Cocteau Collection

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, 1946. Josette Day as Beauty and Jean Marais as the Beast in the 1946 French film directed by Jean Cocteau

Chapelle St. Pierre (St. Peters chapel), by Jean Cocteau, Villefranche sur Mer, Cote d Azur, Provence, French Riviera, France, Mediterranean, Europe

Le Train Bleu, performed by Serge Diaghilev's Ballets Russes, June 1924, 1924. Creator: Unknown photographer
Le Train Bleu, performed by Serge Diaghilev's Ballets Russes, June 1924, 1924. Private Collection

The first UK performance of Le Train Bleu at the London Coliseum Theatre, 1924. Private Collection

The first UK performance of Le Train Bleu at the London Coliseum Theatre, 1924. Private Collection

Five composers from 'Les Six', at the Eiffel Tower, 1921 (photo)
GIA2899498 Five composers from 'Les Six', at the Eiffel Tower, 1921 (photo); (add.info.: Les Six (pronounced: [le sis])

Jean Cocteau, Manuel Ortiz de Zarate, Henri-Pierre Roche, Marie Vassilieff, Max Jacob and Picasso. Montparnasse, La Rotonde, 1916. Private Collection

Portrait of Jean Cocteau (1889-1963), 1912. Creator: Blanche, Jacques-Emile (1861-1942)
Portrait of Jean Cocteau (1889-1963), 1912. Found in the Collection of Muse e des Beaux-arts, Rouen

Stage design for the Ballet Phedre, ca 1923. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
Stage design for the Ballet Phedre, ca 1923. Private Collection

Hippolyte. Costume design for the Ballet Phedre, ca 1923. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
Hippolyte. Costume design for the Ballet Phedre, ca 1923. Private Collection

Costume design for Ida Rubinstein in the Ballet Phedre, 1923. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
Costume design for Ida Rubinstein in the Ballet Phedre, 1923. Private Collection

Portrait of Jean Cocteau, c. 1916. Artist: Modigliani, Amedeo (1884-1920)
Portrait of Jean Cocteau, c. 1916. Found in the collection of the New Orleans Museum of Art

Jean Cocteau (1889-1963) - French poet, novelist, dramatist, designer, playwright, artist and filmmaker. Date: circa 1924

Paris: Le Mot 1914-1915 Bound folio
Paris: Le Mot. 1914-1915. Bound folio with a book cover by A.G. Gonon and a book plate for H.P. Gassier (French cartoonist - 1883-1951)

JEAN COCTEAU (1889-1963). French writer and artist. Photographed in a bird cage at a cocktail party in Paris, France, 1961

JEAN COCTEAU (1889-1963). French writer and artist. Photographed by Berenice Abbott, 1928

JEAN COCTEAU (1889-1963). French writer and artist

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, 1946. Jean Marais as the Beast and Josette Day as Beauty in the 1946 film

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, 1946. Jean Marais as the Beast

Cocteau / In Bed / 1941
JEAN COCTEAU French writer, artist and film maker, reading in bed in 1941

Jean Cocteau Museum, Bastion, Menton, Alpes-Maritimes, Cote d Azur, Provence, French Riviera, France, Mediterranean, Europe

LE BOEUF SUR LE TOIT - with characters created by Cocteau and a decor by Dufy

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"Cocteau: A Master of Artistic Expression and Beauty" Step into the enchanting world of Cocteau, where artistry and imagination intertwine. Explore the mesmerizing Chapelle St. Pierre in Villefranche sur Mer, a masterpiece created by the visionary Jean Cocteau himself. This stunning chapel transports you to another realm with its ethereal beauty and captivating murals. Delve further into Cocteau's artistic genius as he brings to life "Beauty and the Beast" in his 1946 French film. Josette Day shines as Beauty, while Jean Marais embodies the Beast with haunting grace. Through this cinematic masterpiece, Cocteau captures both the darkness and light within humanity, reminding us of love's transformative power. Discover more facets of Cocteau's brilliance through his collaborations with Manuel Ortiz de Zarate, Henri-Pierre Roche, Marie Vassilieff, and Max. Their combined talents create a tapestry of creativity that transcends time. Immerse yourself in history as you gaze upon Blanche's exquisite portrait of Jean Cocteau from 1912 – capturing his essence for eternity. Witness Leon Bakst's breathtaking stage designs for Ballet Phedre; each brushstroke evokes emotion and movement on an otherworldly scale. Marvel at Bakst's costume designs for Ida Rubinstein in Ballet Phedre – garments that embody passion and tragedy through their intricate details. These creations transport performers into mythical realms where dreams come alive on stage. Amedeo Modigliani immortalizes Cocteau in a timeless portrait from 1916 – capturing his enigmatic spirit forevermore. The Parisian publication Le Mot serves as a testament to Cocteau's influence during tumultuous times - showcasing his ability to inspire even amidst chaos. Cocteau’s legacy lives on through these glimpses into his extraordinary world.