#1915. Facade Stucco with Bird: Exquisite Art Nouveau Decoration

The photograph captures a magnificent example of decorative architectural plastics — a relief element on a facade in the Art Nouveau (or eclectic) style from the early 20th century. The central element of the composition is a sculptural image of a bird (rooster or pheasant) with spread wings, placed within a frame of lush plant ornaments and volutes.

The decorative framing consists of symmetrically arranged volutes and scrolls, creating a sense of dynamics and elegance. Particular attention is drawn to the craftsmanship of the details — the meticulously worked feathers of the bird, plant garlands, and the floral motif in the lower part of the composition. The element is placed above a window opening, where part of a wooden frame with carved ornament is visible, emphasizing the unity of the facade's decorative solution.

The stucco work appears to be made of plaster or gypsum, painted in a light tone, creating an expressive contrast with the main tone of the building facade. Such decorative solutions are characteristic of apartment buildings and mansions from the Art Nouveau period, where zoomorphic and floral motifs were often used as an expression of the aesthetic principles of this style.