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Art Nouveau Floral Frieze: Botanical Ornament on a Catalan-Style Facade

#1902. Art Nouveau Floral Frieze: Botanical Ornament on a Catalan-Style Facade

The image showcases a decorative facade element in the Catalan Modernism (Modernisme) style. This is an elegant ornamental frieze located in the upper part of the building, demonstrating the characteristic combination of floral motifs typical for Art Nouveau architecture.

Compositionally, the frieze is arranged on a beige background with alternating arched elements. The decoration is executed in relief stucco technique with color accents: white five-petaled flowers contrast with green leaves and stems, creating a dynamic rhythmic pattern. Particularly expressive are the curling green shoots connecting the flower motifs into a unified composition.

The lower part of the decorative element transitions into a brown marble finish with natural pattern, creating an interesting combination of artificial ornament and natural stone texture. Such attention to detail and the use of nature-inspired motifs is characteristic of Art Nouveau architecture from the late 19th to early 20th centuries, especially works in the spirit of Antoni Gaudí and other masters of Catalan Modernism.