Art
COCTEAU INSCRIBED FOR WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
COCTEAU
(Jean, 1889-1963, French Poet, Playwright and Film Director)
Superb photo by Manuel Freres, Paris, signed
and inscribed Jean Cocteau Salue à l'Université de Washington with a five pointed star, 11 x 8 in mount 14½ x 10½, no place, no date, circa
Item Date: 1925
Background
A splendid image of one of the 20th century's most versatile artist, writer, poet, ballet creator and film maker. Henri Manuel (1874-1947) was a Portrait Photographer working in Paris with his brothers Gaston and Lucien under the imprint Manuel Frères.
Stock No. 28534