Portrait of Jean Cocteau

Leon Bakst’s portrait of Jean Cocteau – a striking grayscale pencil drawing showcasing realism & geometric shapes. Explore this unique 20th-century artwork.


Léon Bakst (1866 - 1924)

Léon Bakst (1866-1924) was a pioneering Russian painter and designer famed for his opulent sets and costumes for Sergei Diaghilev’s Ballets Russes, blending Art Nouveau with Orientalist influences and revolutionizing theatrical design.