1925
Jean Cocteau was a French painter, poet, designer, printmaker, playwright and filmmaker. He is one of the most important figures of French Surrealism, although he always denied being in any way connected to the movement.
Cocteau was born to a socially prominent Parisian family. His father, George Cocteau, was an amateur painter who committed suicide when Jean was only a child. Jean became famous in Bohemian circles as "The Frivolous Prince." In 1912, he collaborated with the Ballets Russes. After World War I, Cocteau met the poet Guillaume Apollinaire and the artist Pablo Picasso. In 1917, thanks to Sergei Diaghilev, a Russian impresario, Cocteau wrote a scenario for the ballet Parade — the set of this important ballet was realized by Pablo Picasso and the music was composed by Erik Satie. In the late 1920s, Cocteau wrote the libretto for Igor Stravinsky’s opera-oratorio Oedipus Rex. In 1918, he met the French poet Raymond Radiguet. They worked and went on many journeys together, and Cocteau promoted his friend's works in his artistic group.
Cocteau is well-known for his novel Les Enfants Terribles (1929) and the films The Blood of a Poet, Beauty and the Beast and Orpheus. During World War II, he created sets for the Théâtre de la Mode. In 1955, he was elected to the Académie Française and the Royal Academy of Science, Letters and Fine Arts of Belgium. He was commander of the Legion of Honour, a member of the Academié Mallarmé, the Academy of Arts (Berlin) and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
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La Voix Humaine, Art Deco Drawing in India Ink, Signed, 1930, Framed
By Jean Cocteau
Located in CANNES, FR
" Femme de profil au téléphone " .pen , India ink and wash paper . signed Jean and dated . executed in 1930 . original drawing certified by Madame Annie Guedras .
India Ink
La Voix Humaine Drawing, Art Deco, Signed, 1939, Framed, 39x32 cm
By Jean Cocteau
Located in CANNES, FR
Jean Cocteau ( 1889-1963 ) " la voix Humaine " . 1939 . dessin original de jean Cocteau . signé . avec l'étoile . 19 x 12 cm . encadrement : 39 x 32 cm. certificat de Madame Annie...
Archival Paper
Autoportrait Drawing, Art Deco Style, Archival Paper, Circa 1950
By Jean Cocteau
Located in CANNES, FR
JEAN COCTEAU. ( 1889 -1963 ) " Autoportrait " . Chapelle de Villefranche . vintage lithographie coloriée au crayon de pastel par jean COCTEAU . circa 1956 . signée Jean avec l'ét...
Archival Paper
Profil & Violette Drawings, Art Deco, Circa 1931, Framed, 38x28 cm
By Jean Cocteau
Located in CANNES, FR
Jean COCTEAU ( 1889 - 1963 ) ( 2 ) pair of drawings " Femme de profil " circa 1931 . 32 x 24 cm . framed : 38 x 28 cm dessin à la mine de plomb et estompe , annotée en marge ...
Archival Paper
La Vie de Bohême Drawing, Crayon Ink Wash on Paper, Framed, 1920s
By Marie Vassilieff
Located in CANNES, FR
Marie Vassilieff ( 1884 - 1957 ) FR : " La Vie de Bohême " Crayon, encre et lavis sur papier. Signé en bas à droite : Marie Vassilieff. Encadrement vintage de l'artiste : 49 x 41 X...
Archival Paper
Serge Lifar Ballet Gouache Drawing on Paper, Art Deco, Signed, 1960s
By Freddy Wittop
Located in CANNES, FR
Freddy WITTOP( 1912 -2001 ) " SRGE LIFAR " gouache sur papier . signé . encadré : 57 x 39,5 cm feuille : 47,5 x 31 cm Freddy Wittop est un créateur de costume qui eu parallèlement ...
Gouache
Jean Cocteau - Actress - Original Lithograph
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Original Lithograph by Jean Cocteau Title: Actress Signed in the plate Dimensions: 65 x 44 cm Jean Cocteau Writer, artist and film director Jean Cocteau was one of the most influen...
Lithograph
Portrait de Jean Desbordes - Lithograph by Jean Cocteau - 1929
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Roma, IT
Lithograph on vélin pur fil des Papeteries du Marais, realized by Cocteau in 1929. Belongs to the suite "25 Dessins d'Un Dormeur", published by H. L. Mermod, Lausanne. Edition of 2...
Lithograph
The Olympus - China Ink Drawing by Jean Cocteau - 1920s
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Roma, IT
The particular framing of this image gives the scene a strong sense of movement, that is also underlined by the pose of the figure. This artwork is shipped from Italy. Under existin...
Ink
Sick - Modern Ink Drawing on Paper, Unsigned, Circa 1934, Unframed
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Roma, IT
Sketch realized for the book "Les Enfants Terribles". Unsigned and undated. Matting included. Very good conditions. Ref. Jean Cocteau, Poesia Grafica - Disegni dal 1921 al 1957.
Ink, Paper
Divinity - III - China Ink Drawing by Jean Cocteau - 1925 ca.
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Roma, IT
“Divinity” is the title of this essential and enigmatic drawing by the french artist Jean Cocteau. A figure opening his arms and looking towards the sky is in the center of the scene...
Paper, Ink
Portrait de Jean Desbordes - Lithograph by Jean Cocteau - 1929
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Roma, IT
Lithograph on vélin pur fil des Papeteries du Marais, realized by Cocteau in 1929. Belongs to the suite "25 Dessins d'Un Dormeur", published by H. L. Mermod, Lausanne. Edition of 2...
Lithograph
