Art Nouveau/Gothic, at the same time grey/turquoise

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Modernist Facade with Mosaic Panel: A Vibrant Example of Catalan Trencadís

#4616. Modernist Facade with Mosaic Panel: A Vibrant Example of Catalan Trencadís

Before us is an expressive fragment of a building facade in the Art Nouveau style with a clear influence of the Catalan Modernist tradition, reminiscent of Antonio Gaudí's works. The central element of the composition is a magnificent mosaic panel located above two arched windows. The mosaic represents a vivid abstract composition made of numerous fragments of glass and ceramics in blue, red, green, and purple hues, creating a dynamic, picturesque pattern characteristic of the trencadís technique.

The facade is structured symmetrically: two identical arched windows with wooden louvered shutters in a greenish-turquoise color are placed under a wave-like mosaic crest. Between the windows and the mosaic runs a horizontal purple ceramic strip, serving as a compositional divider. The window arches are framed in light-colored stone, contrasting with the brightness of the mosaic.

The balcony in front of the windows is framed by an elegant metal balustrade with decorative elements in the Art Nouveau style. In the center of the railing, an ornamental motif is visible, likely executed in wrought iron technique. The thin vertical elements of the railing create a rhythmic pattern that echoes the vertical lines of the window shutters.

The facade demonstrates the characteristic Art Nouveau organic combination of functionality and decorativeness, where each detail is simultaneously a structural element and an artistic statement. The overall color scheme with predominant turquoise, blue, and red tones creates a cheerful, Mediterranean atmosphere.

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