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Was Jean Cocteau a Surrealist?

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Was Jean Cocteau a Surrealist?
Yes, Jean Cocteau was a Surrealist. In fact, he is one of the most important figures of French Surrealism. However, the French painter, poet, designer, printmaker, playwright and filmmaker always denied being in any way connected to the movement. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Jean Cocteau art from some of the world's top dealers and galleries.
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original lithograph
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original lithograph. Printed in Paris in 1957 at the Mourlot Freres atelier. Size: 9 x 6 inches (225 x 150 mm). Jean Cocteau executed this original lithograph to depict a sce...
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1950s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

The Kiss - Lithograph by Jean Cocteau - 1957
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Roma, IT
Lithograph realized by Jean Cocteau in 1957. Hand signed and dated in pencil. Out of commerce proof, out of an edition of 90. Includes a wooden frame cm 34.5x26
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1950s Modern Portrait Prints

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Lithograph

" Visage Poisson" Unique prototype
By Jean Cocteau
Located in CANNES, FR
Jean Cocteau ( 1889 - 1963 ) " Visage poisson " circa 1962 . signé Jean Cocteau ( Bon à tirer ) framed : 60 x45 cm image : 46 x32 cm
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1960s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Archival Paper

Hopeless - Lithograph by Jean Cocteau - 1930 ca
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Roma, IT
Hopeless is a Colored lithograph realized on japan paper by Jean Cocteau (1889 -1963) in 1930 ca. French draftsman, poet, essayist, playwright, librettist, ...
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1930s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Lithograph

Lions Club, Modern Art Lithograph by Jean Cocteau
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Long Island City, NY
A colorful signed lithograph by French Modern artist Jean Cocteau. This print features a stylized dancing lion with the title “Lions Club” in the upper left corner and a signature an...
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1950s Modern Animal Prints

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Lithograph

Profil de Garçon en couleur - by Jean Cocteau, 1956 / 1975
By Jean Cocteau
Located in New York, NY
Artist: Jean Cocteau Medium: Original Lithograph, 1956 / 1975 Dimensions: 19.5 x 25.5 in, 49.5 x 64.8 cm Arches Paper - Excellent Condition A This original lithograph is from the illustrated portfolio: "Jean Cocteau: 25 Lithographies, 1956-58". This project represents a group of lithographs...
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1950s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

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