Mino Maccari, Trojan Horse, Tempera on Paper, 1960s

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Trojan Horse is an original modern artwork realized in the 1960s by the Italian artist Mino Maccari (Siena, 1898 - … more Trojan Horse is an original modern artwork realized in the 1960s by the Italian artist Mino Maccari (Siena, 1898 - Rome, 1989). Original tempera on paper. Monogram of the artist on the lower left. Good conditions. Includes gilded frame. 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
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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