Galerie Matarasso (1957) by Jean Cocteau

Galerie Matarasso - Jean Cocteau - 1957

Artwork Information

TitleGalerie Matarasso
ArtistJean Cocteau
Date1957
Art MovementExpressionism

About Galerie Matarasso

The artwork titled “Galerie Matarasso,” created by Jean Cocteau in 1957, belongs to the Expressionism art movement and falls under the genre of design.

This vibrant piece showcases a delicate interplay of text and imagery, using colored outlines and patterns to create a whimsical composition. The text, written in various hand-drawn styles, promotes the exposition at Galerie Matarasso, advertising books, drawings, lithographs, and souvenirs. Central to the artwork is a stylized face integrated with colorful fish, drawn with intricate patterns and rich colors, embodying the expressive nature of Cocteau’s work. The overall design exudes a playful yet sophisticated aesthetic, resonating with the experimental and emotive characteristics typical of Expressionism.

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