, 1938 - Magazine -Engravings by Mino Maccari
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Flipping through a few pages of " Il Selvaggio, No.1, 1938 " 15 Gennaio 1938-Anno-XV", "Annual supporter subscription - Una copia 40 Cent - Fortnightly Newspaper letters arts and sc...
Paper, Woodcut
Laboratory - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Laboratory 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, J...
Paper, Charcoal
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
Jumping - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Jumping is a charcoal and watercolor drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the Mid-20th Century. Hand-signed. Good conditions with slight foxing. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1...
Paper, Charcoal, Watercolor
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
Figures - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Figures 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...
Paper, Charcoal
Erotic Scene - Charcoal Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1980
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Erotic Scene is a charcoal Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in 1980s. Hand-signed on the lower margin. Good condition on a cream colored cardboard. Mino Maccari (Siena...
Ink, Charcoal
The Concert - Mixed Media - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Concert is an original artwork realized in the Mid-20th Century. Mixed media artwork on paper. Hand signed by the artist on the lower margin. Unreadable signature. Includes a...
Mixed Media
Towards the Life - Woodcut by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Towards the life 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 titled ...
Woodcut
German Whim - Woodcut by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
German whim is an Artwork realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the Mid-20th Century. Colored woodcut on paper. Hand-signed on the lower, numbered 1/89 specimens and titled on th...
Woodcut
The Nude - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Nude is a Pencil 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 an It...
Pencil
Why Be Difficult - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1955
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Why be difficult is a pen Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in 1955 ca. Hand-signed on the back and title in Italian, Autograph of the artist. Good conditions with a sm...
Pen
Provincial Predictor - Woodcut by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Provincial Predictor (Profeta di Provincia) is an Artwork realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the Mid-20th Century. Colored woodcut on paper. Hand-signed on the lower, numbered...
Woodcut
The Visit - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1965
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Visit is a Pen Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in 1965. Hand signed on the lower margin. Good condition on a yellowed paper. Mino Maccari...
Pen
The Conversation - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Conversation 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) ...
Pencil
Hanged - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Hanged 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, June 16, 19...
Ink
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
Polyamorous - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Polyamorous 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 a...
Pencil
Men in Bottle - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Men in Bottle is a Pencil 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 ...
Pencil
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
Composition - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Composition 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, 198...
Pen
Seductive Love - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Seductive Love is a Pencil 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...
Pencil
Polyamorous - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Polyamorous is a charcoal 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...
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
Dreamy Woman - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1950s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Dreamy Woman is a Pencil and watercolor Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1950s. Hand-signed on the lower margin. Good conditions. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rom...
Watercolor, Pencil
$765
Cherchez la Femme - Woodcut Print by Mino Maccari - Mid 20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Cherchez la Femme is an Artwork realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in Mid 20th Century. Colored woodcut on paper. Hand-signed on the lower, numbered 2/89 specimens and titled o...
Woodcut
New School - Woodcut Print by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
New school is an Artwork realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the Mid-20th Century. Colored woodcut on paper. Hand-signed on the lower, numbered 2/89 specimens and titled on the...
Woodcut
Work Problems - Woodcut Print by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Work problems is an Artwork realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the Mid-20th Century. Colored woodcut on paper. Hand-signed on the lower, numbered 2/89 specimens and titled on ...
Woodcut
Imagination and Action - Woodcut Print by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Imagination and Action 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 t...
Woodcut
$813
Portrait of Carlo Forte - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait of Carlo Forte is a drawing on paper, realized in the Mid-20th Century by the great Italian artist and journalist, Mino Maccari (Siena, 1898 - 1989). Charcoal and pencil ...
Charcoal, Pencil
The Romance - Print by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Romance is an Artwork realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the Mid-20th Century. Colored woodcut on paper. Hand-signed on the lower, numbered 1/89 specimens and titled on th...
Woodcut
The Couple - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1980
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Couple is a Pencil, pastel and Watercolour drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in 1980s. Hand-signed on the lower margin. Good condition on a white paper. Mino Maccar...
Paper, Ink
$538
The Man and the Ideas - Woodcut by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The man and the ideas 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 ti...
Woodcut
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
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
Portrait - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Portraits is an artwork realized by Mino Maccari (1898-1989). Colored portrait on one side, figure of a woman and two heads in black on the other side. Pastel and charcoal on pape...
Paper, Charcoal, Pastel
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
On the Road - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Per strada (On the Road) is a drawing on paper, realized around the Seventies by the great Italian artist and journalist, Mino Maccari (Siena, 1898 - 1989). Black China ink (foun...
Ink
Male Profile - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1950s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Profilo maschile (Male profile) is al drawing on paper, realized around the Sixties by the great Italian artist and journalist, Mino Maccari (Siena, 1898 - 1989). Pencil drawing...
Pencil
The Men with Guns - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Men with Guns is a Pen 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...
Pen
Seated Nude - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid 20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Seated Nude is a Charcoal Drawing realized by Mino Maccari in mid-20th century. Good condition on a yellowed paper, one little missing corner on the paper. Hand-signed by the artis...
Pencil
Distorted Body - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Distorted Body is a China Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1960s. Monogrammed on the lower. Good conditions. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 16, 1989) was...
Ink
$358
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
Il Selvaggio, No.7-8 1937 - Magazines -Engravings by Mino Maccari
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Flipping through a few pages of " Il Selvaggio, No.7-8 1937 " 15 Agosto 1937-Anno-XIV ", "Annual supporter subscription - Una copia 40 Cent - Fortnightly Newspaper letters arts and s...
Paper
Il Selvaggio, No.11-12, 1936 - Magazines -Engravings by Mino Maccari
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Flipping through a few pages of " Il Selvaggio, No.11-12, 1936 " 30 Novembre 1936-Anno-XV", "Annual supporter subscription - Una copia 40 Cent - Fortnightly Newspaper letters arts an...
Paper
Nude - Monotype by Mino Maccari - 1950s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Nude is a Monotype artwork realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1950s. Hand-signed on the lower. Good condition.Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 16, 1989) was an Italia...
Monotype
Polygamy - Original Woodcut Print on Paper by Mino Maccari - 1960
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Polygamy is original woodcut on ivory paper realized in 1960 ca by Mino Maccari (1898-1989). Hand-signed in pencil lower right. Artist's proof. In good conditions. The subject of...
Woodcut
The German in the Brewery - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1945
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The German in the Brewery is a watercolor Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in 1945s. Hand signed and titled on the lower margin. Good condition on a little yellowed pa...
Watercolor
Il Selvaggio, No.9-10, 1936 - Magazines -Engravings by Mino Maccari
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Flipping through a few pages of " Il Selvaggio, No.9-10, 1936 " 15 Ottobre 1936-Anno-XIV", "Annual supporter subscription - Una copia 40 Cent - Fortnightly Newspaper letters arts and...
Paper
Il Selvaggio no.4/5 by Mino Maccari - 1935
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
"Il Selvaggio, no.4-5- 1935", "Annual supporter subscription - Una Copia 40 Cent - Fortnightly Newspaper of arts and science", including original woodcuts by the artist Mino Maccari...
Magazine Paper