#672. Historical Brick Façade with Decorative Consoles and Arched Portal

The photograph showcases an interesting fragment of a brick façade of a historical building, executed in the Art Nouveau style of the early 20th century or eclectic architecture. The main focus of the image is the architectural design of the entrance group with its characteristic decorative elements.

The façade is constructed from red brick with meticulously planned masonry. Particularly eye-catching are the massive decorative brackets flanking the doorway, designed as stylized caryatids or consoles with lion heads at the upper section. These supporting elements uphold a semicircular arch above the entrance, creating an expressive portal.

Above the arch sits a decorative frieze with relief ornamentation, unfortunately partially lost to time. The window openings have a rectangular shape with arched elements in the lower part of the façade. The architectural composition is complemented by rhythmic decoration in the form of a dentiled cornice, which gives the façade expressiveness and plasticity.

Despite showing signs of age, the building maintains its historical appearance and represents a valuable example of urban architecture with characteristic attention to detail and proportions.