Double Visage

Jean Cocteau
Double Visage
Collection: Modern Tapestry
Dimensions: 55 x 41 in. (139 x 104 cm)
Material: Handwoven wool tapestry by Atelier Picaud, Aubusson

Jean Cocteau “Double Visage” Tapestry
The “Double Visage” tapestry, created by the renowned French artist Jean Cocteau and woven by the illustrious Picaud atelier of Aubusson, France, is an exquisite embodiment of Cocteau’s captivating artistry and the tapestry weaving tradition’s enduring craftsmanship.

Jean Cocteau’s expansive career transcended multiple disciplines, encompassing poetry, theater, filmmaking, drawing, and printmaking, among various other endeavors. A prominent figure within the avant-garde scene of early 20th-century Paris, Cocteau was deeply entrenched in Surrealist and Dadaist circles. While renowned primarily for his literary and cinematic contributions, he maintained a robust practice in drawing and printmaking, characterized by a distinctively sparse yet whimsical linework. His artistic legacy is enshrined in prestigious collections such as the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Courtauld Institute of Art in London, and the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., among numerous others. Widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the art world of the early 20th century, Cocteau was hailed by the National Observer as a figure who, “of the artistic generation whose daring gave birth to Twentieth Century Art, came closest to being a Renaissance man.”