Jean Cocteau was a French painter, poet, designer, printmaker, playwright and filmmaker. He is one of the most important figures of French Surrealism, although he always denied being in any way connected to the movement.
Cocteau was born to a socially prominent Parisian family. His father, George Cocteau, was an amateur painter who committed suicide when Jean was only a child. Jean became famous in Bohemian circles as "The Frivolous Prince." In 1912, he collaborated with the Ballets Russes. After World War I, Cocteau met the poet Guillaume Apollinaire and the artist Pablo Picasso. In 1917, thanks to Sergei Diaghilev, a Russian impresario, Cocteau wrote a scenario for the ballet Parade — the set of this important ballet was realized by Pablo Picasso and the music was composed by Erik Satie. In the late 1920s, Cocteau wrote the libretto for Igor Stravinsky’s opera-oratorio Oedipus Rex. In 1918, he met the French poet Raymond Radiguet. They worked and went on many journeys together, and Cocteau promoted his friend's works in his artistic group.
Cocteau is well-known for his novel Les Enfants Terribles (1929) and the films The Blood of a Poet, Beauty and the Beast and Orpheus. During World War II, he created sets for the Théâtre de la Mode. In 1955, he was elected to the Académie Française and the Royal Academy of Science, Letters and Fine Arts of Belgium. He was commander of the Legion of Honour, a member of the Academié Mallarmé, the Academy of Arts (Berlin) and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
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Pillier Chapelle Saint Pierre Gauche Drawing on Archival Paper, 1950s
By Jean Cocteau
Located in CANNES, FR
Jean Cocteau ( 1889 - 1963 ) " La Chapelle Saint Pierre " pilier gauche . lithographie signée au crayon par Jean Cocteau rehaussée au pastel par l'artiste . cadre original vintage ...
Archival Paper
Jean Bourgoint Buste Drawing, Modern Style, Archival Paper, 1930s
By Jean Cocteau
Located in CANNES, FR
Jean Cocteau (1889-1963 ) certified by Annie Guedras
Archival Paper
La Voix Humaine Drawing, Art Deco, Signed, 1939, Framed, 39x32 cm
By Jean Cocteau
Located in CANNES, FR
Jean Cocteau ( 1889-1963 ) " la voix Humaine " . 1939 . dessin original de jean Cocteau . signé . avec l'étoile . 19 x 12 cm . encadrement : 39 x 32 cm. certificat de Madame Annie...
Archival Paper
Londres - Original China Ink Drawing by J. Cocteau - 1920
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Roma, IT
Londres (Smoking in the Tub) is an original, rare and important realized by the great Surrealist artist Jean Cocteau in 1920. Realized for the book "Dessins" and published in the s...
Ink
La Dame Queteuse, Surrealist Ink Drawing, Signed, Early 20th Century
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Jean Cocteau (French, 1889-1963) La Dame Queteuse Ink on paper Signed, inscribed and dated `La Dame Queteuse Jean 1922’ (below) 10.1/4 x 7.7/8 in. (26 x 20 cm...
Paper, Ink
La Voix Humaine, Art Deco Drawing in India Ink, Signed, 1930, Framed
By Jean Cocteau
Located in CANNES, FR
" Femme de profil au téléphone " .pen , India ink and wash paper . signed Jean and dated . executed in 1930 . original drawing certified by Madame Annie Guedras .
India Ink
Portrait de Jean Desbordes - Lithograph by Jean Cocteau - 1929
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Roma, IT
Lithograph on vélin pur fil des Papeteries du Marais, realized by Cocteau in 1929. Belongs to the suite "25 Dessins d'Un Dormeur", published by H. L. Mermod, Lausanne. Edition of 2...
Lithograph
Souvenirs Du Pays Natal - Original China Ink Drawing by Jean Cocteau - 1920s
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Roma, IT
Souvenirs du Pays Natal is an original artwork realized by the great Surrealist artist Jean Cocteau in 1922. China ink on cardboard. Titled in the center of the composition "Souven...
Ink
To The Bathroom - Lithograph by Jean Cocteau - 1930s
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Roma, IT
To The Bathroom is a Colored lithograph realized on japan paper by Jean Cocteau (1889 -1963) in 1930 ca. French draftsman, poet, essayist, playwright, librettist, film director. ...
Lithograph
Autoportrait Drawing, Art Deco Style, Archival Paper, Circa 1950
By Jean Cocteau
Located in CANNES, FR
JEAN COCTEAU. ( 1889 -1963 ) " Autoportrait " . Chapelle de Villefranche . vintage lithographie coloriée au crayon de pastel par jean COCTEAU . circa 1956 . signée Jean avec l'ét...
Archival Paper
Double Portrait of Joséphine Baker, Ink on Paper, Art Deco, 1925-1927
By Jean Cocteau
Located in CANNES, FR
double portrait de Joséphine Baker by Jean Cocteau . Ink on paper . executed in 1925-1927. 27x21cm . Framed : 45x38cm . The authenticity of the work has been confirmed by Annie Gued...
Ink
Le Reniement, Art Deco Drawing on Archival Paper, Circa 1950
By Jean Cocteau
Located in CANNES, FR
JEAN COCTEAU ( 1889-1963 ) " le coq francais " . lithographie vintage colorisée par l'artiste . signée et datée 1956 au crayon . cadre vintage en ...
Archival Paper
Pillier Chapelle Saint Pierre Droit Drawing on Archival Paper, Framed
By Jean Cocteau
Located in CANNES, FR
Jean Cocteau ( 1889 - 1963 ) " Chapelle Saint Pierre " Villefranche sur mer . litho colorisée par l'artiste encadrée sous verre cadre vintage .
Archival Paper
Le Secret Professionnel - Vintage Rare Book Illustrated by Jean Cocteau - 1925
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Roma, IT
Le Secret Professionnel is an original modern rare book illustrated by Jean Cocteau (Maisons-Laffitte, 1889 – Milly-la-Forêt, 1963) in 1925. Published by Au Sens Pareil, Paris. Original Edition. 530 numbered copies, one of the 440 copies on vélin d'Annonay. Format: in 8°. The book includes 105 pages with Twelve full page color drawings. Mint conditions. Jean Cocteau (Maisons-Laffitte, 1889 – Milly-la-Forêt, 1963). Jean Maurice Eugène Clément Cocteau was one of the most famous French writer, designer, playwright, artist and filmmaker. The novel Les Enfants Terribles (1929) and the films Blood of a Poet (1930), Les Parents Terribles (1948), Beauty and the Beast (1946) and Orpheus (1949) are his most appreciated works. His circle of friends, lovers and colleagues included Kenneth Anger...
Paper
Divinity - III - China Ink Drawing by Jean Cocteau - 1925 ca.
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Roma, IT
“Divinity” is the title of this essential and enigmatic drawing by the french artist Jean Cocteau. A figure opening his arms and looking towards the sky is in the center of the scene...
Paper, Ink
Sick - Modern Ink Drawing on Paper, Unsigned, Circa 1934, Unframed
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Roma, IT
Sketch realized for the book "Les Enfants Terribles". Unsigned and undated. Matting included. Very good conditions. Ref. Jean Cocteau, Poesia Grafica - Disegni dal 1921 al 1957.
Ink, Paper
Hopeless Colored Lithograph on Japan Paper, Modern Style, Circa 1930
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Roma, IT
Hopeless is a Colored lithograph realized on japan paper by Jean Cocteau (1889 -1963) in 1930 ca. French draftsman, poet, essayist, playwright, librettist, ...
Lithograph
The Olympus - China Ink Drawing by Jean Cocteau - 1920s
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Roma, IT
The particular framing of this image gives the scene a strong sense of movement, that is also underlined by the pose of the figure. This artwork is shipped from Italy. Under existin...
Ink
Portrait de Jean Desbordes - Lithograph by Jean Cocteau - 1929
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Roma, IT
Lithograph on vélin pur fil des Papeteries du Marais, realized by Cocteau in 1929. Belongs to the suite "25 Dessins d'Un Dormeur", published by H. L. Mermod, Lausanne. Edition of 2...
Lithograph
Figure of Man Lithograph, Modern Style, Circa 1930, Unframed, Good
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Roma, IT
Figure of Man is a Colored lithograph realized by Jean Cocteau (1889 -1963) in 1930 ca. French draftsman, poet, essayist, playwright, librettist, film director. Good conditions. ...
Lithograph
Portrait de Jean Desbordes - Lithograph by Jean Cocteau - 1929
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Roma, IT
Lithograph on vélin pur fil des Papeteries du Marais, realized by Cocteau in 1929. Belongs to the suite "25 Dessins d'Un Dormeur", published by H. L. Mermod, Lausanne. Edition of 2...
Lithograph
Profil & Violette Drawings, Art Deco, Circa 1931, Framed, 38x28 cm
By Jean Cocteau
Located in CANNES, FR
Jean COCTEAU ( 1889 - 1963 ) ( 2 ) pair of drawings " Femme de profil " circa 1931 . 32 x 24 cm . framed : 38 x 28 cm dessin à la mine de plomb et estompe , annotée en marge ...
Archival Paper
Portrait de Jean Desbordes - Lithograph by Jean Cocteau - 1929
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Roma, IT
Lithograph on vélin pur fil des Papeteries du Marais, realized by Cocteau in 1929. Belongs to the suite "25 Dessins d'Un Dormeur", published by H. L. Mermod, Lausanne. Edition of 2...
Lithograph
Portrait de Jean Desbordes - Lithograph by Jean Cocteau - 1929
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Roma, IT
Lithograph on vélin pur fil des Papeteries du Marais, realized by Cocteau in 1929. Belongs to the suite "25 Dessins d'Un Dormeur", published by H. L. Mermod, Lausanne. Edition of 2...
Lithograph
Portrait de Jean Desbordes - Lithograph by Jean Cocteau - 1929
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Roma, IT
Lithograph on vélin pur fil des Papeteries du Marais, realized by Cocteau in 1929. Belongs to the suite "25 Dessins d'Un Dormeur", published by H. L. Mermod, Lausanne. Edition of 2...
Lithograph
Portrait de Jean Desbordes - Lithograph by Jean Cocteau - 1929
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Roma, IT
Lithograph on vélin pur fil des Papeteries du Marais, realized by Cocteau in 1929. Belongs to the suite "25 Dessins d'Un Dormeur", published by H. L. Mermod, Lausanne. Edition of 2...
Lithograph
Figure of Man - Lithograph by Jean Cocteau - 1930s
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Roma, IT
Figure of Man is a Colored lithograph on japan paper realized by Jean Cocteau (1889 -1963) in 1930 ca. French draftsman, poet, essayist, playwright, librettist, film director. Exc...
Lithograph
Escales Drawing by Jean Cocteau, Art Deco, India Ink, Framed, 1920
By Jean Cocteau
Located in CANNES, FR
Original drawing by Jean Cocteau . 1920 . Framed . certified by Expert Mr Martin ".comité Jean Cocteau " . encre de chine sur la page du livre " Escales " 30,7 cm x 20 cm . vintage...
India Ink
Exceptional set of complete works, dedicated, with 8 original endpage drawings
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
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...
Gold Leaf
H 21.5 in W 28 in
MB 809 (Figurative Charcoal Drawing on Paper of Two Seated Male Nude Models)
By Mark Beard
Located in Hudson, NY
Figurative drawing made with graphite, conte crayon and charcoal on Arches paper 21.5 x 28 inches, unframed This unique life study drawing of two seated male nude models was made ...
Charcoal, Graphite, Archival Paper
H 8.5 in W 9.25 in D 1 in
Musical Idyll and The Masked Ball, Art Deco Watercolor, Circa 1928
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Walpole Champneys (British, 1879 – 1961) A musical idyll; and The masked ball (a pair) The former signed and dated ‘W.CHAMPNEYS /.28.’ Pencil and watercolour and gouache on paper The...
Paper, Watercolor, Gouache, Pencil
H 20 in W 18 in
1910's Art Deco Erte Gouache Painting Original Hand Signed Rare French Costume
By Erté
Located in Buffalo, NY
A rare original signed Art Deco gouache on paper by Erte (Romain de Tirtoff) . This stunning theatrical costume design is signed Erte at the lower right. The piece is 20 by 18 fram...
Gouache, Archival Paper, Pencil
H 30 in W 13 in
MB 808 (Figurative Charcoal Drawing on Paper of Two Male Nudes Models)
By Mark Beard
Located in Hudson, NY
Figurative drawing made with graphite, conte crayon and charcoal on Arches paper 30 x 13 inches, unframed This unique life study drawing of two standing male nudes was made by Mar...
Charcoal, Graphite, Archival Paper
H 30 in W 18.5 in
MB 807 (Figurative Charcoal Drawing on Arches Paper of Two Male Nude Models)
By Mark Beard
Located in Hudson, NY
Figurative drawing of two male nudes made with graphite, conte crayon and charcoal on Arches paper 30 x 18.5 inches, unframed This unique life study drawing of two standing male n...
Charcoal, Graphite, Archival Paper
MB 076 A&B (Double Sided Figurative Charcoal Drawing of Male Nudes)
By Mark Beard
Located in Hudson, NY
Figurative drawing of male nudes made with graphite, charcoal, and conte crayon on Arches paper 30 x 22 inches, unframed One piece of 30 x 22 inch Arches. Two drawings, one on either...
Archival Paper, Graphite, Charcoal
H 30 in W 19 in
MB 806 (Figurative Charcoal Drawing on Paper of Two Muscular Male Nudes)
By Mark Beard
Located in Hudson, NY
Figurative nude drawing made with graphite, conte crayon and charcoal on Arches paper 30 x 19 inches unframed This unique life study drawing of two male nude models was made by Mark...
Charcoal, Graphite, Archival Paper
H 16.15 in W 11.42 in
Colorful Figurative Portrait Drawing, Expressionist Ink on Paper, signed 1991
By Menachem Gueffen
Located in NANTES, FR
Created in 1991, this expressive ink on paper by Menachem Gueffen depicts a seated female figure rendered through a bold and highly personal graphic language. Strong black lines defi...
Paper, India Ink, Ink
H 20 in W 16 in
Theater Sketch 2
By Alexander Oscar Levy
Located in Buffalo, NY
Alexander O. Levy was a painter, illustrator, printmaker and designer who was born in 1881 in Bonn, Germany. He died in 1946 in Buffalo, New York. At age three, he was brought to ...
Archival Paper, Charcoal, Gouache
H 40 in W 32 in D 0.1 in
Adonis, pastel drawing on oversize black paper, muscular male nude
By Audrey Anastasi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These recently discovered 1983-84 oversize pastels on archival papers were created working quickly, in pastel. The series shows the last existing obs...
Pastel, Mixed Media, Archival Paper
H 12.6 in W 9.45 in D 1.97 in
Expressive Figurative Ink and Ballpoint Pen Drawing on Paper, Signed, 1991
By Menachem Gueffen
Located in NANTES, FR
This 1991 drawing presents a female figure rendered with unusual freedom and urgency, built from layered contour lines, looping marks, and repeated adjustments in black ink and ballp...
Paper, India Ink, Ballpoint Pen
H 12 in W 9 in D 0.1 in
Untitled, Nude drawing on paper
By Enrique Grau 1
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Untitled, 1984 by Enrique Grau Graphite on paper Signed in the lower right corner. Great condition. Provenance: Private collection. Image size: 12 in H x ...
Archival Paper, Graphite
H 13.78 in W 11.03 in D 0.79 in
Jeune Fille Lisant, Figurative Drawing on Archival Paper, Circa 1958
By Jean Cocteau
Located in CANNES, FR
Jean Cocteau ( 1889 - 1963 ) "Jeune fille lisant " ou La jeune fille Bleue circa 1958 . Marker brun papier à lettre filigrané Annoté dans la composition : Vainement tombé de la t...
Archival Paper
H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 1.19 in
" Nijinsky " dans Shéhérazade . certified .
By Jean Cocteau
Located in CANNES, FR
Jean Cocteau ( 1889 - 1963 ) Nijinsky dancer in Shéhérazade . circa 1930 . dessin original encre de chine et crayon . certificat Madame Annie Guedras N° 6668 D dessin : 27 x 21 c...
Archival Paper
H 23.63 in W 17.72 in D 1.19 in
" Visage Poisson" Unique prototype
By Jean Cocteau
Located in CANNES, FR
Jean Cocteau ( 1889 - 1963 ) " Visage poisson " circa 1962 . signé Jean Cocteau ( Bon à tirer ) framed : 60 x45 cm image : 46 x32 cm collection Anne-marie Berger . PARIS .
Archival Paper
H 18.12 in W 15.36 in D 0.79 in
" Profil d'Homme " certified " Livre blanc N°1 "
By Jean Cocteau
Located in CANNES, FR
Jean Cocteau ( 1889 - 1963 ) " Profil d'homme " circa 1930 . signé et daté . certificat Annie Guedras Le Livre Blanc ( ouvrage N°1 ) de jean Cocteau collection Anne-marie Julien . ...
Paper
H 12.21 in W 16.15 in
Chevaliers de la Table Ronde
By Jean Cocteau
Located in CANNES, FR
Jean Cocteau (1889 - 1963 ) Original graphite drawing by Jean Cocteau . dated 1941 .
Graphite
H 13.39 in W 10.24 in D 0.79 in
" jeune Homme de profil " .
By Jean Cocteau
Located in CANNES, FR
Jean Cocteau ( 1889 - 1963 ) " le Rappel à l'Ordre " (1930-1932) certificat de Madame Annie Guedras N° 6355 F. dessin à l'encre Bleu foncé et encre noire exécuté sur la page de fa...
Magazine Paper
H 10.63 in W 7.88 in D 0.04 in
Portrait de Jean Desbordes - Lithograph by Jean Cocteau - 1929
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Roma, IT
Lithograph on vélin pur fil des Papeteries du Marais, realized by Cocteau in 1929. Belongs to the suite "25 Dessins d'Un Dormeur", published by H. L. Mermod, Lausanne. Edition of 2...
Lithograph
H 10.63 in W 7.88 in D 0.04 in
Portrait de Jean Desbordes - Lithograph by Jean Cocteau - 1929
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Roma, IT
Lithograph on vélin pur fil des Papeteries du Marais, realized by Cocteau in 1929. Belongs to the suite "25 Dessins d'Un Dormeur", published by H. L. Mermod, Lausanne. Edition of 2...
Lithograph
H 10.63 in W 7.88 in D 0.04 in
Portrait de Jean Desbordes - Lithograph by Jean Cocteau - 1929
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Roma, IT
Lithograph on vélin pur fil des Papeteries du Marais, realized by Cocteau in 1929. Belongs to the suite "25 Dessins d'Un Dormeur", published by H. L. Mermod, Lausanne. Edition of 2...
Lithograph
H 21.26 in W 19.69 in
"portrait d'homme aux longs cils " by Jean Cocteau .certified
By Jean Cocteau
Located in CANNES, FR
Jean Cocteau original , certified by Madame Annie Guedras . drawing size : 23.5 x 17.7 cm
Ink
H 22.45 in W 24.02 in D 1.19 in
Drawing by Jean Cocteau Vis à Vis 1963
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Milan, IT
Mixed media (marker, watercolor) on paper. signed and dated lower right. Jean Cocteau was a multifaceted artist: writer, playwright, playwright, he dabbled also of visual arts, lovi...
Watercolor, Felt Pen
H 21.66 in W 17.72 in D 0.79 in
" Visages " l'age du Verseau
By Jean Cocteau
Located in CANNES, FR
Jean Cocteau ( 1889-1963 ) " Visages " dessin au crayon et fusain sur papier certificat de Madame Annie Guédras N° 6617 F . (37,5 x 28cm ) 1962 . framed : 55 x45cm . fait partie de...
Parchment Paper