Drawing of a young man by Jean Cocteau (1889 – 1963).
Cocteau was one of the most versatile figures of the 20th Century. Moving fluidly between literature, cinema, theatre, and design, he created dreamlike works that explored love, myth, and the imagination. His letter writing was an extension of his artistic life, using them not merely as private correspondence but as canvases for his drawings and poetry.
To dear Gilbert, with all my heart, Jean’ drawn in dedication to his friend, Gilbert Bécaud, on a page from Coteau’s ‘Le rappel à l'ordre’.
C1950, France.
Provenance
Collection of singer, composer and actor, Gilbert Bécaud.
Collection of illustrator and painter, Pierre Le-Tan.
Sotheby’s Paris, March 2021. Lot 97.
Private collection, Paris.
London collection or worldwide shipping available on all items. Please email beforehand for a quote, or select pick up at checkout.
Drawing of a young man by Jean Cocteau (1889 – 1963).
Cocteau was one of the most versatile figures of the 20th Century. Moving fluidly between literature, cinema, theatre, and design, he created dreamlike works that explored love, myth, and the imagination. His letter writing was an extension of his artistic life, using them not merely as private correspondence but as canvases for his drawings and poetry.
To dear Gilbert, with all my heart, Jean’ drawn in dedication to his friend, Gilbert Bécaud, on a page from Coteau’s ‘Le rappel à l'ordre’.
C1950, France.
Provenance
Collection of singer, composer and actor, Gilbert Bécaud.
Collection of illustrator and painter, Pierre Le-Tan.
Sotheby’s Paris, March 2021. Lot 97.
Private collection, Paris.
London collection or worldwide shipping available on all items. Please email beforehand for a quote, or select pick up at checkout.
