Mino Maccari, The Wrestlers, Watercolor, 1940s

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Watercolor on paper realized by Maccari in 1940s. Hand signed lower right. with another watercolor drawing on rear. A vivid … Read more Watercolor on paper realized by Maccari in 1940s. Hand signed lower right. with another watercolor drawing on rear. A vivid and spirited work on paper by Mino Maccari, celebrated for his sharp graphic wit and immediacy of line. This composition presents a stylized figure in motion—part dancer, part acrobat—captured in a dynamic, off-balance pose that suggests theatrical gesture and playful satire. Executed with a bold economy of means, the figure is rendered in a bright acid green wash outlined with decisive red-orange strokes, set against a loose coral-toned watercolor ground. The artist’s rapid, caricatural handling of the face—reduced to essential features—reinforces the humorous, modernist tone characteristic of Maccari’s visual language. The contrasting palette and simplified anatomy lend the work a striking graphic impact, combining spontaneity with an unmistakable sense of rhythm and movement. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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