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Modernist Façade Element: Fusion of Wrought Ironwork and Trencadís Mosaic

#1556. Modernist Façade Element: Fusion of Wrought Ironwork and Trencadís Mosaic

This image showcases an exquisite example of a decorative façade element executed in mixed mosaic technique combined with ornamental ironwork. At the center of the composition is an elegant wrought iron grille featuring a floral bouquet motif. The white metal flowers with delicately crafted petals and curved stems create a sense of lightness and airiness.

The composition gains particular expressiveness through the contrast between the delicate ironwork of the central part and the vibrant mosaic framing. The mosaic is executed in the trencadís technique (broken ceramic tiles) — a characteristic method of Catalan Modernisme often associated with Antoni Gaudí's works. The geometric pattern of white tile fragments forms the main background, while bright colored inserts create decorative accents.

The frame of the decorative element is adorned with alternating blue and orange stripes, giving the entire composition a rhythmic quality and emphasizing the architectural plasticity. Such combination of wrought metal and ceramic mosaic is characteristic of the Art Nouveau style of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, especially its Mediterranean interpretation, where decorative qualities, natural motifs, and craftsmanship play important roles.

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