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The image showcases an expressive architectural decorative element in Art Deco or modernized neoclassical style. The central feature of the composition is an octagonal clock with a distinct black and white dial, integrated into a sculptural facade framing.
On either side of the clock are allegorical sculptures crafted in light-colored stone. To the left is a male figure in a heroic pose with a raised arm, personifying dawn or awakening, emphasized by the symbol of a rising sun. To the right is a female figure in drapery, with a more serene, contemplative posture, possibly symbolizing evening or night. Next to her is an owl – a traditional symbol of wisdom and nocturnal hours.
Above the clock is a small window with blue stained glass in a geometric frame, which adds vertical dimension to the composition and connects it to the upper floors of the building. The entire ensemble is executed in light tones, creating a strong contrast with the clock face.
The architectural solution of the facade reflects an aspiration toward monumentality and symbolism, characteristic of public buildings from the first half of the 20th century. The sculptural elements are harmoniously integrated into the architecture, forming a unified artistic composition where a functional element (the clock) becomes the center of an expressive decorative ensemble.