Ink drawing depicting a policeman with a lady, created by Mino Maccari in the 1970s.

Ø cm 27 h cm 37 frame included

Mino Maccari (Siena, November 24, 1898 – Rome, June 16, 1989) was an Italian writer, painter, engraver, and journalist, winner of the Feltrinelli Prize for Painting in 1963 and the first winner of the Satira Forte dei Marmi Prize in 1973.

Maccari is known for his eclectic style, which embraces different forms of expression. His artistic production includes oil paintings, watercolors, and mixed techniques, often characterized by a quick and synthetic stroke.
A vast production of engravings, especially etchings, that testify to his skill in drawing and technique.
He was an illustrator of books and magazines, with an original and ironic style, and the author of numerous articles and essays on art, as well as an autobiographical novel.

Maccari's work spans various themes and subjects, including:

Landscapes: views of cities and countryside, often characterized by a strong brightness.
Human figure: portraits and scenes of daily life, with particular attention to the psychology of the characters.
Still life: compositions of objects, flowers, and animals, often with symbolic meaning.
Satire: many of his works have a satirical intent, with references to the politics and society of his time.