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 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
The Phone Rings - Mixed Media by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
"The Phone Rings" is an original hand colored drawing on ivory-colorated paper by Mino Maccari (1898-1989). In excellent conditions: As good as new. Sheet...
Charcoal, Watercolor
The Phone - Mixed Media by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
"The Phone" is an original hand colored drawing on ivory-colorated paper by Mino Maccari (1898-1989). Good condition except some tear on edges. Sheet dimension: 35 x 50 cm. This i...
Charcoal, Watercolor
$521
The Bourgeoisie at Sea - Woodcut by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The bourgeoisie at sea 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
Quo Vadis? - Print by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Quo Vadis? 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 on the...
Woodcut
Figures - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Figures is a black marker 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...
Permanent Marker
Telephone - Mixed Media by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Telephone is an original artwork realized by Mino Maccari in the 1970's. Mixed media colored drawing. Hand-signed by the artist on the lower margin. Good conditions except for s...
Charcoal, Watercolor
The Couple - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1930s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Couple is a pen Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in 1935 ca. Hand-signed on the lower margin. Good condition. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 16, 1989) was a...
Paper, Ballpoint Pen
The Hen Hat - Original Linocut by Mino Maccari - 1951
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Hen Hat 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...
Linocut
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
The Arrest of Giorgio Morandi - Drawing by M. Maccari - 1943
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Arrest of Giorgio Morandi is an original Drawing in watercolor and ink on paper realized by Mino Maccari in 1943. Hand-signed on the lower. Good conditions. On 23 May 1943 th...
Watercolor
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
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
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
Western - Woodcut by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Western 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 the le...
Woodcut
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
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
$622Sale Price|30% Off
Nude - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1930s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Nude is a Drawing in charcoal and watercolor on cream-colored paper realized by Mino Maccari in the 1930s. hand-signed on the lower right. Good conditions with minor folding and cu...
Watercolor, Charcoal
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 1/89 specimens and titled on ...
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
Newsie - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Newsie 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, June 16, ...
Pen
Push and Pull - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Push and Pull 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, 1...
Pencil
The Meeting - Etching By Mino Maccari - 20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Meeting is an original Etching realized by Mino Maccari in mid-20th Century. Good conditions. Hand-signed by the artist with pencil. Numbered. Edition, VI/XXX. Mino Maccari (...
Etching
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,6/16. Good conditions. Mino Maccar...
Paper, Etching
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
Conversation - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Conversation 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,...
Paper, Ink
Playing - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Playing is a charcoal drawingrealized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the Mid-20th Century. Hand-signed. Good conditions with slight foxing. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 1...
Paper, Watercolor
Conversation - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Conversation 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-Rom...
Paper, Charcoal
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
Playing - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Playing 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
The Dreaming Cowboy - Linocut by Mino Maccari - 1951
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Dreaming Cowboy is an Original Linocut Print realized by Mino Maccari in 1951. Not signed, very good condition. Mino Maccari (1898-1989) was an Italian writer, painter, engrave...
Linocut
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
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
Two Worlds Festival - Spoleto - Watercolor by Mino Maccari - 1960 ca.
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Two Worlds Festival - Spoleto is an Artwork realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in 1960 ca. Drawing pwatercolor on paper, with another drawing in pen on the rear Good conditions ...
Watercolor
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
The Couple - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1950s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Couple is an original Drawing in pen on creamy-colored paper realized by Mino Maccari in mid 20th century. Hand-signed on the lower in pencil. Good conditions. Mino Maccari (1...
Ballpoint Pen, Watercolor
Figures - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Figures is a China ink Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1960s. Hand-signed on the lower, titled in Italian n the lower right. Good condition with a small missin...
Ink
$758
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
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
The Point of Contact - Woodcut Print by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The point of contact 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
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
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
$284Sale Price|20% Off
The Hen - Linocut by Mino Maccari - 1951
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Hen 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 jou...
Linocut
The Lesson - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Lesson is a pen and Pastel 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...
Pastel, Pen
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
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
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
The Milky Way - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1975
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Milky Way is a charcoal and pastel drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in 1975. Hand-signed on the lower margin. Good condition on a little paper. Mino Maccari (Sien...
Paper, Charcoal, Pastel
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
Mother and Child - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid 20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Mother and Child is an original China Ink and Charcoal Drawing realized by Mino Maccari in mid-20th century. Good condition on a yellowed check sheed. Hand-signed by the artist wit...
Paper, Charcoal
The Bigamist - Print by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Bigamist (Il Bigamo) 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...
Woodcut
Erotic Fantasy - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Erotic Fantasy is a charcoal 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 (...
Charcoal
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 on the lower. Good conditions. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 16, ...
Charcoal
De Amicis's Sons - Woodcut Print by Mino Maccari - 1943
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
De Amicis's sons 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 marg...
Woodcut
Figures - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Figures 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
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
$817
Hamlet (Amleto) - Woodcut Print by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Hamlet (Amleto) is an Artwork realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the Mid-20th Century. B./W. woodcut on paper. Hand-signed on the lower, numbered 4/89 specimens and titled on...
Woodcut
La Breloque - Woodcut Print by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
La Breloque is an Artwork realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the Mid-20th Century. Woodcut on paper. Hand-signed on the lower right corner. Numbered 2/89 specimens and titled ...
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
$770
Hearts and Tears - Woodcut Print by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Cuori e Lacrime 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 o...
Woodcut