Ideal PalaceFerdinand Cheval · 1882
1882
Postman Cheval's Ideal Palace
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About this artwork
- Title: Ideal Palace
- Artist: Ferdinand Cheval
- Year: 1882
- Format: Panoramic
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Postman Cheval's Ideal Palace
- Color hue: Ochre to Sepia
- Color intensity: Vivid
Questions & Answers
Who created "Ideal Palace"?
"Ideal Palace" is attributed to Ferdinand Cheval.
How harmonious are the colors of "Ideal Palace" by Ferdinand Cheval?
The color harmony of "Ideal Palace" is recorded as unified palette.
What other names is Ferdinand Cheval known by?
Ferdinand Cheval appears under the alternate names Cheval, Facteur Cheval.