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Elegant Art Nouveau Facade with Decorative Female Mascaron Above the Entrance Portal

#4450. Elegant Art Nouveau Facade with Decorative Female Mascaron Above the Entrance Portal

The image showcases an exquisite entrance portal of a building in the Art Nouveau style, demonstrating the characteristic flowing, fluid lines and decorative elements typical of this architectural movement. The facade is finished in light cream tones with elegant white trim around the doorway, creating an expressive contrast.

Of particular note is the arched portal entrance with a richly decorated keystone crowned by a sculptural female face — a typical Art Nouveau motif. This mascaron detail is organically integrated into the architectural composition, giving the entrance special artistic expressiveness and symbolic significance.

The doors are made of dark wood with graceful glazing divided into sections, creating a rhythmic geometric pattern against the background of the portal's organic forms. In front of the entrance is a stone staircase with soft, flowing balustrade outlines, which is elegantly integrated into the overall composition of the facade.

The architectural solution reflects the Art Nouveau tendency toward synthesis of arts — architecture, sculpture, and decorative arts. Despite some signs of aging on the facade, this element of the building maintains its architectural integrity and artistic value as an example of elegant urban architecture from the early 20th century.

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