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A Dream in Stone: The Life and Legacy of Ferdinand Cheval Ferdinand Cheval, a name synonymous with unwavering dedication and the power of individual vision, remains one of France’s most compelling artistic figures. Born in 1836 in the small village of Charmes-sur-l'Herbasse, his life initially followed a conventional path – that of a rural postman. Yet, beneath this ordinary exterior lay a boundless imagination and an extraordinary de…
Scroll through Ferdinand Cheval's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Ferdinand Cheval's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.
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