Deauville, at the same time rose/motley

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Polychrome Baroque Facade: A Play of Color and Ornament

#4523. Polychrome Baroque Facade: A Play of Color and Ornament

The photograph captures a vibrant and colorful building facade executed in Baroque style with eclectic elements. The main color of the facade is a pleasant blue, which contrasts beautifully with bright orange decorative elements and gilded ornaments.

The upper part of the facade is crowned with a curved pediment featuring a wave-like silhouette, richly adorned with gilded stucco of floral and vegetal motifs against a reddish background. Below the pediment, there is a semi-circular window with classic muntins.

The central part of the facade features a protruding semi-circular balcony with white balustrades. Above the balcony, there is an arched door with a stained-glass window, framed by a decorative portal with golden elements. Particularly expressive are the orange vertical stripes and pilasters that create a rhythmic articulation and give the facade a sense of dynamism.

The bright polychrome finish and carefully crafted decorative elements indicate a high level of craftsmanship and are characteristic of the ceremonial architecture of the late 19th - early 20th century, when architects strived to create expressive, memorable architectural images.