Boar HuntFerdinand Cheval · 1881
Other
1881
12.0 x 33.0 cm
Palace of Mafra
Ferdinand Cheval (1836 – 1924)
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Palace of Mafra (Mafra, Portugal)
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About this artwork
- Title: Boar Hunt
- Artist: Ferdinand Cheval
- Year: 1881
- Original dimensions: 12.0 x 33.0 cm
- Format: Panoramic
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Palace of Mafra
- Movement: Other
- Corpus context: hunting tradition, cheval's naive style
- Color palette: Neutrals
Questions & Answers
How does "Boar Hunt" by Ferdinand Cheval connect Other to the artist's home country?
"Boar Hunt" connects the Other movement with France through its creator's birthplace.
What is the dominant color of "Boar Hunt" by Ferdinand Cheval?
rosy brown (#9a9f9b) is the leading color of "Boar Hunt" by Ferdinand Cheval.
What is the creation date of "Boar Hunt" by Ferdinand Cheval?
"Boar Hunt" by Ferdinand Cheval was created in 1881.