Original Lithography by Jean Cocteau from 1954
View Similar Items
Original Lithography by Jean Cocteau from 1954
About the Item
- Creator:Jean Cocteau (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 26.38 in (67 cm)Width: 18.51 in (47 cm)Depth: 1.19 in (3 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Paper,Other
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1954
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Munich, DE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU3942311955611
Jean Cocteau
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.
Find Jean Cocteau art today on 1stDibs.
- "Le Faune Rêveur" Lithography, Jean Cocteau, 1950By Jean CocteauLocated in Saint-Ouen, FR"Le Faune Rêveur" Lithography, Jean Cocteau, 1950. Printed signature and numbered 48/150. Estate stamp at the lower right corner in blue ink. Perfect conditi...Category
Vintage 1950s French Prints
MaterialsPaper
- Jean Picart Le Doux Lithography Hand SignedBy Jean Picart Le DouxLocated in Amsterdam, NLJean Picart Le Doux lithography “Flore de Tropique” circa 1955. Hand signed in pencil to the underside. Manufactured in France.Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Prints
MaterialsPaper
- Hand Signed Lithography 'The museum' by VastianLocated in Barcelona, BarcelonaHand signed lithography by Vastian, Spanish contemporary artist. 'The museum', 2010. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful pati...Category
2010s Spanish Modern Contemporary Art
MaterialsPaper
- Jean Cocteau Original Vintage Stone Lithograph Custom Framed Mid Century ModernBy Jean Cocteau, MourlotLocated in North Miami, FLThis original and authentic Mid-Century Modern French stone lithograph designed by Jean Cocteau from the 1950s is for a ceramic exhibition of his pieces at Galerie Pont de Arts in th...Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Prints
MaterialsWood, Paper
- Portfolio Picasso from 1916 to 1961, Jean Cocteau and Pablo Picasso, 1962By Jean CocteauLocated in Saint ouen, FRPortfolio "Picasso from 1916 to 1961" - Jean Cocteau and Pablo Picasso Edition of the Rock 1962 Copy returned to the author H39xL29cm Hand signed Picasso and Jean Coctea...Category
Vintage 1960s European Other Prints
MaterialsPaper
- Custom Framed Orpheus Lithograph after Jean CocteauBy Jean CocteauLocated in Palm Desert, CAA beautiful color lithograph from the Orpheus series, from an original drawing by Jean Cocteau. The lithography is so fine that it almost appears to be an original crayon drawing. Ma...Category
Vintage 1970s French Posters
