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Organic Art Nouveau: Peacock Facade with Coniferous Decor

#4591. Organic Art Nouveau: Peacock Facade with Coniferous Decor

The photograph captures a magnificent fragment of a building facade in the Art Nouveau style, made of light-colored sandstone or limestone. This is an exquisite example of organic architecture from the early 20th century, where natural motifs dominate the decorative elements.

The luxurious sculptural decor draws particular attention. The central element of the composition is a stylized peacock figure with a lush tail that transforms into a spiral ornament. This element adorns the upper part of the window opening and creates a powerful accent in the overall facade composition. The spiral curls, characteristic of Art Nouveau, organically transition into floral ornaments.

Around the perimeter of the facade, there is an exquisite botanical ornament featuring pine or spruce branches with cones, masterfully carved in stone. This motif repeats on the pilasters and in the window frames, giving the entire facade a rhythmic and cohesive quality.

The architectural solution for balconies with blue wrought iron railings creates an expressive contrast with the warm tone of the facade. The railings are executed in the fluid style characteristic of Art Nouveau, with flowing lines and botanical motifs.

The windows have an arched form, which is also typical for Art Nouveau architecture. Under one of the windows, there is a decorative semicircular metal console, likely supporting a flower box, which complements the overall organic concept of the building.

This facade fragment demonstrates the virtuoso craftsmanship of stonemasons and sculptors of that era, as well as the aspiration of Art Nouveau architects to synthesize architecture and decorative arts into a unified artistic creation.

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