The artwork, titled “Interieur chapelle Saint Blaise,” is a religious painting created by Jean Cocteau in 1959. This piece belongs to the Expressionism art movement and is part of the series “Interieur chapelle Saint Blaise 1959.”
In the artwork, one can observe a combination of natural and whimsical elements. Prominently featured is a large, stylized plant with green and yellow leaves, rendered with bold outlines and simplified forms. Adjacent to the plant is a whimsical depiction of a cat gazing upward, rendered in a naive and playful style. The background of the artwork transitions from earthy tones near the plant to a soft blue behind the cat. The cat’s simple, expressive features and exaggerated eyes add a characteristically Cocteau touch of charm and humor to the scene. In the lower section, there is an inscription in French detailing the heritage of Milly-la-Forêt, accompanied by Jean Cocteau’s signature and the date “1959.” The overall composition exhibits the emotional intensity and stylistic liberation characteristic of Expressionism, while integrating elements of nature and spirituality within its narrative.
