Jean Cocteau, 1883-1963 Scroll down for information. Click here to return to the list. |  | Le Trait de Feu - Blue. The Line of Fire - Blue. 1958.
Original chalk-drawn lithograph in colours on blue paper. 1958. Proof before the issued edition. This proof inscribed in pencil by the Mourlot Sucession as ‘Epreuve de L’Atelier Mourlot’. One of a few proofs before the issued edition of 100 in this form. The image was then used, with added lettering as the poster for the exhibition of Cocteau's ceramics at the Galerie Pont des Arts, Paris 1958.
Provenance: The Mourlot Sucession.
Superb fresh proof impression. On blue-grey slightly textured wove Canson paper. Excellent condition. The image drawn to use virtually the full sheet. Sheet: 650 x 490mm. 25 1/8 x 19 1/4 ins.
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