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Jean Cocteau
" Two Heads " SURREALIST

1959

About the Item

Jean Cocteau (1889-1963). "Two Heads " . original , signed ,dated and certified drawing by : "Jean Cocteau" has been acclaimed as one of the world's most important surrealist artists. "Two Heads ", created in 1959, confirms the artist's statement that drawing is a highly personal statement , like handwriting which has been untied and then retied in a different fashion. according to the artist, " What is a line ? it is life. A line should live at every point on its couse... by line , I mean the permanence personnalité ." " Two Heads " is a unique red, green and black pen and pencil drawing , with a gold stone frame. this important drawing is signed and dated by the artist in pencil . ( Drawing : 56 x 34 cm ) ( Framed included : 75cm X 54 cm ). provenance : Henry MacBride Collection .
  • Creator:
    Jean Cocteau (French)
  • Creation Year:
    1959
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 22.05 in (56 cm)Width: 13.39 in (34 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
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  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    CANNES, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1521212658882
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