Some of you wondered where the picture on the banner came from....This was taken at "
le palais ideal du facteur Cheval" at
Hauterives, near Valence.
Ferdinand
Cheval (1836-1924) was a postman who built his dream (between 1879 and 1912): a magical palace. He was a self taught builder and sculptor and found his inspiration in nature and pictures from all other the world printed in illustrated magazines. Ferdinand
Cheval is considered as the international precursor of primitive art. He was admired by Picasso and influenced numerous artists like Max Ernst.
If you are in the area, it is a very pleasant visit, don't miss it.
Ferdinand Cheval (1836-1924) was a postman who built his dream (between 1879 and 1912): a magical palace. He was a self taught builder and sculptor and found his inspiration in nature and pictures from all other the world printed in illustrated magazines. Ferdinand Cheval is considered as the international precursor of primitive art. He was admired by Picasso and influenced numerous artists like Max Ernst.
If you are in the area, it is a very pleasant visit, don't miss it.
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