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Ferdinand Cheval (1836 – 1924)
Discover Ferdinand Cheval (1836-1924), the French mail carrier who built Le Palais Idéal, a stunning example of naïve art architecture. Explore his dreamlike palace—a unique monument blending Gothic, Art Nouveau & Byzantine styles—and his inspiring story.
Postman Cheval's Ideal Palace (Lyon, France)
Discover Ferdinand Cheval’s ‘Bird on the Source of Life,’ a surreal detail from his incredible Ideal Palace. Explore naïve art architecture & this unique sculpture's story.
About this artwork
- Title: Bird on the north facade (detail of the Ideal Palace)
- Artist: Ferdinand Cheval
- Year: 1912
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Postman Cheval's Ideal Palace
- Medium: Stone
- Corpus context: architectural dream , self-taught artistry
- Keywords: dreamlike architecture , stone sculpture , architectural relief
- Color intensity: Vivid
Quick Facts
- Artist: Ferdinand Cheval
- Subject or theme: Sculptural detail of birds and animals
- Title: Bird on the north facade
- Year: 1912
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