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Lucien ClerqueJean Cocteau and Sphinx, Testament of Orpheus1959
1959
$3,500
£2,671.76
€3,071.37
CA$4,925.13
A$5,476.94
CHF 2,876.61
MX$66,961.14
NOK 35,845.31
SEK 33,792.45
DKK 22,922.33
About the Item
Lucian Clerque 's fascination with light and shadow is evident.
In 1959, Clergue captured historic and artistic photographs on the set of Jean Cocteau's last film "Testament of Orpheus" (Le testament d'Orphée) . The images evoke the creative personality of one of France's foremost 20th century intellectuals, Jean Cocteau, writer, artist, and filmmaker.
Printed in 1987
Signed lower right, signature faded, see image
Please note:
Venice show pays tribute to Jean Cocteau, the maverick artist, June 2024
- Creator:Lucien Clerque (1934 - 2014, French)
- Creation Year:1959
- Dimensions:Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)Width: 19 in (48.26 cm)
- More Editions & Sizes:Edition ofPrice: $3,500
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- Framing:Framing Options Available
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- Gallery Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1977214363602
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