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Art Nouveau Facade with Bird Relief and Wrought Iron Balconies

#1905. Art Nouveau Facade with Bird Relief and Wrought Iron Balconies

The photograph captures a magnificent example of modernist architecture, likely belonging to the Art Nouveau style or Catalan Modernism. The central element of the composition is the exquisite decoration above the doorway in the form of a stylized emblem with a bird (possibly an eagle) at the top. The bird is executed as a stone bas-relief and framed by decorative floral garlands, also created in relief technique.

On both sides of the central element are elegant balconies with characteristic wrought iron railings displaying fluid curved lines—a signature feature of Art Nouveau. The base of the balconies is decorated with volutes and plant motifs, giving the facade special plasticity and organic quality. The turquoise wooden shutters on the windows create an interesting color contrast with the white facade of the building.

The architectural composition demonstrates attention to detail and craftsmanship characteristic of the turn of the 19th-20th centuries, when architects sought to transform functional elements of buildings into works of art. The symmetry of the composition is balanced by the richness of decorative elements, creating a harmonious and memorable architectural image.

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