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Socrates

Ferdinand Cheval1879/1912

Postman Cheval's Ideal Palace

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
Postman Cheval's Ideal Palace

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