Ferdinand Cheval

Ferdinand Cheval (1836–1924) was a French architect, sculptor and mail carrier.

Also recorded as Facteur Cheval; Joseph-Ferdinand Cheval; Joseph Ferdinand Cheval; Le Facteur Cheval.

Overview

Born at Charmes-sur-l'Herbasse in 1836, died at Hauterives in 1924.

In detail

the recorded working language is French.

The authority associates the name with naïve art.

Sources

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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia
“Ferdinand Cheval”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata
Wikidata, structured authority record Q352434: Ferdinand Cheval
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