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Art Nouveau Façade with Floral Decorative Portal

#1444. Art Nouveau Façade with Floral Decorative Portal

The image showcases an exquisite example of a decorative portal with rich floral carvings characteristic of the Art Nouveau style from the early 20th century. The upper part of the doorway is adorned with an elaborate relief frame made of white stone or stucco. The composition includes a central fan-shaped element (palmette) and numerous symmetrically arranged floral rosettes, creating an effect of abundance and natural harmony.

Directly above the door is a second band of ornament featuring five large flowers resembling stylized sunflowers or daisies, typical of floral Art Nouveau. The door itself is crafted from dark polished wood with a warm chestnut hue and is divided into four panels. Each panel is decorated with relief carvings of floral garlands forming square compositions, creating a rhythmic visual repetition that echoes the motifs of the upper portal.

This decorative façade solution reflects Art Nouveau architects' aspiration to combine functionality with natural, flowing forms, and demonstrates the high craftsmanship of stone and wood carvers of that period. The contrast between the light stone framing and the dark wooden door emphasizes the plasticity and depth of the reliefs.

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