Jean Cocteau 'Etude 3 doigts (Study of 3 Fingers)' fantastical (c) David Boyd / Copyright

(c) David Boyd / Copyright Agency 2023

Astute observers will note the forty-four scrawled in the image’s right-hand corner which denotes the artist’s age at the time of creation

Image Size: 54 x 64 cm

and curator

and was honoured with retrospectives at Stadia Graphics and Hamer Mathew Galleries

Jean Cocteau 'Etude 3 doigts (Study of 3 Fingers)' fantastical (c) David Boyd / CopyrightJean Cocteau (18891963) was a visionary French artist whose work defied conventional boundaries, spanning drawing, poetry, theatre, and film. As a visual artist, Cocteau developed a unique style defined by fluid lines, elegant minimalism, and a deeply expressive approach to form. His compositionsoften exploring themes of mythology, identity, and the human figureembody the spirit of the avant garde while retaining a timeless poetic quality. Jean