The artwork titled “Etrurie” is a creation by the artist Jean Cocteau, completed in the year 1958. It belongs to the Expressionism art movement and falls under the genre of design. This piece is part of the “Plate Design” series.
The artwork is a decorative plate featuring twin, stylized human faces, mirrored and facing outward to the left and right, with a symmetrical, almost geometric balance. The dominant colors are black, white, and a rich terracotta red which outlines the plate’s edge and creates shapes that accentuate the faces. The intricate details on the faces, such as their eyes, lightly etched lines, and minimalist lips, are rendered with striking, yet simple line work. The overall design is further enhanced with repetitive patterns, like the wavy lines framing the inner circle of the plate. The signature of the artist, Jean Cocteau, is inscribed along the edge of the artwork, testifying to its authenticity and artistic heritage.