Jean CocteauFréjus - Idea for the Floor Decoration for the Cocteau Chapel. c.1960/61.

Original drawing in blue/purple felt-pen. c.1960/61. Signed in green felt-pen with

the monogram 'JC' and inscribed 'Fréjus'.

Provenance: Cocteau Estate. FM Private Collection USA.

In the late 1950's Cocteau started to decorate the Fréjus Chapel dedicated to the

'Knights of the Sepulchre' with wall-paintings, stained glass and a richly patterned floor. This drawing is a preliminary idea for part of the floor or w2all decoration scheme.

On heavy cream wove watercolour paper. Excellent condition.

Sheet: 536 x 360mm.