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 Couple Watercolor Drawing, Modern Style, Signed, 1958, Unframed
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Watercolor drawing realized by Mino Maccari in 1958. Hand signed and dated lower right. Very good condition.
Watercolor
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
Reclined Nude - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid 20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Reclined Nude is an original China Ink Drawing and Watercolour realized by Mino Maccari in mid-20th century. Good condition on a yellowed paper. Hand-signed by the artist with penc...
Paper, Watercolor, Ink
Characters - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1950 ca.
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Black marker drawing realized my Mino Maccari in 1950s. Hand signed lower right. Very good condition.
Ink
The Couple - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1940s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Watercolor drawing on paper realized by Maccari in 1940s. Hand signed lower left. Very good condition.
Watercolor
Modern Ink and Watercolor Painting, Signed, Circa 1945
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Ink and Watercolor drawing realized by Mino Maccari in 1945 ca. Hand signed lower right. Very good condition.
Watercolor, Ink
Woman - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Black marker drawing realized by Mino Maccari in the 1960s. Hand signed in pencil lower right. Very good condition.
Ink
The Honest Man - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1975 ca.
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Pen drawing realized by Mino Maccari in 1975 ca. Hand signed. Very good condition.
Ink
$660
War, Charcoal Drawing on Paper, Modern Style, Signed, 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,...
Charcoal, Paper
Nudes Watercolor Drawing, Modern Style, Signed, 1950s, Unframed
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Nudes is a Watercolor Drawing 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 I...
Watercolor
Nudes - Drawing by Mino Maccari - mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
China ink drawing realized by Mino Maccari in the mid-20th Century. On recto and verso. Not signed. Very good condition.
Watercolor, Ink
The Couple, Modern Pen and Watercolor Drawing, Signed, 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Couple is a Pen and watercolor drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1960s. Hand-signed on the lower. Good conditions with some foxing Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924...
Watercolor, Pen
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
King of the Hearts - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
King of the Hearts is a pen 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) w...
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
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
Mobile Statue - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Mobile Statue 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...
Ink
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
Hybrid Figure Pen Drawing, Modern Style, Signed, 1960s, Unframed
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
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
Female Figure - Pencil Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1920s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Nude Female Figure is an original modern artwork realized the 1920s by the Italian artist Mino Maccari (Siena, 1898 - Rome, 1989). Original pencil drawing on Ivory paper. Hand-sig...
Pencil
Smiling Woman - Linocut by Mino Maccari - 1951
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Woman is a Linocut Print realized by Mino Maccari in 1951. Very Good condition. No Signature. Mino Maccari (1898-1989) was an Italian writer, painter, engraver and journalist, win...
Linocut
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
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
Mermaid Charcoal Drawing, Modern Style, Signed, 1980, Unframed
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Mermaidt is a Charcoal Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in 1980s. Hand-signed on the lower margin. Good condition on a white paper. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, Jun...
Charcoal
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 - 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
Tamer of Lions - Linocut by Mino Maccari - 1951
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Tamer of Lions is an Original Linocut Print realized by Mino Maccari in 1951. Very good condition, not signed. Mino Maccari (1898-1989) was an Italian writer, painter, engraver and...
Linocut
Ménage à Trois - Linocut on Paper by Jean Barbe / Mino Maccari - 1945
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Ménage à Trois is a 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 300...
Linocut
Fishing - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Fishing 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, Ink
Figures Watercolor Drawing, Modern Style, Signed, 1965, Unframed
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
Figure - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Figure 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
Landscape Drawing in Ink by Mino Maccari, Modern, Signed, 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
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
1960s Modern Style Signed Pen Drawing, Unframed, 25x17 cm
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The General is a Pen 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
Lovers - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid 20th century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Lovers is an artwork realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the Mid-20th Century. Charcoal and watercolor on paper. Hand-Signed by the artist. Good conditions. Mino Maccari (Si...
Charcoal, 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
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
Into the Woods - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Into the Woods is a Watercolor Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1960s. Hand-signed on the lower. Good condition with slight foxing and folds. Mino Maccari (Sie...
Pen
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
Figures Watercolor Drawing, Modern Style, Signed, 1945, Unframed
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Figures is an artwork realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in 1945. Watercolor on paper. Signed by the artist, dated "1945". Good conditions. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, Jun...
Watercolor, Charcoal
Figures Ink Drawing by Mino Maccari, Modern Style, Signed, 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
$684
Sister and Sister in Law - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Sister and Sister in Law 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...
Ink
Erotic Scene Charcoal Drawing, Modern Style, Signed, 1960s, Unframed
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
$802
The Old and the Young - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Figure is an artwork realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the Mid-20th Century. Charcoal and watercolor on paper. Signed by the artist. Good conditions. Mino Maccari (Siena, ...
Watercolor
Satisfaction - Linocut on Paper by Jean Barbe / Mino Maccari - 1945
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Satisfaction 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
In Troubles - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
In Troubles 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
Birds - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid 20th century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Birds is an artwork realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in mid 20th century. Charcoal and watercolor on paper. Signed by the artist. Good condition. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-R...
Charcoal, Watercolor
The Seduce -Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Seduce is an original Drawing on creamy paper realized by Mino Maccari in mid 20th century. Hand-signed on the lower. Good conditions with folding an...
Ink
Interview Pen Drawing by Mino Maccari, Modern Style, Circa 1940s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Interview is a Pen Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1940s. Hand-signed on the lower. Good condition. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June 16, 1989) was an ...
Pen
Gathering - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Gathering 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,...
Ink
Portrait - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait is a watercolor 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, Watercolor
La Gloire - Woodcut by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
La Gloire 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 1/89 specimens and titled on the le...
Woodcut
The Field - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Field 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, Ju...
Paper, Pen
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
Gardener Charcoal Drawing on Paper, Modern Style, Signed, 1970s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Gardener is a charcoal Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in 1970s. Hand-signed and titled on the lower margin. Good condition on a cream colored paper. Mino Maccari (Si...
Charcoal, Paper
Human Shapes - Linocut by Mino Maccari - Mid 20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Human Shapes is an Artwork realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the Mid-20th Century. Linocut on paper. Hand-signed on the lower. Good conditions with slight foxing. Mino Macc...
Linocut
The Quarrel - Original Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1950s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The quarrel is an original charcoal drawing realized by Mino Maccari in 1950s. The artwork is hand-signed by the artist on the lower right corner of the worn yellowed paper. Mino M...
Charcoal
Hearts and Tears (Cuori e Lacrime) - 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 1/89 specimens and titled o...
Woodcut