Jean Cocteau (1889-1963), the French poet, artist, and (later) filmmaker, met Picasso in June 1915; within the year he was pressing Picasso to design sets for his revolutionary ballet, Parade. Picasso wrote this card to Cocteau upon hearing that he was unwell: My dear CocteauI am quite sadthat you are ill.I hope that youwill be well soon andthat I will see you.At Montparnasse next Wednesday's festivities in honor of the musicianI hope to see you.I have good ideasfor our theater storywe shall talk about itBest wishes¦Picasso¦
