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Lilac Art Nouveau Facade with Moorish Motifs (1912)

#2571. Lilac Art Nouveau Facade with Moorish Motifs (1912)

Before us stands an expressive facade in the Art Nouveau style with clear influences from Catalan Modernism. Built in 1912, as indicated on the decorative cartouche on the facade, the building showcases characteristic features of Spanish architecture from the early 20th century.

The facade is painted in a delicate lilac color, creating an exquisite contrast with the white decorative elements and red-brick sections. The central part of the facade is accentuated by a vertical decorative element featuring the construction date, framed by elegant stucco work. Symmetrically arranged arched windows on both floors are adorned with decorative elements and equipped with wrought iron balconies.

Of particular note is the corner turret with a green dome topped by a metal spire, which gives the building a unique silhouette. Below the turret is a decorative semi-circular wrought iron balcony. The upper floor incorporates decorative Moorish arches, reflecting the influence of the Neo-Moorish style popular in Spanish architecture of that period.

The wrought iron balcony railings demonstrate virtuoso metalwork characteristic of Art Nouveau, with plant motifs and elegant curves. The decorative elements of the facade, including stucco ornaments, cartouches, and capitals, are executed with exceptional attention to detail, testifying to the high craftsmanship of artisans from the beginning of the last century.

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