Mino Maccari, Portrait of a Baby- Etching on Cardboard, 20th Century

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Portrait is an original modern artwork realized by the Italian artist Mino Maccari (Siena, 1898 - Rome, 1989). Original etching … Read more Portrait is an original modern artwork realized by the Italian artist Mino Maccari (Siena, 1898 - Rome, 1989). Original etching on Ivory cardboard. Hand-signed in pencil n by the artist on the lower corner: Mino Maccari. Excellent conditions. Ref. Cat Meloni N°956 Numbered 2 of 4 prints. This artwork is fresh and the strokes are smart and very rapid. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1898 – Rome, 1989). Maccari was a popular Italian painter and engraver. He produced many artworks through different graphic techniques. He exhibited at important international exhibitions in the fields of art and graphics. In 1959, he became the director of the Academy of Fine Arts in Rome; in 1963, he won Antonio Feltrinelli's prize for painting and became president of the San Luca Academy. He realized many lithographs and etchings of satirical and political subject matters. He was also famous for erotic and sexual drawings. He has worked for many years at Il Mondo. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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