Jean Cocteau Art

Jean Cocteau - Christ - Original Handsigned and Handcolored Lithograph Signed in the plate Handsigned and dated in color pencil. Handcolored in pencil. Dimensions: 50.5 x 33 cm 1957 ...

Original Lithograph by Jean Cocteau Title: Three Persons or One Signed in the plate Dimensions: 32 x 25.5 cm Edition: 200 1959 Publisher: Bibliophiles Du Palais Unnumbered as issued

Original Lithograph by Jean Cocteau Title: Artaban 1961 signed in the stone/printed signature Dimensions: 38 x 28 cm Lithograph made for the portfolio "Gitans et Corridas" ...

Jean Cocteau - Young Girl - Original Lithograph Signed and dated in the plate Stampsigned Dimensions: 53 x 42 cm 1956 Provenance : Succession Dermit, Cocteau's heir

Jean Cocteau - King Oedipus - Original Lithograph 1956 Signed in the plate Dimensions: 66 x 50 cm Provenance : Succession Dermit, Cocteau's heir

Original Lithograph by Jean Cocteau Title: Torero's Son 1961 printed signature in the stone Dimensions: 38 x 28 cm Lithograph made for the portfolio "Gitans et Corridas" p...

Original Lithograph by Jean Cocteau Title: Surrealist Creature Signed in the plate Dimensions: 32 x 25.5 cm Edition: 200 1959 Publisher: Bibliophiles Du Palais Unnumbered as issued

Original Lithograph by Jean Cocteau Title: The Boxer Signed in the plate Dimensions: 32 x 25.5 cm Edition: 200 1959 Publisher: Bibliophiles Du Palais Unnumb...

Original Lithograph by Jean Cocteau Title: The Voice Signed in the plate Dimensions: 32 x 25.5 cm Edition: 200 1959 Publisher: Bibliophiles Du Palais Unnumbered as issued

Original Lithograph by Jean Cocteau Title: Surrealist Smile Signed in the plate Dimensions: 32 x 25.5 cm Edition: 200 1959 Publisher: Bibliophiles Du Palais Unnumbered as issued

Original Lithograph by Jean Cocteau Title: Taureaux Signed in the plate Dimensions: 40 x 30 cm Edition: 200 Luxury print edition from the portfolio of Trinckvel 1965 Jean Cocteau W...

Original Lithograph by Jean Cocteau Title: Antigone From "Théâtre" Portfolio, 1957 Edition: 207 / 8800 Dimensions: 22.5 x 15.5 cm Jean Cocteau Writer, artist and film director Jean Cocteau was one of the most influential creative figures in the Parisian avant-garde between the two World Wars. “The poet never asks for admiration; he wants to be believed.” —Jean Cocteau Synopsis Jean Cocteau was born on July 5, 1889, in Maisons-Laffitte, France. He spent most of his life in Paris, where he became part of the artistic avant-garde and was known for his variety of accomplishments. Over a 50-year career, he wrote poetry, novels and plays; created illustrations, paintings and other art objects; and directed influential films, including The Beauty and the Beast and Orpheus. He died on October 11, 1963. Early Life and Literary Debut Jean Cocteau was born on July 5, 1889, in Maisons-Laffitte, France, a village 12 miles outside Paris, to Georges and Eugénie (née) Lecomte Cocteau. He and his two older siblings were brought up in comfortable household in Paris, where they were introduced to the arts by their parents. Their father, a lawyer and amateur artist, committed suicide in 1898. After his father's death, Cocteau was raised by his mother and his maternal grandfather. He attended school at the Lycée de Condorcet in Paris and he showed an early talent for writing. When he was just 18, his poetry was read aloud in performance arranged by the well-known actor Edouard de Max, and he became the toast of literary Paris. His first book of poems, La Lampe d'Aladin (Aladdin's Lamp), was published a year later, in 1909. Cocteau and the Parisian Avant-Garde In the 1910s, Cocteau formed friendships with many prominent members of the Parisian avant-garde, including writer Guillaume Apollinaire and artists Amedeo Modigliani and Pablo Picasso. He was so impressed by seeing the dancer Vaslav Nijinsky perform with the Ballets Russes that he met the company's founder, Sergei Diaghilev, and asked to work with him. Cocteau designed posters for the Ballets Russe, and in 1917 he was one of the collaborators on the ballet Parade: Cocteau wrote the story, Erik Satie composed the music, Léonide Massine choreographed the dance and Picasso designed the set and costumes. Cocteau's activities of the 1920s were remarkably varied. He composed opera libretti for several composers. He published collections of poetry and illustrations as well as a novel inspired by his experiences during World War I. He staged a ballet called Le Boeuf Sur le Toit (The Ox on the Roof) and directed modern adaptations of several classic dramas. He promoted the work of young writer Raymond Radiguet...

Original Lithograph by Jean Cocteau Title: Europe Our Homeland Signed in the plate Dimensions: 33 x 46 cm Edition: 200 Luxury print edition from the portfolio of Sciaky 1961 Jean Co...

Jean Cocteau - Under the Fire Coat - Lovers - Original Lithograph Signed "Jean" in the plate and dated 1954 in the plate. Joseph Forêt Editions Dimensions: 4...

Jean Cocteau - Marine Mountains - Original Lithograph Dimensions: 38 x 28 cm Edition: 200 In Rives From: COCTEAU. — VERDET (André). Montagnes marines. S. l. (Paris), Les Messagers du...

Jean Cocteau White Book - Autobiography about Cocteau's discovery of his homosexuality. The book was first published anonymously and created a scandal. Original Handcolored Lithograp...

Original Lithograph by Jean Cocteau Title: Antigone From "Théâtre" Portfolio, 1957 Edition: 207 / 8800 Dimensions: 22.5 x 15.5 cm

Jean Cocteau Three in One - Autobiography about Cocteau's discovery of his homosexuality. The book was first published anonymously and created a scandal. Original Handcolored Lithogr...

Original Lithograph by Jean Cocteau Title: Immortal Goat Signed in the plate Dimensions: 38 x 28 cm Edition: 200 1958 Jean Cocteau Writer, artist and film director Jean Cocteau was...

Jean Cocteau - Under the Fire Coat - Original Lithograph Signed "Jean" in the plate and dated 1954 in the plate. Joseph Forêt Editions Dimensions: 41 x 33 cm...

Original Lithograph by Jean Cocteau Title: Jean Monnet's Vision Signed in the stone/printed signature Dimensions: 33 x 46 cm Edition: 200 Luxury print edit...

Jean Cocteau - Morlot - Original Lithograph 1964 Dimensions: 30 x 20 cm Edition of 200 (one of the 200 on Vélin de Rives) Mourlot Press, 1964 Jean Cocteau Writer, artist and film ...

Original Lithograph by Jean Cocteau Title: Europe's Construction Printed signature in the stone Dimensions: 33 x 46 cm Edition: 200 Luxury print edition from the portfolio of Sciaky ...

Jean Cocteau - Study for the Wall - Original Handsigned Lithograph Signed in pencil and numbered Dimensions: 65 x 50 cm Edition: 150 1956

Jean Cocteau - Marine Mountains - Original Lithograph Dimensions: 38 x 28 cm Edition: 200 In Rives From: COCTEAU. — VERDET (André). Montagnes marines. S. l. (Paris), Les Messagers du...

Original Lithograph by Jean Cocteau Title: Paul Valery Poems Signed in the plate Dimensions: 32 x 25.5 cm Edition: 200 1959 Publisher: Bibliophiles Du Palais Unnumbered as issued

Jean Cocteau Exceptional copy of the complete works in 9 volumes, dedicated to Jacques Fonson, 8 with original endpage drawings Half bound in red morocco with gold lettering 8 volum...