Socrates

Ferdinand Cheval1879/1912

Postman Cheval's Ideal Palace
Hauterives, France

The bust of Socrates sculpted by Ferdinand Cheval is situated at the foot of the Ideal Palace's east facade. The carving was based on the Roman sculpture on display at the Louvre.

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Title: Socrates
Creator: Ferdinand Cheval
Date Created: 1879/1912
Subject Keywords: Socrates, philosopher, Greek
Type: sculpture
Medium: Lime, stone

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