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Jean Cocteau was a man of many talents and was known for his paintings, poetry, screenplays and novels. He also was a director and sometimes an actor. Considered some of his most important works are the poem L'Ange Heurtebise, the novel Les Enfants Terribles, the play Orphée, and the movie La Belle et la Bête. Find an assortment of Cocteau art from the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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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...
Category
1950s Prints and Multiples
Materials
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
Category
1950s Modern Portrait Prints
Materials
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
Category
1960s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
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, ...
Category
1930s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
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...
Category
1950s Modern Animal Prints
Materials
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...
Category
1950s Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph