Tribute to Postman Cheval

Di Rosa paints the postman posing in front of the eastern facade of his creation. Drawn in his postman's uniform, with a red collar and a cap on his head, he has an imposing moustache, an enormous nose, and a round belly. Holding his wheelbarrow, which carries stones with a yellow tinge, as if they were gold bars, he is about to resume his tenacious working rhythm. Completely in harmony with his equipment, he himself has a wheel where his legs should be. In the background, the three giants protect the building, with a dazzling yellow sky behind them and, at the top, the Barbary Tower is lined with exotic palm trees. The bright, flat colors galvanize the background, which offers greater depth. Similarly, the quickly drawn lines of the postman are in contrast with the meticulous details of the giants' bodies. Symbols of the palace, these giants named Caesar, Vercingétorix, and Archimedes represent the kinship of great people. Some people say it is the only depiction of Caesar and Vercingétorix on an equal footing. Here, Postman Cheval brings these illustrious characters together in absolute serenity. And this kinship he spoke so sincerely of, and Hervé Di Rosa also seeks in his journeys around the world, seems finally bestowed upon him.