Artistic, at the same time turquoise

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Neo-Gothic Green Facade Portal of a Victorian House

#4658. Neo-Gothic Green Facade Portal of a Victorian House

This architectural element represents an excellent example of a Victorian entrance portal in a brick building. The porch is designed in a neo-Gothic style with characteristic decorative elements. Visually, the bright turquoise-green color of the portal dominates, creating an expressive contrast with the red-orange brickwork of the facade.

The portal is framed by two columns with decorative capitals, richly adorned with floral ornaments. The upper part is designed as a gabled structure with pointed finials and metallic decorative elements resembling Gothic pinnacles. In the central part of each gable, there are circular rosettes with a floral motif.

The door itself is white, double-leaved, with two narrow glazed panels and a traditional mail slot. Above the door is a rectangular transom window. Several stone steps lead to the entrance. The base of the portal is made of a darker material, creating visual stability for the composition.

Such decorative portals were popular in late Victorian architecture in Great Britain, where special attention was paid to the entrance group as an element emphasizing the status of the house and its owners. The preservation of historical detailing and the bright color scheme make this portal a particularly noteworthy architectural element.

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