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Orphée by Jean Cocteau

Orphée

Jean Cocteau

Artwork details

Title
Orphée
Description

A BEAUTIFUL, EARLY, AND UTTERLY FASCINATING DRAWING BY JEAN COCTEAU, based on his tragedy "Orphée" (1925-1926, published in 1927). In 1950 he turned Orphée into a movie starring Jean Marais, the love of his life.

The drawing is a birthday gift, dedicated to "Moumousse", the one he prefers "à tout autre". While Cocteau never made much effort to hide his homosexuality, he was often discreet about naming his lovers.

On good wove paper.

In excellent condition.

Date
1927
Signature
Signed
Sheet
18.8 x 11.6 cm
Status
Available
Price
€7,500.00
The Artist

Jean Cocteau

Jean Cocteau (1889-1963) was a poet, novelist, dramatist, designer, playwright, artist and filmaker.
He was born in Maisons-Laffitte, a small village near Paris. His father, a lawyer and amateur painter, committed suicide when Cocteau was just nine.

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