Jean Cocteau (1889-1963) was a multifaceted French artist. Cocteau excelled as a poet, playwright, novelist, and filmmaker. He embraced Surrealism, weaving dreamscapes into his work across mediums. From captivating novels ("Les Enfants Terribles") to thought-provoking plays ("Orphée") and films blurring reality ("Le Sang d'un Poète"), Cocteau's creativity left a lasting mark on 20th-century art.