Education
After initial studies in Lecce under an uncle, he completed his studies in Naples at the Academy of Fine Arts under Vincenzo Petroncelli.
After initial studies in Lecce under an uncle, he completed his studies in Naples at the Academy of Fine Arts under Vincenzo Petroncelli.
He was a brother of the sculptor Eugenio Maccagnani. Among his works are Lo Zingaro pittore, in 1886 exhibited at the Promotrice of Napoli. In 1868, he exhibited, Dante e il fabbro.
East in 1870, Louisiana Vanitosa.
He returned to Lecce where a number of portrait commissions were completed, including those of G. Libertini and A. Panzera.