Art Nouveau, at the same time blue

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Blue Winged Facade: Exquisite Art Nouveau Portal

#6089. Blue Winged Facade: Exquisite Art Nouveau Portal

The image shows an impressive entrance portal of a building in the Art Nouveau style. The facade is finished in a soft yellowish color, which serves as a perfect background for the expressive blue decorative elements surrounding the doorway.

The central element of the composition is a stylized sculptural mask at the top of the arch, framed by outstretched wings, giving the entrance monumentality and symbolic significance. The ornamental design around the door features whimsical floral and zoomorphic motifs with the flowing, sinuous lines characteristic of Art Nouveau. The exquisite asymmetry in details, combined with the structural symmetry of the framing, creates a dynamic visual effect.

The door itself is a double-leafed design made of dark wood with geometric glazing in the upper section and metal handles. The contrast between the dark wooden door and the soft blue decorative framing enhances the expressiveness of the entire composition. Next to the door, there's a small information plaque, as well as the house number "10 1/2," indicating historical numbering.

This portal is a striking example of the decorative richness of early 20th century Art Nouveau architecture, where a functional element of the building is transformed into a genuine work of art.