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Bright Yellow Jugendstil: Façade with Double Bay Windows and Heraldic Decoration

#4436. Bright Yellow Jugendstil: Façade with Double Bay Windows and Heraldic Decoration

The image showcases an impressive example of early 20th century Art Nouveau (Jugendstil) architecture. The building's façade is painted in a rich yellow color, creating a striking contrast with the dark decorative elements. The central part of the façade with two expressive bay windows of different shapes deserves special attention.

The upper bay window is executed in a dark color, has a hexagonal shape with rich carved decorations and is topped with a dome-shaped roof. The lower bay window has a more classical form, with a polygonal base and elegant decorative finishing. Between the bay windows, there is a luxurious heraldic element with eagles and shields, executed in a red and gold color scheme.

The façade is richly adorned with floral ornaments and decorative elements in the Secession style – elegant curls, wavy lines, and stylized floral motifs. Particularly expressive are the symmetrical ornamental compositions on both sides of the central bay window, including heraldic elements and sinuous lines typical of Art Nouveau.

The white window frames create additional contrast with the yellow façade and emphasize the architectural rhythm of the building. Decorative wrought iron elements along the edges of the façade are also noticeable, adding completeness to the composition. Such detailing and richness of decor testify to the high craftsmanship and represent a vivid example of Central European architecture from the turn of the 19th-20th centuries.

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