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.

What is Jean Cocteau known for?

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.

What movement was Jean Cocteau a part of?

What movement Jean Cocteau was a part of is open to debate. The French artist and writer is today thought of as one of the most important figures of French Surrealism. However, he always denied being in any way connected to the movement. As a result, some people simply classify his work as modernism. On 1stDibs, explore an assortment of Jean Cocteau art.

Jean Cocteau Cat

Upcycled Ombre Shirt, Cocteau and Picasso Cats, Studio VL

$895

Upcycled Ombre Shirt, Cocteau and Picasso Cats, Studio VL

By Studio VL, Leslie Chin x Studio VL

Located in New York, NY

Upcycled Ombre Cotton Mens Shirt with Jean Cocteau and Picasso Cat motifs by Studio VL.

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2010s American Shirts

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Jean Cocteau Porcelain Dish for Limoges, 1959

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H 0.79 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in

Jean Cocteau Porcelain Dish for Limoges, 1959

By Limoges

Located in CA, CA

Jean Cocteau dish for Limoges 1959 with stylized cat.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage 19997 JEAN COCTEAU Cat Brooch

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Vintage 19997 JEAN COCTEAU Cat Brooch

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage 19997 JEAN COCTEAU Cat Brooch From Jean Cocteau's painting "Cat" (1959).

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20th Century French Brooches

Comité Jean Cocteau, A. Madeline and Flammarion 1997 Vintage Cat Brooch

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W 2.17 in L 2.96 in

Comité Jean Cocteau, A. Madeline and Flammarion 1997 Vintage Cat Brooch

By Jean Cocteau

Located in Wilmslow, England

This whimsical brooch is a 1997 Flammarion edition piece depicting a Jean Cocteau cat illustration, produced in collaboration with the Comité Jean Cocteau and Anne Madeline.

Category

1990s French Brooches

Materials

Metal

Bronze Cat Signed Jean Cocteau

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H 11 in W 5 in D 1 in

Bronze Cat Signed Jean Cocteau

By Jean Cocteau

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Bronze cat signed Jean Cocteau.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Questions About Jean Cocteau Cat

Was Jean Cocteau a Surrealist?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
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.
What is Jean Cocteau known for?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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.
What movement was Jean Cocteau a part of?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
What movement Jean Cocteau was a part of is open to debate. The French artist and writer is today thought of as one of the most important figures of French Surrealism. However, he always denied being in any way connected to the movement. As a result, some people simply classify his work as modernism. On 1stDibs, explore an assortment of Jean Cocteau art.