After Jean Cocteau (French, 1889-1963): Le testament d'orphee (Surreal Portrait), 1960. Pen and ink on paper, dated below, unframed.

Cocteau was one of the most multi-talented artists of the 20th century. In addition to being a director, he was a poet, novelist, painter, playwright, set designer, and actor.

After

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To denote that the work is a copy of a known artwork by another artist; To indicate that the artwork is a mechanically printed reproduction of an original artwork which exists in another media. This definition includes digitally printed compositions, where the original artwork exists as pixels in a digital file. Sometimes reproductions are hand-signed by the artist. Examples: Famous Artist (1900-1999) After, or, After Famous Artist (1900-1999)…

11.75 x 16.5 inches paper; 29.6 x 41.5 cm.

Private collection England, Estate of Silvio Aguayo Espejo Vina del Mar Chile.


Very good condition; corners are slightly rounded; light ripple running through the paper.

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