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The image showcases an expressive architectural decoration element on a building façade in the Art Nouveau (Jugendstil) or early 20th-century neoclassical style. The central part of the composition features a sculptural ornament above the window opening, designed as a female head with wings on both sides — a classic motif reminiscent of a stylized mask or mascaron. This decorative element serves as the keystone of the arched window and supports the balcony of the upper floor.
The façade is characterized by elegant white columns framing the composition, giving the building monumentality and classical order. The balconies feature wrought iron railings in Art Nouveau style with characteristic curved lines and floral motifs. The delicacy of the ironwork creates a striking contrast with the massive light-colored wall and columns.
Particularly noteworthy is the combination of sculptural and architectural elements: the winged female figure seems to emerge from the architectural framing of the window, creating a dynamic transition between functional and decorative elements of the façade. This solution demonstrates the architects' aspiration of that period toward a synthesis of arts and enriching urban architecture with symbolic and mythological imagery.