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The image captures a magnificent example of architectural decoration, featuring a sculptural depiction of a lizard among stylized oak leaves. This detail is part of an arched element of the facade, presumably in Art Nouveau or Neo-Gothic style, characteristic of the late 19th to early 20th century.
The sculptural composition is made of light-colored stone or stucco, demonstrating a high level of craftsmanship in stone carving. The lizard is depicted in a dynamic pose, as if moving through the foliage, which adds liveliness and naturalism to the composition, typical of the Art Nouveau style with its attention to natural forms.
The framing architectural elements include classical profiled moldings that contrast with the organic forms of flora and fauna in the central composition. This combination of strict architectural lines with natural motifs creates an interesting visual effect, characteristic of eclectic and modernist facades.
Such decorative elements were often used as symbolic elements in architecture, where animals and plants could carry certain meaningful significance or simply serve aesthetic purposes, emphasizing the connection of architecture with the natural world.