Josette Hébert Coëffin

French, 1908 - 1974

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The sculpture is a circular medallion featuring a profile portrait of Jean Cocteau. It is done in a relief style, with the head facing to the right side of the medallion. The material appears to be bronze or a similar metal, giving the sculpture a rich, coppery-brown color. The texture and detailing capture the hair and facial features with precision, highlighting the contours of the face and the curls of the hair. Alongside the portrait, the words "Jean Cocteau" are inscribed in an elegant script style, accompanied by a small star symbol, and there is a date "1961" marked on the lower right.
Josette Hébert Coëffin, Jean Cocteau, 1889-1963, French Poet and Writer (obverse), 1951, bronze, Gift of Alison Luchs in honor of Nicholas Penny, 2008.99.1.a

Jean Cocteau, 1889-1963, French Poet and Writer (obverse)

Josette Hébert Coëffin · 1951 · bronze ·  Accession ID  2008.99.1.a

The sculpture is a circular piece featuring a minimalistic and abstract depiction resembling a face. It is primarily dark with a metallic sheen. The design includes a central vertical line intersected by a horizontal line, with small circular shapes around the intersection. Additional lines extend from the main intersection, and a few curled lines at the bottom might represent a stylized mouth or facial contours. In the lower right area, there is a small inscription or symbol. The sculpture appears to be a blend of simplicity and intricate detailing despite its minimalist composition.
Josette Hébert Coëffin, Inscription (reverse), 1951, bronze, Gift of Alison Luchs in honor of Nicholas Penny, 2008.99.1.b

Inscription (reverse)

Josette Hébert Coëffin · 1951 · bronze ·  Accession ID  2008.99.1.b