Lithographie numérotée de Jean Cocteau Lithograph of Jean Cocteau numbered 20/100. Jean Cocteau (1889-1963) is a French poet, graphic designer, draftsman, playwright and filmmaker. He is one of the most outstanding artists of the 20th century. He was the impresario of his time, the trendsetter, the good genius of countless artists and put his inspired touch on everything he created with a special grace and originality at all times. Despite his literary works and artistic talents, Jean Cocteau always insisted that he was above all a poet and that all work is poetic.