#4697. Art Nouveau Façade with Floral Majolica and Lion Mascaron

This is a remarkable example of Art Nouveau architecture with decorative façade elements characteristic of this style. The image shows a fragment of a building with a colorful majolica panel placed between the windows. The composition is created using bright glazed ceramic tiles.

The central place in the decorative design is occupied by a vertical axis, crowned with an expressive black mascaron in the form of a lion's head, from which concentric circles radiate. Below it unfolds a complex floral composition with elegant flowing lines typical of Art Nouveau aesthetics. The plant ornament includes stylized pink flowers (possibly roses or poppies), green leaves, and blue decorative elements.

The façade demonstrates techniques typical of Art Nouveau: asymmetry in details while maintaining overall symmetrical composition, natural motifs, and fluid "flowing" lines. The window frames are painted green, which harmoniously complements the color palette of the ceramic panel. This decorative façade solution is a vivid example of how Art Nouveau architecture sought to synthesize arts, transforming utilitarian building surfaces into works of art.