Which French artist designed the set for Coco Chanel’s 1922 production of Antigone?

Pablo Picasso designed the set for Coco Chanel’s 1922 production of Antigone.

Jean Cocteau adapted the ancient Greek tragedy for a modern theatrical production in Paris. Chanel designed the costumes, while Picasso contributed the stage design. The production formed part of the avant-garde cultural world in which Chanel worked with writers, composers, artists, and performers.

Antigone was based on the tragedy attributed to Sophocles, but Cocteau’s version used a compressed modern adaptation. Arthur Honegger composed the music for the production. Chanel’s involvement demonstrated her interest in the performing arts and showed how her approach to clothing could be integrated into a wider theatrical concept.

Picasso is often confused with other artists associated with Chanel, particularly Salvador Dalí, with whom she worked on other projects. Dalí did not design the set for this production. The relevant pairing here is Picasso for the set and Chanel for the costumes.