Maison de Santé (1926) by Jean Cocteau

Maison de Santé - Jean Cocteau - 1926

Artwork Information

TitleMaison de Santé
ArtistJean Cocteau
Date1926
Art MovementExpressionism

About Maison de Santé

The artwork is titled “Maison de Santé,” created by Jean Cocteau in 1926 and is associated with the Expressionism art movement. The genre of the artwork is nude painting (nu).

The artwork is a line drawing that depicts a figure in a complex, contorted pose. The artist employs a minimalist strategy, using simple yet dynamic lines to convey the essence and movement of the human form. The figure appears to be intertwined with abstract, flowing elements that resemble organic forms or cascading hair. These elements add a sense of intricacy and movement to the composition. The use of lines is both expressive and evocative, capturing the fluidity and emotion characteristic of the Expressionist movement.

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