1955
Jean Cocteau was a French painter, poet, designer, printmaker, playwright and filmmaker. He is one of the most important figures of French Surrealism, although he always denied being in any way connected to the movement.
Cocteau was born to a socially prominent Parisian family. His father, George Cocteau, was an amateur painter who committed suicide when Jean was only a child. Jean became famous in Bohemian circles as "The Frivolous Prince." In 1912, he collaborated with the Ballets Russes. After World War I, Cocteau met the poet Guillaume Apollinaire and the artist Pablo Picasso. In 1917, thanks to Sergei Diaghilev, a Russian impresario, Cocteau wrote a scenario for the ballet Parade — the set of this important ballet was realized by Pablo Picasso and the music was composed by Erik Satie. In the late 1920s, Cocteau wrote the libretto for Igor Stravinsky’s opera-oratorio Oedipus Rex. In 1918, he met the French poet Raymond Radiguet. They worked and went on many journeys together, and Cocteau promoted his friend's works in his artistic group.
Cocteau is well-known for his novel Les Enfants Terribles (1929) and the films The Blood of a Poet, Beauty and the Beast and Orpheus. During World War II, he created sets for the Théâtre de la Mode. In 1955, he was elected to the Académie Française and the Royal Academy of Science, Letters and Fine Arts of Belgium. He was commander of the Legion of Honour, a member of the Academié Mallarmé, the Academy of Arts (Berlin) and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
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Original Vintage Air France Europe Travel Poster 1957 by Jean Carlu
By Jean Carlu
Located in Boca Raton, FL
In the post-World War ll era, Air France was rapidly expanding its routes for commercial air travel. This expansion was heavily promoted by the effective use of original posters crea...
Lithograph
Original Vintage Air France Vers des Ciels Nouveaux Poster by Perceval 1949
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This striking Air France poster by Perceval captures the romance and optimism of mid-century air travel through a bold and uplifting composition. A powerful aircraft soars upward thr...
Lithograph
Original Air France Map Poster Planishere Created by Lucien Boucher in 1952
By Lucien Boucher
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This is one a series of well-designed maps by Lucien Boucher for Air France during the 1950's. This image, created in 1952, colorfully presents the routes of Air France as well as vi...
Lithograph
Original VIntage Air France - Rayonne Sur Le Monde Poster by Edmond Maurus 1950
By Edmond Maurus
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This striking Air France poster by Edmond Maurus presents a powerful vision of global reach and modern aviation. The slogan “Rayonne sur le Monde” (“Radiates Across the World”) perfe...
Lithograph
Original Vintage Air France - Reseau Aerien Mondial - Vinci Poster 1947
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This elegant and symbolic Air France poster by Vinci, created in 1937, presents a poetic vision of global aviation at a time when international air travel was rapidly expanding. The ...
Lithograph
Original Vintage Travel Poster France Rhone Alpes by Mathieu
By Georges Mathieu
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This is one of a series of 4 images commissioned by the Rhone Alpes region in France to promote its many attractions. The artist is Georges Mathieu . Mathieu's artistic style is abst...
Lithograph
Jean Cocteau, Vintage Air France Travel Poster, Paris, Eiffel Tower, c.1963
By Jean Cocteau
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Artist: Jean Cocteau Title: Air France - Paris Date: circa 1963 Size (w x h): 21.3 x 29.5 in / 54 x 75 cm Materials and Techniques: Colour lithograph on paper Linen backing: No Condi...
Paper
Jean Carlu – Air France, 1957 Original Lithograph Poster Linen-backed-Grade A-
By Jean Carlu
Located in Spokane, WA
The Jean Carlu Air France poster represents modernist graphic design at its peak. Created in 1957, this original lithograph captures the golden age of international air travel throug...
Lithograph
1956 Air France - France Original Vintage Poster
By Jean Picart Le Doux
Located in Winchester, GB
With fabulous artwork from French painter Jean Picart Le Doux, this poster promoting Air France routes to its native France was created in 1956. Air France was created in 1933 after ...
Linen, Paper
1959 original poster by Jean Carlu - Air France to France
By Jean Carlu
Located in PARIS, FR
A triumph of postwar modernism, this 1959 original poster by Jean Carlu was created for Air France as part of its legendary mid-century campaign to promote international travel with ...
Linen, Paper, Lithograph
Jean Cocteau (after) - Europe Our Country - Lithograph
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Lithograph after a drawing by Jean Cocteau Title: Europe Our Country Signed in the plate Dimensions: 33 x 46 cm Edition: 600 Luxury print edition from the portfolio of Sciaky 1961
Lithograph
1957 original poster by Jules Cavaillès SNCF to Paris
By Jules Cavailles
Located in PARIS, FR
Jules Cavaillès' 1957 SNCF poster is a visual masterpiece that beckons travelers to embark on a colorful and artistic journey to Paris and explore the beauty of France by train. This...
Linen, Paper, Lithograph
