The swirling, asymmetric ironwork merges with trees reflected in the glass. Although the art nouveau ironwork of many metro entrances is a Parisian icon, buildings in this style are uncommon in the city. This restrained doorway in rue Henri Barbusse is the only example I pass regularly.
An article on Un Jour de Plus à Paris led me west to the 7th arrondissement and a building that shows the style at its most flamboyant and eccentric. Street trees, road signs and parked cars make it difficult to get a view of the full facade at 29 Avenue Rapp so here instead are some of the details, starting with the magnificent front door.
(Click on any photo to view the gallery)
Art Nouveau architecture had a brief flowering in Paris from around 1890 to 1915. The facade of this 1901 building is the product of collaboration between architect Jules Lavirotte , sculptor Jean-Baptiste Larrive and ceramicist Alexandre Bigot.
A post for Thursday Doors.
August 4, 2016 at 11:27 am
Nice shots! I know how difficult is to avoid all those elements that are in the way of our object, but you made the most of it. I love Art Nouveau, although the facade is a bit overwhelming.
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August 4, 2016 at 2:49 pm
Yes, I think this facade may be better seen in small sections!
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August 4, 2016 at 3:56 pm
Oh, those are WOW! I love how the large wooden one makes for such a judgmental face! Do I dare grab the lizard and enter? Great doors!
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August 4, 2016 at 5:22 pm
The Parisians know how to do Art Nouveau don’t they! Glorious
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August 4, 2016 at 8:36 pm
Beautiful ironwork. 🙂
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August 5, 2016 at 12:05 am
Fabulous doors and I love the lizard.
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August 5, 2016 at 3:30 pm
The combination of wood and iron is so well done, I just love that one. I can appreciate the challenge of trying to capture nice doors in tight urban environments – it’s not so easy. Especially when people are so inconsiderate by parking their cars right where we need to be to get our shot 😉
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August 5, 2016 at 7:11 pm
Magnificent ….just love them!
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August 30, 2016 at 6:57 pm
I wish this style was more thoroughly explored in modern architecture
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March 29, 2018 at 2:54 pm
Where exactly is the door in your first pictures? I would love to see it in real life.
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March 29, 2018 at 6:40 pm
My caption was incorrect. The door is actually at 14 rue de l’Abbé de l’Épée, near the junction with rue Henri-Barbusse and Boulevard St-Michel, in Paris 05.
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