Watching From The Roof of The Municipal House by sandra46
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Description
I've always been fascinated by the artistic production of the late 19th-early 20th centuries. The voluptuously restless statues, look in a provocative way at the passers-by; their robes and cloaks are always shown as if frozen by a chilly wind in a convulsive movement. Here I also like the big martial, mysterious faces framing the main sculpture. I'm not surprised that many movies, such as the immortal Ghostbusters, were located in Fin de siècle buildings!
Originally this palace was the site of the Royal Court, built around 1383. It continued to be the main residence of the city's rulers until 1483,then the building became a seminary and later a military academy. It was eventually demolished in 1903. The site of the demolished palace was quickly filled in with the construction of a large cultural center and concert hall.Completed in 1911, the Municipal House is now Prague's most spectacular Art Nouveau building.
Thank you for your kind comments.
Comments (53)
Faemike55
Excellent capture! those faces are so stern, as if to disapprove what the people are doing!
MOSKETON
FANTASTICA.
renecyberdoc
oustanding architecture those where great artists,really.
flaviok
Compartilho de seu fascinio minha amiga, é uma benção que nos traga estas imagens e informação magnificas, aplausos (5)
claude19
I totally agree with you ... the late eighteenth and early nineteenth were very rich Architextures, in rare, such as marble (except Italy) as the late nineteenth and the first 30 years of the twentieth were the Epoq of Art Nouveau, and the use of insects as common reasons décoratrionzs (dragonflies, butterflies, bees)
frankie96
Those artisans did some great work.....
jmb007
bonne photo!!
brycek
Beautiful capture!!
flora-crassella
wonderful image!!!!!!!!
SoulEatar
These kind of scenes are so incredible - I would so love to photograph something like this - The artistry is so classic - Wonderful Work !
dochtersions
What very outstanding beautiful to look at! Superb colors too.
magnus073
Great job on this one Sandra as this capture is breathtaking. This is easily one of the most beautiful and detailed statues I have ever seen.
doriano
I CONTINUE FOLLOWING YOUR INTERESTING REPORTAGE!
jayfar
Great shot well seen. The one above sees all!!!
Umbetro38
However a Eyecatcher with many Info´s
carlx
Fantastic image and style!!!
mermaid
what a wonderful shot of this old building, Sandra!
drifterlee
Wonderful shot!!
volcomman1
great shot many to see!!
0rest4wicked
I am so enjoying this tour of Prague!
jeroni
Splendid composition and colors my friend
Miska7
Really nice capture! Well done.
blondeblurr
Those mysterious and very stern faces appear, as if they are watching over the city treasures - and why not ? classic style of preservation, BB
jocko500
wonderful shot here
wysiwig
Disappointed that they destroyed a 420 year old building. This is a wonderful example of the architecture during the Hapsburg empire. You've captured it very well, excellent composition. I'd be interested in knowing what the figures represent.
Minda
wonderful capture sandra..
mgtcs
WOW....This is a marvelous image my dear, superb sculpture, perfect shot!
watapki66
Wonderful shot!
Radar_rad-dude
Again! A most exotic and culturally marvelous photo and descriptive! I am so thankful for your shared experiences! It is almost as good as being there. Perhaps better because I would be at a great loss to find someone as knowlegeable and enjoyable as Sandra! Thank you so much!
danapommet
Beautiful capture Sandra. There is so much to see in this photo. AWESOME find and share. Dana