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The photograph captures a fragment of a historical façade, presenting a harmonious combination of hand-painted ceramic tiles and decorative elements of a doorway. The tile panel is executed in the Art Nouveau style and adorned with an elegant floral ornament – large poppy or peony flowers in delicate pink hues and decorative foliage in shades of green and blue against a light background.
To the right of the panel is part of a doorway painted in a rich blue-green color. The door frame has an elongated shape with a rounded top and light trim. Above the frame is a metal decorative element – an elegant appliqué with a star in the center, crafted in the characteristic Art Nouveau plastic, asymmetric form. This element likely serves not only as an ornament but also as a functional detail of door hardware.
The composition demonstrates the typical Art Nouveau architectural attention to detail, the aspiration to use natural motifs, and the organic unification of utilitarian function with decorative elements. The condition of the ceramic panel indicates its historical value – visible traces of time in the form of cracks and worn areas give the façade a special charm and authenticity.