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Decorative Art Nouveau Façade Columns with Botanical Motifs

#1945. Decorative Art Nouveau Façade Columns with Botanical Motifs

The image showcases a magnificent architectural element from a façade in Art Nouveau or Eclectic style. We can see a fragment of a window frame decoration featuring two ornate columns. These columns display exquisite carving and ornamental capitals of different designs: the left one adorned with a geometric floral pattern, while the right one features two rosettes or spiral-like elements.

The column shafts are decorated with botanical motifs in several registers, giving the structure rhythm and visual interest. Particularly noteworthy is the contrast between the delicate stone carving and the modern functional element—a light fixture or possibly a motion sensor—installed between the columns.

The bottom of the image reveals a decorative stone frieze with floral ornamentation and the image of a bird (possibly a swallow), which was a characteristic motif in architecture from the late 19th to early 20th century. Such rich decorative façade treatment testifies to the high level of craftsmanship of the stonemasons and the architects' aspiration of that period to create a comprehensive artwork where each detail is imbued with meaning and aesthetic value.