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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Fisherman Gold Side Profile inspired by Jean Cocteau
By Jean Cocteau
Located in PARIS, FR
This gold-toned brooch is inspired by the work of the French poet Jean Cocteau, known for simple but expressive drawings. This minimalist and modern brooch is the profile of fisherme...
Base Metal
Gold Flower Brooch by Lanvin
By Lanvin Paris
Located in PARIS, FR
This is an elegant gold-tone brooch with a nature-inspired design, resembling a three-petal flower. The three petals are hammered and irregular, giving them a hand-crafted, organic t...
Base Metal
Red Strass Lip Gold-plated Brooch inspired by Dalí
By Dali-Joies
Located in PARIS, FR
This surrealist lip brooch is inspired by the famous Spanish artist Salvador Dalí, designed after Dali's "Llavis de robí" from 1949, which is now in the permanent collection of the Fundacio Gala-Salvador Dalí. The brooch is shaped like a lip, with red rhinestones imitating lipstick and faux pearls as the teeth. The brooch is made of brass with a gold plate. Inside the back of the lower lip is engraved "Dali Joies...
Gold Plate, Brass
Gold Rhinstoned Bow Brooch by Daniel Swarovski
By Daniel Swarovski
Located in PARIS, FR
This simple yet astonishing gold-toned brooch is from the creator Daniel Swarovski. The brooch is bow-shaped, with same size square crystal. They are put together as articulated rhin...
Crystal, Base Metal
Gold Leave Dangeling Clip-on Earrings by Herve Van Der Straeten
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in PARIS, FR
This striking brand-new clip-on earrings by Hervé Van Der Straeten are a sculptural homage to organic form. Crafted in a gold-toned metal with a raw, textured finish, each earring is...
Base Metal
Rare CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage brooch "Noel 93" heart-shaped with signature
By Christian Lacroix
Located in PARIS, FR
We present you a sublime brooch from the 1993 Christmas collection created by Christian Lacroix in a special limited edition. It is embossed "Noel 93" in the back. Made in France, t...
Other, Gold Plate
Arman 18K Yellow Gold Éros Sculptural Brooch, Limited Edition 8/8
By Arman
Located in Great Neck, NY
This striking Éros inside Éros brooch by Arman is a rare sculptural jewel that merges fine jewelry with modern art. Crafted in solid 18K yellow gold and hallmarked 750, the brooch de...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unusual Line Vautrin "Jonas" Clip
By Line Vautrin
Located in New York, NY
Line Vautrin modele "Jonas". Large and unusual Line Vautrin Clip of gilded bronze. A figure stands over a cascading ribbon form motif which resembles...
Bronze, Gilt Metal
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Gold Tone Abstract Modern Face Brooch Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold tone brooch/pendant featuring an abstract modern face. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France. Indicativ...
Gilt Metal
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Gold-Tone Abstract Brooch Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold‑tone abstract dangle brooch/pendant featuring a clear purple glass cabochon and nude‑tone patina accents. This brooch/pendant perfectly reflects the c...
Gilt Metal
French Bronze Brooch Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A gilt bronze brooch in sculptural form called Le Char de la lune (The Chariot of the Moon) circa 1945-1955 by French Art Jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997). A long pin on the back and...
Bronze
Kieselstein-Cord Man in the Moon Brooch in 18 Karat
By Barry Kieselstein-Cord 1
Located in Wailea, HI
Kieselstein-Cord Man in The Moon Brooch in 18k The Pictures Say it All!
18k Gold
