Wednesday 9 July 2008

Art Nouveau

The Hague has many streets where Art Nouveau is magnificently expressed in architecture.

9 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hello blognote,

Not sure I should just use your screen name or not, but I came to thank you for the visits and comments.

And then I wanted to comment on your Art Nouveau post today. I always liked this period in our history here too but I don't think it has been expressed as well as it might have been.

I like the example you photographed. It has all the glorious details found in that period and on one building.

Patty and I will be celebrating 53 years of marriage on July 12th. Think of it as a long-term relationship.

I have invited bloggers to offer suggestions on a gift for me to give Patty and the list would not be complete without your ideas.

Abraham Lincoln
Brookville Daily Photo

Diederick Wijmans said...

Thank you for your comments, Abraham.
My name is Diederick. Please call me with my real name.
Art Nouveau is very well represented in many buildings and houses in The Hague and offers us its best expressions. I can recommend visits to this city.

Again, many best wishes of future happiness to you and Patty and...I had already left my suggestion for a gift to Patty on your blog.

Dido said...

I love it I love it I love it! Den Haag is beautiful.

Diederick Wijmans said...

Dank je, Dido! The more I visit my hometown, the more I like it!

Julie said...

The white building is most delightful but then again, so is the darker one alongside. I just have one little puzzling thought - how does one get in? I am not able to see a door way and the white windows are up off the footpath.

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Diederick Wijmans said...

I just photographed the upper floors, Julie!!
I did not have a wide-angle lens, so I cloose these two upper floors which were more interesting. These are all houses in a row in front of a canal, all with their own characteristics.

Virginia said...

Another beauty. I am enjoying your series of lovely homes. Is this one celadon green or is it a reflection perhaps. Like it very much.

Pat said...

I too am an art nouveau lover, starting with some metro entrances in Paris and all things similar. I like the photos you've posted!

Diederick Wijmans said...

it is the reflection of the trees along the canal where these houses are standing. Thanks for your comments,Virginia!!

Thank you too, Bibi!!