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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 Elegant Toreador - Original Lithograph
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Original Lithograph by Jean Cocteau Title: The Elegant Toreador 1961 Dimensions: 28 x 38 cm Lithograph made for the portfolio "Gitans et Corridas" published by Société de D...
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1960s Modern Jean Cocteau Animal Prints

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Jean Cocteau - Torero's Son - Original Lithograph
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
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...
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1960s Modern Jean Cocteau Animal Prints

Dancing Griffin - Lithograph
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Paris, FR
Jean COCTEAU Dancing Griffin Lithograph Printed signature in the plate On vellum : 50 x 36 cm (c. 20 x 14 in) Bears the stamp of the artist Excellent condition
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Jean Cocteau Animal Prints

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Jean Cocteau - Europe's Agriculture - Original Lithograph
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Original Lithograph by Jean Cocteau Title: Europe's Agriculture Signed in the stone/printed signature Dimensions: 33 x 46 cm Luxury impression from the portfolio published by Sciaky....
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1960s Cubist Jean Cocteau Animal Prints

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Jean Cocteau - Artaban - Original Lithograph
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
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" ...
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1960s Modern Jean Cocteau Animal Prints

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Jean Cocteau - The Arena - Original Lithograph
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Original Lithograph by Jean Cocteau Title: The Arena 1961 Dimensions: 38 x 28 cm printed signature Lithograph made for the portfolio "Gitans et Corridas" published by Socié...
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1960s Modern Jean Cocteau Animal Prints

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    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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