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Elegant Art Nouveau Façade with Female Mask and Floral Stucco

#1374. Elegant Art Nouveau Façade with Female Mask and Floral Stucco

The image showcases a beautiful example of Art Nouveau architecture with its characteristic decorative elements. The building façade is adorned with exquisite stucco work in the Art Nouveau style, where organic plant motifs harmoniously blend with anthropomorphic elements. The right part of the façade is particularly notable with its decorative capital crowned by a female face framed by floral elements – a typical Art Nouveau technique from the early 20th century.

The arched window with an intricate geometric metal grille emphasizes the elegance of the architectural solution. Above the window, there is a decorative insert with a yellowish mosaic background and metal elements forming a sophisticated pattern. The left part of the façade is adorned with more restrained floral stucco work.

The combination of textures and materials is intriguing: the smooth plastered walls contrast with the relief stucco, while the wrought iron elements create an additional play of light and shadow. Despite noticeable signs of age and some neglect in maintenance (electrical wires are visible), the façade maintains its charm and artistic value as an example of Art Nouveau urban architecture.

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