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 - Original Woodcut on Paper by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Conversation is an original modern artwork realized in the mid-20th Century by the Italian artist Mino Maccari (Siena, 1898 - Rome, 1989). Original woodcut on paper. Very good ...
Woodcut
The Game - Original Woodcut by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Game is an original modern artwork realized in the first half of the 20th Century by the Italian artist Mino Maccari (Siena, 1898 - Rome, 1989). Original woodcut on paper. Very ...
Woodcut
The Round Face - Original Woodcut on Paper by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Round Face is an original modern artwork realized in the mid-20th Century by the Italian artist Mino Maccari (Siena, 1898 - Rome, 1989). Original woodcut on paper. Very good co...
Woodcut
$764
Boatman and Fish - Original Woodcut by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Boatman and Fish is an original modern artwork realized in the mid-20th Century by the Italian artist Mino Maccari (Siena, 1898 - Rome, 1989). Original woodcut on paper. Very good c...
Woodcut
The Bird - Original Woodcut on Paper by Mino Maccari - MId-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Bird is an original modern artwork realized in the mid-20th Century by the Italian artist Mino Maccari (Siena, 1898 - Rome, 1989). Original woodcut on paper. Very good conditio...
Woodcut
$764
Dreamy - Original Woodcut on Paper by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Dreamy is an original modern artwork realized in the mid-20th Century by the Italian artist Mino Maccari (Siena, 1898 - Rome, 1989). Original woodcut on paper. Very good conditions....
Woodcut
$764
Dreamy - Original Woodcut on Paper by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Dreamy is an original modern artwork realized in the mid-20th Century by the Italian artist Mino Maccari (Siena, 1898 - Rome, 1989). Original woodcut on paper. Very good conditions....
Woodcut
$764
Dreamy - Original Woodcut on Paper by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Dreamy is an original modern artwork realized in the Mid-20th Century by the Italian artist Mino Maccari (Siena, 1898 - Rome, 1989). Original woodcut on paper. Very good conditions....
Woodcut
The Conversation - Original Woodcut on Paper by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Conversation is an original modern artwork realized in the mid-20th Century by the Italian artist Mino Maccari (Siena, 1898 - Rome, 1989). Original woodcut on paper. Very good ...
Woodcut
The Portrait - Original Woodcut on Paper by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Portrait is an original modern artwork realized in the the Mid-20th Century by the Italian artist Mino Maccari (Siena, 1898 - Rome, 1989). Original woodcut on paper. Very goo...
Woodcut
The Portrait - Original Woodcut on Paper by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Portrait is an original modern artwork realized in the Mid-20th Century by the Italian artist Mino Maccari (Siena, 1898 - Rome, 1989). Original woodcut print on paper. Very good...
Woodcut
Figure - Original Etching on Paper by Mino Maccari - 1980s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Figure is an original modern artwork realized the 1980s by the Italian artist Mino Maccari (Siena, 1898 - Rome, 1989). Original etching on Ivory paper. Hand-signed in pencil by th...
Etching
Portrait of Giorgio Morandi - Woodcut Print by Mino Maccari - 1950s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait of Giorgio Morandi is an original modern artwork realized the half of the XX Century by the Italian artist Mino Maccari (Siena, 1898 - Rome, 1989). Original woodcut print o...
Woodcut
Houses - Woodcut Print by Mino Maccari - 1929
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Houses is an original modern artwork realized by the Italian artist Mino Maccari (1898-1989) in 1929. Original woodcut print on paper. Hand-signed and dated by the artist in pencil on the lower right corner: Maccari 1929. Quite good conditions: foxing appears on the margin on the sheet. The plate is in very good conditions. Small woodcut...
Woodcut
Characters - Etching by Mino Maccari - 1930s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Characters is an original modern artwork realized by the Italian artist Mino Maccari (1898-1989) in the 1930s. Original etching on ivory paper. Hand-signed by the artist in pencil ...
Etching
The Hand-Cart - Lithograph on Paper by Mino Maccari - 1930s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Hand-Cart is an original modern artwork realized in the 1930s by the Italian artist Mino Maccari (Siena, 1898 - Rome, 1989). Original colored Lithograph on paper. Hand-signed i...
Lithograph
Girl in Pink - Woodcut by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
"Girl in Pink" is an original woodcut artwork realized by Mino Maccari (1898-1989). Hand-signed on the lower right in pencil, and numbered on the lower left, edition of 71/89 print...
Woodcut
$352Sale Price|25% Off
Hunters - Original Lithograph by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
"Hunters" is an original lithograph artwork realized by Mino Maccari (1898-1989). Hand-signed on the lower right in pencil, and numbered on the lower left, edition of 103/150 print...
Lithograph
$588
Men’s Factory - Original Lithograph by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
"Men’s Factory" is an original lithography artwork realized by Mino Maccari (1898-1989). Hand-signed on the lower right in pencil, and numbered on the lower left, edition of 5/60 p...
Lithograph
The Wheel - Etching on Paper by Mino Maccari - 1920s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Wheel is an original modern artwork realized in the first half of the XX Century by the Italian artist Mino Maccari (Siena, 1898 - Rome, 1989). Original drypoint on paper. Editi...
Etching
Figures - Etching on Paper by Mino Maccari - 1928
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Figures is an original modern artwork realized in 1928 by the Italian artist Mino Maccari (Siena, 1898 - Rome, 1989). Original drypoint on paper. Edition of 10 prints. Hand-signed ...
Etching
$352
The Creatures and Man - Woodcut by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
"The Creatures and Man" is an original woodcut print realized by Mino Maccari (1898-1989). In good conditions. This artwork represents the beautiful scenery of man and creatures, a...
Woodcut
Bird market - Original Woodcut by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
"Bird market" is an original woodcut print realized by Mino Maccari (1898-1989). In good conditions. This artwork represents men in the birds market while carrying birdcages in a w...
Woodcut
Woman - Woodcut by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
"Woman" is an original woodcut realized by Mino Maccari (1898-1989). In good conditions. This artwork represents a standing woman at the top left and a detailed leg while a hand is...
Woodcut
Figure - Woodcut by Mino Maccari - 1950
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
"Figure" is an original woodcut realized in 1950 by Mino Maccari (1898-1989). Hand-signed on the lower right in pencil and numbered. In very good conditions. Ref. "Cat Meloni, N...
Woodcut
Sleeping Man - Etching on Paper by Mino Maccari - 1930s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Sleeping Man is an original modern artwork realized in the first decades of the XX Century by the Italian artist Mino Maccari (1898-1989). Original etching on paper. Hand-signed in...
Etching
The Bed and the Portraits - Original Woodcut Print by Mino Maccari - 1920s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Bed and the Portraits is an original modern artwork realized in the first decades of the XX Century by the Italian artist Mino Maccari (Siena, 1898 - Rome, 1989). Original water...
Woodcut
Self-portrait - Original Etching on Paper by Mino Maccari - 1930
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Self-portrait of Mino Maccari is an original modern artwork realized in the first decades of the XX Century by the Italian artist Mino Maccari (Siena, 1898 - Rome, 1989). Original r...
Etching
The Couple Dances - Original Etching by Mino Maccari - 1960 ca.
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The couple Dance 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 ...
Etching
Hand Fan Clown - Woodcut Print by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Hand Fan Clown is an original xilography artwork realized by Mino Maccari. Included a white Passepartout: 49 x 34 cm. The state of preservation is very good. The artwork represen...
Woodcut
Lion Den - Woodcut Print by Mino Maccari - Mid 20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Lion Den is an original xilography artwork realized by Mino Maccari. Included a white Passepartout: 49 x 34 cm. The state of preservation is very good. The artwork represents a ma...
Woodcut
Tamer of Lion - Woodcut Print by Mino Maccari - Mid 20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Tamer of Lion is an original xilography artwork realized by Mino Maccari. Included a white Passepartout: 49 x 34 cm. The state of preservation is very good. The artwork represents...
Woodcut
Prisoners - Original Etching by Mino Maccari - 1964
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Prisoner is an original black and white etching realized by Mino Maccari in 1964. Hand signed on the right margin. Numbered on the lower left. Edition of 102 copies (16/102), etchi...
Etching, Aquatint
Knights - Woodcut by Mino Maccari - 1950s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Knights is an original artwork realized by Mino Maccari in the second half of XX century. Black and white xylograph. Hand-signed by the artist on the lower margin and a minor disco...
Woodcut
Black and White Nudes - Etching by Mino Maccari - 1960s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Image dimensions: 29 x 27.5 cm. Black and White Nudes is an original artwork realized by Mino Maccari in the second half of XX century. Black and white etching. Hand-signed by the...
Etching, Aquatint
The Road - Original Zincography by Mino Maccari - 1970s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Road is an original zincography artwork realized by Mino Maccari. Included a white Passepartout: 49 x 34 The state of preservation is very good with a small stain on the white ...
Engraving
Child - Original Zincography by Mino Maccari - 1970s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Child 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 sleep...
Engraving
City - Original Zincography by Mino Maccari - 1970s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
City 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 landscape...
Engraving
The Road - Original Zincography by Mino Maccari - 1970s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Road 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 land...
Engraving
City - Original Zincography by Mino Maccari - 1970s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
City 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 landscape...
Engraving
Painter and a Couple - Original Zincography by Mino Maccari - 1970s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Painter and a Couple is an original zincography artwork realized by Mino Maccari. Included a white Passepartout: 49 x 34 The state of preservation is very good with small black sta...
Engraving
Nude Burden - Original Zincography by Mino Maccari - 1970s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Nude Burden 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 ma...
Engraving
The Gaze - Original Zincography by Mino Maccari - 1970s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Gaze 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 man a...
Engraving
Womaniser - Original Zincography by Mino Maccari - 1970s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Womaniser 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 m...
Engraving
Posing Nude - Zincography by Mino Maccari - 1970s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Posing 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...
Engraving
Posing Nude - Zincography by Mino Maccari - 1970s
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Posing 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...
Engraving
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 stan...
Engraving
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
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
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
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
Landscape - Woodcut by Mino Maccari - 1925
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Landscape is an original xilography artwork realized by Mino Maccari in 1925 ca. Hand-signed on the lower left Included a white Passepartout: 37 x 52 The state of preservation is v...
Woodcut
Untitled - Original Etching and Drypoint by Mino Maccari - 1950/55
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Image dimensions: 17 x 13 cm. Etching and Drypoint on ivory colored laid paper with embossing stamp "Libreria Prandi Reggio E." in lower-right corner. Edition of 13 prints. Wonderf...
Etching, Drypoint
A Woman Playing - OriginalWoodcut by Mino Maccari - 1960
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Image dimensions: 32 x 40 cm. Hand signed on the lower right margin. Artist's proof. Wide margins. In excellent conditions. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1898 - Rome, 1989) A multi-facet...
Woodcut
Man Figure - Original Woodcut by Mino Maccari - Mid 20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Image dimensions: 17.5 x 14 cm. This artwork is shipped from Italy. Under existing legislation, any artwork in Italy created over 70 years ago by an artist who has died requires a l...
Woodcut
Figure Lithograph by Mino Maccari, Modern Style, Signed, 20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Figure is an original lithograph realized by Mino Maccari. Hand signed in pencil on lower right margin, on the lower left "Pr. di St." ("print proof") is written. Very good condition...
Lithograph
The Illustrator Lithograph, Modern Style, Artist Proof, 20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Illustrator is an original artwork realized by Mino Maccari. It is an artist' proof, hand signed in pencil on lower right margin "Maccari"; on the lower left margin "prova di col...
Lithograph