Antonio Manganaro was born in 1842 in Manfredonia. He was a painter, caricaturist and drawing professor. Early designer at the age of 14, he was sent to Naples at the Royal Institute of Art. The expenses were borne by two local patrons, Baron Cessa and Diego Badarò, who awarded him six ducats a month. Manganaro soon passed to painting and nude classes, winning prizes and receiving the praises of his masters, including Maldarelli and Postiglione. Arrested for political conspiracy (his family belonged to Young Italy), he was ordered to leave Naples. In 1859, he was part of the secret or action committee and in 1860, he participated in the revolutionary movements that favored the entry of Garibaldi into Naples. Following the General, Manganaro participated in numerous feats of arms and was also wounded, obtaining a medal. Taking leave of the Mobile National Guards, Noah's Ark was hired as a caricaturist editor in the newspaper that became very popular. Manganaro then directed another newspaper, The Last Judgment and finally landed at the Stenterello. He was considered to be on a par with the two other leading caricaturists of his era, namely Errico Colonna and Melchiorre Delfico. In 1885, Manganaro obtained the chair of design at the Technical School Giambattista Della Porta in Naples.
'The Enduring Attractions of the Open Market', Capitalism Satire
By Antonio Manganaro
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower right, 'A. Manganaro' for 'Antonio Manganaro (Italian, 20th Century), and titled lower center, 'The Enduring Attractions of the Open Market'. Matted Dimensions: 16 x 20
Paper, Ink, Gouache, Pen, Graphite
'The Working Class Enjoying a Meal', Satire of Capitalism, Proletarian
By Antonio Manganaro
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower left, 'A. Manganaro' for 'Antonio Manganaro (Italian, 20th Century), and titled lower center, 'Ability of the Working Classes to Enjoy Meals Under Humble Surroundings'. ...
Paper, Ink, Gouache, Pen, Graphite
$15,000
H 16.85 in W 12.25 in
Children Snow Sledding in Central Park - New Yorker Cover Study
Located in Miami, FL
Hungarian/American artist/illustrator depicts a charming scene of sledding in the snow in Central Park. The work is abstract in its design as it's functional in its narrative - Unpublished New Yorker...
Charcoal, Ink, Watercolor, Gouache, Pencil
Sold|$275
H 8.15 in W 11.03 in
Italian Stone Pine along a rocky outcropping - English School, 19th Century
Located in Middletown, NY
A Grand Tour image of the Alps. English School, 19th century C1840. Graphite and ink and wash in sepia and brown ink on two sheets of heavyweight wove paper, 8 1/8 x 11 inches (207 x...
Handmade Paper, Graphite, Watercolor
Ocean Landscape, Lee
Located in Middletown, NY
Watercolor with graphite on watercolor paper adhered to a sketchbook page, 9 x 12 inches (228 x 305 mm), the full sheet. In very good condition with minor toning and a few scattered ...
Watercolor, Handmade Paper, Graphite
Garden, Bedford
Located in Middletown, NY
Watercolor with graphite on watercolor paper, 4 1/2 x 6 1/2 inches (115 x 165 mm), the full sheet. Initialed, dated and titled in pencil in the lower right recto. In very good condit...
Watercolor, Handmade Paper, Graphite
Vases grecs (Greek Vases) – English School, Early 20th Century
Located in Middletown, NY
A wonderful study of Grecian vases at the Louvre. English School, early 20th century c1910. Watercolor and ink light wove paper, 9 1/4 x 6 inches (235 x 152 mm), the full sheet. In v...
Handmade Paper, Graphite, Watercolor
Lee, Devon
Located in Middletown, NY
Watercolor and graphite on watercolor paper adhered to a sketchbook page, sheet measures 10 1/4 x 14 1/4 inches (260 x 362 mm). Initialed, dated and titled in brown ink in the lower ...
Watercolor, Handmade Paper, Graphite
Lundy Island
Located in Middletown, NY
Watercolor and graphite on watercolor paper adhered to a sketchbook page, sheet measures 10 1/4 x 14 1/4 inches (260 x 362 mm). Initialed and dated in pencil in the lower left recto,...
Watercolor, Handmade Paper, Graphite
Mrs. Master's, Swanage
Located in Middletown, NY
Watercolor with graphite on watercolor paper adhered to a sketchbook page, sheet measures 14 3/8 x 10 1/4 inches (365 x 261 mm). Titled and dated in pencil in the lower right recto. ...
Watercolor, Handmade Paper, Graphite
Study of Greek redware at the Louvre – Early 20th Century
Located in Middletown, NY
A wonderful study of Grecian vases at the Louvre. English School, early 20th century c1910. Watercolor and ink light wove paper, 9 1/4 x 6 inches (235 x 152 mm), the full sheet. In v...
Handmade Paper, Graphite, Watercolor
Road to Studland
Located in Middletown, NY
Watercolor and graphite on watercolor paper adhered to a sketchbook page, sheet measures 10 1/4 x 14 1/4 inches (260 x 362 mm). Titled and dated in pencil on the sheet below the pain...
Watercolor, Handmade Paper, Graphite
Farm landscape with a man in a bowler hat
Located in Middletown, NY
Graphite and watercolor on light weight salmon-colored wove paper, 4 1/4 x 7 5/8 inches (109 x 194 mm), the full sheet. An unfinished study in good condition. On the mat-back is a n...
Watercolor, Handmade Paper, Graphite
$475,000
H 18 in W 21.75 in
Planting (Spring Plowing) - Watercolor Landscape Painting with Figures, c. 1939
By Thomas Hart Benton
Located in Palm Desert, CA
"Planting (Spring Plowing)", a vibrant watercolor and graphite on paper by Thomas Hart Benton, circa 1939-40, embodies the artist's signature Regionalist style. The work depicts a ru...
Paper, Watercolor, Graphite