Nicola L. La Belle Et La Bete "Cocteau" Ceramic Tray
By Nicola L.
Located in New York, NY
Cocteau, La Belle Et La Bete ceramic serving tray by French conceptual artist Nicola L. Signed on
Ceramic
La Belle et la Bete c1960s German A1 Film Poster, Isolde Baumgart
Located in Bath, Somerset
poster for La Belle et la Bete. Very striking, beautiful poster. This vintage movie poster is sized 23 1
Paper
La Belle Et La Bete or Beauty and the Beast
Located in London, GB
release one year later in 1947. Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve's novel, La Belle et la Bête, was
Paper
$6,513
H 60.63 in W 45.28 in
1951 original second edition movie poster "La Belle et la Bête" by Jean Cocteau
Located in PARIS, FR
The timeless tale of "La Belle et la Bête" has captivated audiences for centuries, with its origins
Linen, Paper, Lithograph
La Belle Et La Bete or Beauty and the Beast
Located in London, GB
Villeneuve's novel, La Belle et la Bête, was published in France in 1740. In 1946 Jean Cocteau adapted the book
Paper
$85
H 9 in W 6 in D 0.5 in
La Belle et la Bête Un Choix de Jeunes Artistes Americains Art Gallery Book
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
La belle et la be^te: Un choix de jeunes artistes americains : Beauty ad the Beast, a choice of
Paper
$4,030
H 27.76 in W 18.31 in
Hommage for Ville de Nantes Lithograph Poster, Jean Cocteau
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Dubai, Dubai
films, such as La Belle et la Bête and Orpheus, are celebrated for their poetic surrealism and
Lithograph
$12,658
H 27.76 in W 18.51 in
Hommage a Jean Cocteau for the Ville de Nantes 1964 (after) Cocteau, Jean
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Dubai, Dubai
unique narrative voice, while his films, including the iconic La Belle et la Bête (1946), combined
Lithograph
La Dame Queteuse
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Terribles (1929) and his critically acclaimed films le Sang d’un poète (Blood of a Poet) (1930), La Belle et
Paper, Ink
Les Belles et La Bête I: The Rehearsal
By Peter Milton
Located in Middletown, NY
demanded a natural examination of mysteries of sexual awakening. Les Belles et La Bête I: The Rehearsal is
Archival Paper, Engraving, Etching
Les Belles et la Bête: Before the Hunt
By Peter Milton
Located in Middletown, NY
body of graphic work, and with Les Belles et la Bête, Before the Hunt, he found himself at a crossroads
Archival Paper, Engraving, Etching
$30,000Sale Price|36% Off
H 36 in W 33 in D 14 in
Pair Carved Stone Figures Of Hunting Dogs Garden Antique Statuary Animal Lovers
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Belle et la Bête” Jean Cocteau. Done by a Compagnon Artisan who worked on historic Relais de Chateaux in
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$1,436Sale Price|20% Off
H 12.875 in W 9.875 in
Jean Cocteau, Untitled, from Alternation, 1946
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Southampton, NY
Machine Infernale, Les Parents Terribles), and films (La Belle et la Bete, Orphee, Le Testament d'Orphee
Engraving
Les Belles et la Betes II: Before The Hunt, by Peter Milton
By Peter Milton
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Peter Milton’s Les Belles et la Bête: Before the Hunt shows his ability to weave together fantasy
Engraving, Etching
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H 12.99 in W 17.32 in
Jean Cocteau, Untitled, from We Believe in Europe, 1979 (after)
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Southampton, NY
, Les Parents Terribles), and films (La Belle et la Bete, Orphee, Le Testament dOrphee) established him
Screen
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H 12.99 in W 17.32 in
Jean Cocteau, Untitled, from We Believe in Europe, 1979 (after)
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Southampton, NY
, Les Parents Terribles), and films (La Belle et la Bete, Orphee, Le Testament dOrphee) established him
Screen
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Jean Cocteau, Untitled, from We Believe in Europe, 1979 (after)
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Southampton, NY
, Les Parents Terribles), and films (La Belle et la Bete, Orphee, Le Testament dOrphee) established him
Screen
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H 12.99 in W 17.32 in
Jean Cocteau, Untitled, from We Believe in Europe, 1979 (after)
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Southampton, NY
, Les Parents Terribles), and films (La Belle et la Bete, Orphee, Le Testament dOrphee) established him
Screen
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H 12.99 in W 17.32 in
Jean Cocteau, Untitled, from We Believe in Europe, 1979 (after)
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Southampton, NY
, Les Parents Terribles), and films (La Belle et la Bete, Orphee, Le Testament dOrphee) established him
Screen
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H 12.99 in W 17.32 in
Jean Cocteau, Untitled, from We Believe in Europe, 1979 (after)
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Southampton, NY
, Les Parents Terribles), and films (La Belle et la Bete, Orphee, Le Testament dOrphee) established him
Screen
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H 12.99 in W 17.32 in
Jean Cocteau, Untitled, from We Believe in Europe, 1979 (after)
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Southampton, NY
, Les Parents Terribles), and films (La Belle et la Bete, Orphee, Le Testament dOrphee) established him
Screen
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Jean Cocteau, Untitled, from We Believe in Europe, 1979 (after)
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Southampton, NY
, Les Parents Terribles), and films (La Belle et la Bete, Orphee, Le Testament dOrphee) established him
Screen
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H 12.99 in W 17.32 in
Jean Cocteau, Untitled, from We Believe in Europe, 1979 (after)
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Southampton, NY
, Les Parents Terribles), and films (La Belle et la Bete, Orphee, Le Testament dOrphee) established him
Screen
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H 12.99 in W 17.32 in
Jean Cocteau, Untitled, from We Believe in Europe, 1979 (after)
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Southampton, NY
, Les Parents Terribles), and films (La Belle et la Bete, Orphee, Le Testament dOrphee) established him
Screen
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H 12.99 in W 17.32 in
Jean Cocteau, Untitled, from We Believe in Europe, 1979 (after)
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Southampton, NY
, Les Parents Terribles), and films (La Belle et la Bete, Orphee, Le Testament dOrphee) established him
Screen
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H 12.99 in W 17.32 in
Jean Cocteau, Untitled, from We Believe in Europe, 1979 (after)
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Southampton, NY
, Les Parents Terribles), and films (La Belle et la Bete, Orphee, Le Testament dOrphee) established him
Screen
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H 12.99 in W 17.32 in
Jean Cocteau, Untitled, from We Believe in Europe, 1979 (after)
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Southampton, NY
, Les Parents Terribles), and films (La Belle et la Bete, Orphee, Le Testament dOrphee) established him
Screen
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H 12 in W 9.45 in
Jean Cocteau, Untitled, from Recipes for a Friend, 1964
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Southampton, NY
), plays (La Machine Infernale, Les Parents Terribles), and films (La Belle et la Bete, Orphee, Le
Lithograph
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Jean Cocteau, Untitled, from Recipes for a Friend, 1964
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Southampton, NY
), plays (La Machine Infernale, Les Parents Terribles), and films (La Belle et la Bete, Orphee, Le
Lithograph
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Jean Cocteau, Scene XL, Pocket Theater, from Theatre, 1957
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Southampton, NY
, La Machine Infernale, Les Parents Terribles, La Belle et la Bete, Orphee, and Le Testament d'Orphee
Lithograph
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Jean Cocteau, Scene XXXVIII, Bacchus, from Theatre, 1957
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Southampton, NY
, La Machine Infernale, Les Parents Terribles, La Belle et la Bete, Orphee, and Le Testament d'Orphee
Lithograph
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H 8.75 in W 6 in
Jean Cocteau, Scene XXXIX, Pocket Theater, from Theatre, 1957
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Southampton, NY
, La Machine Infernale, Les Parents Terribles, La Belle et la Bete, Orphee, and Le Testament d'Orphee
Lithograph
$716Sale Price|20% Off
H 8.75 in W 6 in
Jean Cocteau, Scene XXXVI, Bacchus, from Theatre, 1957
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Southampton, NY
Belle et la Bete, Orphee, and Le Testament d'Orphee—established him as one of the principal architects
Lithograph
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H 8.75 in W 6 in
Jean Cocteau, Scene XXXVII, Bacchus, from Theatre, 1957
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Southampton, NY
Belle et la Bete, Orphee, and Le Testament d'Orphee—established him as one of the principal architects
Lithograph
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H 8.75 in W 6 in
Jean Cocteau, Scene XXXV, Bacchus, from Theatre, 1957
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Southampton, NY
Belle et la Bete, Orphee, and Le Testament d'Orphee—established him as one of the principal architects
Lithograph
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H 12 in W 9.45 in
Jean Cocteau, Untitled, from Recipes for a Friend, 1964
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Southampton, NY
), plays (La Machine Infernale, Les Parents Terribles), and films (La Belle et la Bete, Orphee, Le
Lithograph
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H 12 in W 9.45 in
Jean Cocteau, Untitled, from Recipes for a Friend, 1964
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Southampton, NY
), plays (La Machine Infernale, Les Parents Terribles), and films (La Belle et la Bete, Orphee, Le
Lithograph
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H 12 in W 9.45 in
Jean Cocteau, Untitled, from Recipes for a Friend, 1964
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Southampton, NY
), plays (La Machine Infernale, Les Parents Terribles), and films (La Belle et la Bete, Orphee, Le
Lithograph
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H 12 in W 9.45 in
Jean Cocteau, Untitled, from Recipes for a Friend, 1964
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Southampton, NY
), plays (La Machine Infernale, Les Parents Terribles), and films (La Belle et la Bete, Orphee, Le
Lithograph
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H 12 in W 9.45 in
Jean Cocteau, Untitled, from Recipes for a Friend, 1964
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Southampton, NY
), plays (La Machine Infernale, Les Parents Terribles), and films (La Belle et la Bete, Orphee, Le
Lithograph
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H 12 in W 9.45 in
Jean Cocteau, Untitled, from Recipes for a Friend, 1964
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Southampton, NY
), plays (La Machine Infernale, Les Parents Terribles), and films (La Belle et la Bete, Orphee, Le
Lithograph
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H 12 in W 9.45 in
Jean Cocteau, Untitled, from Recipes for a Friend, 1964
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Southampton, NY
), plays (La Machine Infernale, Les Parents Terribles), and films (La Belle et la Bete, Orphee, Le
Lithograph
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H 12 in W 9.45 in
Jean Cocteau, Untitled, from Recipes for a Friend, 1964
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Southampton, NY
), plays (La Machine Infernale, Les Parents Terribles), and films (La Belle et la Bete, Orphee, Le
Lithograph
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H 12 in W 9.45 in
Jean Cocteau, Untitled, from Recipes for a Friend, 1964
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Southampton, NY
), plays (La Machine Infernale, Les Parents Terribles), and films (La Belle et la Bete, Orphee, Le
Lithograph
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H 12 in W 9.45 in
Jean Cocteau, Untitled, from Recipes for a Friend, 1964
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Southampton, NY
), plays (La Machine Infernale, Les Parents Terribles), and films (La Belle et la Bete, Orphee, Le
Lithograph
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H 12 in W 9.45 in
Jean Cocteau, Untitled, from Recipes for a Friend, 1964
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Southampton, NY
), plays (La Machine Infernale, Les Parents Terribles), and films (La Belle et la Bete, Orphee, Le
Lithograph
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H 12 in W 9.45 in
Jean Cocteau, Untitled, from Recipes for a Friend, 1964
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Southampton, NY
), plays (La Machine Infernale, Les Parents Terribles), and films (La Belle et la Bete, Orphee, Le
Lithograph
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H 12 in W 9.45 in
Jean Cocteau, Untitled, from Recipes for a Friend, 1964
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Southampton, NY
), plays (La Machine Infernale, Les Parents Terribles), and films (La Belle et la Bete, Orphee, Le
Lithograph
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H 12 in W 9.45 in
Jean Cocteau, Untitled, from Recipes for a Friend, 1964
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Southampton, NY
Machine Infernale, Les Parents Terribles), and films (La Belle et la Bete, Orphee, Le Testament d’Orphee
Lithograph
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H 12 in W 9.45 in
Jean Cocteau, Untitled, from Recipes for a Friend, 1964
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Southampton, NY
), plays (La Machine Infernale, Les Parents Terribles), and films (La Belle et la Bete, Orphee, Le
Lithograph
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H 12 in W 9.45 in
Jean Cocteau, Untitled, from Recipes for a Friend, 1964
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Southampton, NY
Machine Infernale, Les Parents Terribles), and films (La Belle et la Bete, Orphee, Le Testament d’Orphee
Lithograph
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H 12 in W 9.45 in
Jean Cocteau, Untitled, from Recipes for a Friend, 1964
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Southampton, NY
), plays (La Machine Infernale, Les Parents Terribles), and films (La Belle et la Bete, Orphee, Le
Lithograph
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H 12 in W 9.45 in
Jean Cocteau, Untitled, from Recipes for a Friend, 1964
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Southampton, NY
), plays (La Machine Infernale, Les Parents Terribles), and films (La Belle et la Bete, Orphee, Le
Lithograph
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H 12 in W 9.45 in
Jean Cocteau, Untitled, from Recipes for a Friend, 1964
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Southampton, NY
), plays (La Machine Infernale, Les Parents Terribles), and films (La Belle et la Bete, Orphee, Le
Lithograph
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H 12 in W 9.45 in
Jean Cocteau, Untitled, from Recipes for a Friend, 1964
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Southampton, NY
), plays (La Machine Infernale, Les Parents Terribles), and films (La Belle et la Bete, Orphee, Le
Lithograph
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H 12 in W 9.45 in
Jean Cocteau, Untitled, from Recipes for a Friend, 1964
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Southampton, NY
), plays (La Machine Infernale, Les Parents Terribles), and films (La Belle et la Bete, Orphee, Le
Lithograph
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H 12 in W 9.45 in
Jean Cocteau, Untitled, from Recipes for a Friend, 1964
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Southampton, NY
), plays (La Machine Infernale, Les Parents Terribles), and films (La Belle et la Bete, Orphee, Le
Lithograph
La Belle et la Bête, Unframed Poster, 2013r
Located in London, GB
La Belle et la Bête, Unframed Poster, 2013r A beautiful young woman takes her father's place as
Paper
Unavailable
H 33 in W 23 in D 0.1 in
La Belle et la Bete / Beauty and The Beast, Unframed Poster, 1946
Located in London, GB
La Belle et la Bete / Beauty and The Beast, Unframed Poster, 1946 Original German Teaser Poster
Paper
Unavailable
H 33 in W 23 in D 0.1 in
La Belle et la Bete / Beauty and The Beast, Unframed Poster '1946'
Located in London, GB
La Belle et la Bete / Beauty and The Beast, Unframed Poster, 1946 Original German Teaser Poster
Paper
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H 33 in W 23 in D 0.1 in
La Belle et la Bete / Beauty and The Beast, Unframed Poster, 1946
Located in London, GB
La Belle et la Bete / Beauty and The Beast, Unframed Poster, 1946 Original Austrian Poster (23 X
Paper
Unavailable
H 66.5 in W 50.5 in D 2 in
Large Original Jean Cocteau "La Belle et la Bete" Framed Poster
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This original 1946 poster for the classic fantasy film, La Bette et la Bete, Beauty and the Beast
Linen, Paper, Plexiglass, Wood
Unavailable
H 45 in Dm 22 in
Antique French Hand Forged Iron Sculpture Set in an Iron Urn France, circa 1880
Located in Houston, TX
castle of the beast in Jean Cocteau's famous movie "La Belle et la Bete" these iron thorns appear to be
Iron
French Andirons circa 1940
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Brussels, BE
, different made. French Circa 1940. in the style of the famous movies by Jean Cocteau "La belle et la bête".
Metal, Steel
Dancer Study
By Christian Bérard
Located in London, GB
Cocteau's film La Belle et la Bête (1946). After his sudden death in 1949, Cocteau dedicated his film Orphée
Paper, Pen
Maison Hermès, “Eye” Desktop Magnifying Glass in Gilt Brass, 1960s
By Hermès
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
” revealed the actor Jean Marais, in particular in his film “La Belle et la Bête” in 1946. His prolific
Brass
Maison Hermès, “Eye” Desktop Magnifying Glass in Gilt Brass, 1960s
By Hermès
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
in his film “La Belle et la Bête” in 1946. His prolific production, notably more than 300 pieces of
Brass
Sold
H 6.7 in W 8.67 in
The Beauties and the Beast, Original Watercolour Study of Theatrical Characters
By Christian Bérard
Located in Cotignac, FR
his working drawings for Cocteau's La Belle et La Bete. The central drawing is very reminiscent of the
Ink, Watercolor
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H 24.41 in W 21.26 in D 1.58 in
Sous le manteau du feu - man with coat modern lithograph by Jean Cocteau
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Hamburg, DE
Sang d'un Poète", his main works are "La Belle et la Bête" (1946), "L'Aigle à deux têtes" (1947), "Les
Lithograph
Bespoke Listing for Grace
Located in Bath, Somerset
Excellent Condition - paid for already with other order La Belle et la Bete c1960s German A1 Film Poster
Paper
1970 Ceramic Vide Poche or Ashtray by Jean Marais
By Jean Marais
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
sculptor (1918-1998), and was the muse of Jean Cocteau. Jean Marais Starred in Cocteau's movie "La Belle et
Ceramic
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H 72 in W 54 in D 2 in
Contemporary Acrylic Mixed Media Canvas Painting Signed Christian Schumann 1990s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
exhibitions include the Whitney Museum of American Art Biennial, in 1995, and "La Belle et La Bête" at the
Acrylic
Jean Marais Monumental Ceramic Vessel France c1960 Signed Jean Marais
By Jean Marais
Located in Chicago, IL
for its pottery festival. While many know Jean Marais as an actor (La Belle et la Bête, Orphée
Ceramic
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H 23.63 in W 19.69 in D 1.58 in
Sous le manteau du feu - original modern lithograph portrait by Jean Cocteau
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Hamburg, DE
his debut "Le Sang d'un Poète", his main works are "La Belle et la Bête" (1946), "L'Aigle à deux têtes
Lithograph
Jean Cocteau, Untitled, from Recipes for a Friend, 1964
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Southampton, NY
), plays (La Machine Infernale, Les Parents Terribles), and films (La Belle et la Bete, Orphee, Le
Lithograph
Jean Cocteau, Untitled, from Recipes for a Friend, 1964
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Southampton, NY
), plays (La Machine Infernale, Les Parents Terribles), and films (La Belle et la Bete, Orphee, Le
Lithograph
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H 9.84 in W 6.69 in
Jean Cocteau, Profile, from The Horsemen of Shadow, 1956 (after)
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Southampton, NY
Terribles), and films (La Belle et la Bete, Orphee, Le Testament d’Orphee) established him as one of the
Lithograph
Jean Cocteau, Untitled, from Recipes for a Friend, 1964
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Southampton, NY
), plays (La Machine Infernale, Les Parents Terribles), and films (La Belle et la Bete, Orphee, Le
Lithograph
Sold
H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 0.04 in
Jean Cocteau - Bull - Man - Original Lithograph
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
love and death. After a 16-year interval, Cocteau made his most famous film, La Belle et la Bête (The
Lithograph
Jean Cocteau - Bulls - Original Lithograph
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
love and death. After a 16-year interval, Cocteau made his most famous film, La Belle et la Bête (The
Lithograph
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H 20 in W 22 in
Important Original Cocteau Drawing Framed COA Figural Signed Dated 1931
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Buffalo, NY
'return' for him was his film adaptation of Beauty and the Beast titlted La Belle et la Bete. He also
Paper, Graphite
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H 23 in W 15.5 in D 1.5 in
Surrealist Tete en Profil Lithograph in Color Young Womans Head Hors de Commerce
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Portland, OR
Marais. In 1945, Cocteau directed his adaptation of La Belle et la Bete (Beauty and the Beast). The film
Lithograph
La belle et la bete R1960 German A1 Film Poster
Located in New York, NY
Original 1960 re-release German A1 poster by Isolde Baumgart for the 1946 film La belle et la bete
Paper
Iconic 1940s Christian Bérard Carpet
By Christian Bérard
Located in New York, NY
, magical designs for Jean Cocteau's film La Belle et la Béte in 1946.
Set 9 French Provincial dessert cheese Plates Luneville
By Luneville
Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
plates : A m'n'avis t'es la plus belle fille du canton. - Et au mien, t'es ben l'plus vilain'' (one of
Faience
Gothic, Surreal Black Coral Sconce
Located in Treasure Island, CA
and Jean Cocteau's Belle et La Bete.
Metal
$4,499
H 18.71 in W 12.8 in D 0.04 in
Jean Cocteau - Angel - Original Handcolored Lithograph
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Jean Cocteau - Angel - Original Handcolored Lithograph Signed in the plate Stampsigned Handcolored in pencil. Edition : /XXV Dimensions: 47.5 x 32.5 cm 1957 Provenance : Succession D...
Lithograph
Nicola L. Signed Original Untitled Modernist Painting, 1965
By Nicola L.
Located in Coronado, CA
An exceptional, signed and original painting by Nicola L., produced for the artist's first solo exhibition at Galerie Boualkia in France in 1965. A wonderful modernist painting which...
Paint, Paper
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Major exhibitions, like the 1913 Armory Show in New York City — also known as the “International Exhibition of Modern Art,” in which works like the radically angular Nude Descending a Staircase by Marcel Duchamp caused a sensation — challenged the perspective of viewers and critics and heralded the arrival of modern art in the United States. But the movement’s revolutionary spirit took shape in the 19th century.
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Bring energy and an array of welcome colors and textures into your space by decorating with figurative fine-art prints and works on paper.
Figurative art stands in contrast to abstract art, which is more expressive than representational. The oldest-known work of figurative art is a figurative painting — specifically, a rock painting of an animal made over 40,000 years ago in Borneo. This remnant of a remote past has long faded, but its depiction of a cattle-like creature in elegant ocher markings endures.
Since then, figurative art has evolved significantly as it continues to represent the world, including a breadth of works on paper, including printmaking. This includes woodcuts, which are a type of relief print with perennial popularity among collectors. The artist carves into a block and applies ink to the raised surface, which is then pressed onto paper. There are also planographic prints, which use metal plates, stones or other flat surfaces as their base. The artist will often draw on the surface with grease crayon and then apply ink to those markings. Lithographs are a common version of planographic prints.
Figurative art printmaking was especially popular during the height of the Pop art movement, and this kind of work can be seen in artist Andy Warhol’s extensive use of photographic silkscreen printing. Everyday objects, logos and scenes were given a unique twist, whether in the style of a comic strip or in the use of neon colors.
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