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Exquisite Wooden Facade: Russian Art Nouveau Mansion with Rich Wood Carvings

#464. Exquisite Wooden Facade: Russian Art Nouveau Mansion with Rich Wood Carvings

The photograph depicts a magnificent example of wooden architecture in the Russian Art Nouveau style with elements of traditional architecture. The two-story mansion is painted in a warm ochre color, which harmoniously complements the rich woodcarving decorating the facade.

The building features an asymmetrical composition and characteristic tall spire-like towers on the roof with elegant finials. Particular attention is drawn to the abundant decor: carved window frames, decorative fascia boards, bargeboards, and cornices, all executed with exceptional craftsmanship. The facade is enriched with various carved elements — floral ornaments, geometric patterns, and figurative compositions.

A notable detail is the bay window on the second floor with large windows framed by exquisite carvings, creating additional space and providing good interior lighting. The entrance group is decorated with a canopy on decorative supports. The wooden elements of the facade demonstrate the highest level of carving artistry, characteristic of Russian wooden architecture from the late 19th to early 20th century.

Windows of various shapes and sizes, integrated into the overall composition, emphasize the functionality of the interior spaces while simultaneously serving as important decorative elements of the exterior. The combination of utility and high artistic value is a distinctive feature of this architectural monument.

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