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Turquoise Art Nouveau Facade with Horseshoe Arch

#5126. Turquoise Art Nouveau Facade with Horseshoe Arch

The image showcases an exquisite example of Art Nouveau architecture. The building facade is painted in a vibrant turquoise color, creating a striking backdrop for the expressive white framing of the entrance. The central element of the composition is the unusual doorway design: a white horseshoe-shaped arch that resembles a stylized horseshoe form or an Eastern motif. This shape creates the fluid, flowing silhouette characteristic of Art Nouveau.

The entrance area features a white double door with glazing in the upper section and small steps leading up to it. Above the door is a semicircular transom window, while symmetrically placed circular windows with stained glass on either side emphasize the integrity of the architectural composition. The upper part of the arch is adorned with a decorative stucco element depicting botanical motifs – another typical feature of Art Nouveau with its affinity for natural, organic forms.

The overall composition of the facade demonstrates the characteristic Art Nouveau tendency toward asymmetry and simultaneously wholeness, where all elements are subordinated to a single artistic vision. This is a striking example of how decorative elements and functional parts of a building merge organically into a unified architectural image.

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