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Jean Cocteau

(1889–1963) Lithographer France

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Jean Cocteau was a lithographer from France, best known for Les Enfants Terribles.

Quick Facts About Jean Cocteau

Born
July 5, 1889
Died
October 11, 1963
Nationality
France
Profession
Lithographer
Notable works
Les Enfants Terribles
Known for
Beauty and the Beast, Orpheus, The Blood of a Poet

About Jean Cocteau

Jean Maurice Eugène Clément Cocteau was a French poet, playwright, novelist, designer, film director, visual artist and critic. He was one of the foremost avant-garde artists of the 20th century and highly influential on the Surrealist and Dadaist movements, among others. The National Observer suggested that "of the artistic generation whose daring gave birth to Twentieth Century Art, Cocteau came closest to being a Renaissance man".

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Louis Delluc Prize Commander of the Legion of Honour Q137611787

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