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Jean Cocteau Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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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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Artist: Jean Cocteau
Jean Cocteau - The Fight - Original Signed Drawing
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Jean Cocteau - The Fight - Original Signed Drawing 1923 28 x 22 cm Signed This drawing was made as a frontispiece of the book Dessins publishe...
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1920s Modern Jean Cocteau Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Pen

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...
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1920s Jean Cocteau Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink Drawing
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Wilton, CT
Original Ink Drawing by Jean Cocteau. Signed with certificate of authenticity.
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1940s Surrealist Jean Cocteau Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink

Erotic Scene - Lithograph by Jean Cocteau - 1930s
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Roma, IT
Erotic Scene is a Colored lithograph realized by Jean Cocteau (1889 -1963) in 1930 ca.  French draftsman, poet, essayist, playwright, librettist, film director. Not signed. Very Go...
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1930s Modern Jean Cocteau Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Lithograph

Sick - Drawing by Jean Cocteau - 1934
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. 
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1930s Modern Jean Cocteau Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Ink

" Two Heads " SURREALIST
By Jean Cocteau
Located in CANNES, FR
Jean Cocteau (1889-1963). "Two Heads " . original , signed ,dated and certified drawing by : "Jean Cocteau" has been acclaimed as one of the world's most im...
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1950s Surrealist Jean Cocteau Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Pencil, Pen

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...
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1930s Modern Jean Cocteau Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Lithograph

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. ...
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1930s Modern Jean Cocteau Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Lithograph

Hopeless - Lithograph by Jean Cocteau - 1930 ca
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, ...
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1930s Modern Jean Cocteau Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Lithograph

La Dame Queteuse
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.) Provenance: Vente G...
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Early 20th Century Surrealist Jean Cocteau Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, 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...
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1920s Modern Jean Cocteau Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink

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...
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1920s Modern Jean Cocteau Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Ink

Sailor - Lithograph by Jean Cocteau - 1930s
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Roma, IT
Sailor is a Colored lithograph realized on japan paper by Jean Cocteau (1889 -1963) in 1930 ca. French draftsman, poet, essayist, playwright, librettist, film director. Excellent ...
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1930s Modern Jean Cocteau Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Lithograph

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...
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1940s Surrealist Jean Cocteau Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Gold Leaf

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Figure - Lithograph by Jean Cocteau - 1930s
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Boy - Lithograph by Jean Cocteau - 1930s
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Sailor - Lithograph by Jean Cocteau - 1930s
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  • 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.
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    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.

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