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Casa Vicens
The close view of the exterior of the building shows the detail of the alternating flowered ceramic tiles with plain white tiles as well as two small cupids that sit on a ledge. A vertical stained glass window is also shown.
Casa Vicens
A small cupid sits atop a window ledge with the alternating pattern of white tiles and flowered tiles behind.
Casa Vicens
In this view the rough undressed stone is visible juxtaposed next to the rough red brick and the smooth decorative ceramic tiles.
Chelsea-style boots
Pair of men's heeled Chelsea-style low boots of black leather. Designed with slightly pointed toes, the black leather uppers are of smooth calf(?) leather lower section, and black ostrich leather upper section. Zipper opening on instep side of each. 1" heel of modified Cuban style. On outside edge near ankle of each is small circular metal stud with black and gold Cardin logo/monogram. Designer's stamp inside: "Pierre Cardin / Paris - New York / Made in Spain" Stamped inside: "28221 8M 75" sand "4483" Stamped on sole of each: "8"
Christ Blessing
It is a round disc with painting of christ. Upper half of the body is visible with one hand holding a book and the other hand in gestural position. There is a circular disc behing the figure with painted motifs in green, blue and white colors. There is visible clothing worn by christ and textures are visible on the dark blue cloth worn over inside layer of clothing. Book has geen, yellow, red and white color motifs. Other than this there are two small circular discs on the plate with written text in latin. They are blue, white and red in color. Other than that metal is visible with plain golden surface.
The City of Arts and Sciences
The view shows the main portion of the exterior of the top part of the building.
Dawn
The view of the sculpture is from the reflection made by the sculpture in the reflecting basin of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe's Barcelona Pavilion from 1929. The figure is a nude female with arms gracefully raised above her head.
Embroidered shoes
Pair of cream pumps. Designed with rounded toe, the shoes are of a cream mesh with embroidered with floral motifs, giving a lace effect. The high heel is covered in cream satin, and tapers to base. Stamped inside: "Arsho for / Shoe Biz" Stamped on soles: "Leather / Leder / Cuir / Made in Spain" and "7 1/2 B"
Evening Gown
Evening gown of silk taffeta printed with an abstract design of flowers/foliage in red on white ground.
Fan
Folding fan with wooden sticks and guards, and paper leaf. The guards have applied celluloid(?) panels, the lower sections plain and the upper decorated with pastel "scales" in blue and yellow. Set with colored stones in square recesses. The paper leaf is painted on one side with a stylized design of clusters of roses in reds, pinks, and yellow/orange on a pink/mauve ground with blue shapes. "U"-shaped bail ring at bottom.
Fan
Folding fan made of thin polished wood or bamboo guards lacquered a dark mahogany and dyed purple. Paper leaf with hand-painted abstract design of flowers and foliage on a reddish ground. Metal bail. Reverse is unadorned. No visible labels or marks.
Fan
Folding fan. Plain shaped wooden sticks and guards. Leaf of cream paper with thin border of brown. On the leaf are three printed vignettes: 1) view of a street through an archway, titled "Calle de Cuchilleros"; 2) View of the exterior of a church/mission, titled "San Antonio de la Florida"; 3) Scene of a bear shaking a tree, entitled "Madrid".
Fan
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The Fish, Olympic Marina Village
The large fish shape is shown in this view between the two housing towers. The headless fish shape is copper color and seen in profile.
The Fish, Olympic Marina Village
The view of the fish is straight into the head opening. The fins spread out on either side and the gargantuan fish shape rests on a large structural support system that is visible.
Forum Building and Plaza
The view is of an apex of the triangular shaped building. Pillars underneath creating an open public space are also visible.
Forum Building and Plaza
The view is of one side of the triangular shaped and elevated building. The sliver shapes are windows. The pillars underneath and some space is also visible.
Forum Building and Plaza
A close view of the exterior shows the textured blue concrete and the glass windows. The raking angle shows one side of the triangular building.
Forum Building and Plaza
A very close detail of the exterior of the building shows the textured blue concrete and a large vertical angular break in the surface of the facade shows a window inserted in the fissure.
Forum Building and Plaza
A close detail of the exterior facade looking straight skyward shows how breaks in the surface of the triangular building are created to include windows which allows natural light into the interior space.
Forum Building and Plaza
The view is of the stairs leading down to the auditorium. The upper level which consists of the exhibition hall is supported by the pillars.
Forum Building and Plaza
The interior of the exhibition hall is shown in this view which includes one of the main support pillars. The decorative metal texture of the pillar is shown in this view as well.
Forum Building and Plaza
A close view of the decorative metal cladding of one of the pillars is shown in this view. The texture consists of shiny area punctuated with pierced areas.
Forum Building and Plaza
The view upward shows the mirror clad skylight.
Forum Building and Plaza
The close detail view shows the decorative textures of the panels comprising the skylight walls.
Hair comb
Hair comb of carved tortoise shell in a floral design; 10 1/2" length and width.
Leather pumps
Pair of heeled pumps of red calf leather. Designed with squared toes, the uppers are constructed to create a high instep tongue with red elastic at sides, and a red leather band across instep and tongue, secured with a small buckle covered with same leather. The cylindrical heel is covered by same red leather. Maker's label inside: "Created by / Navaton / Made in Spain" Stamped inside: "500 772 6 1/2" Measurements: Length: 23 cm. Width: 9 cm. Height: 12.5 cm. Heel: 6 cm. (2 1/2") high on axis with cap.
Mosque of Córdoba
Interior of the Mosque of Córdoba with some of the 36 piers and 514 columns. From the Islamic Architecture Period.
Mosque of Córdoba
View of the arabesque above portal of the Mosque of Córdoba. From the Islamic Architecture Period. ó
Olympic Marina Village
Two apartment towers with restaurants and shopping center is shown in this view from the beach.
Olympic Marina Village
The view is of one of the apartment towers of the Olympic village complex and is seen from a distance. Structural elements are painted white and are visible on the exterior of the facade.
Olympic Marina Village
A pyramid, a sphere and a square block rest on the rooftop of one of the buildings in the Olympic village. The view is a detail of the rooftop sculptures. The sphere appears to balance just on the edge of the roof.
Pillbox Hat
Pillbox hat covered in sapphire blue silk. Large sapphire blue silk rose accent with green leaves at right front. Lined in navy blue silk with navy grosgrain ribbon inner headband. Comb for securing hat to wearer's head at inside front. Designer's label on inside headband at back: "Eisa"
Pillbox Hat
Pillbox hat. The short, flat-topped cylindrical crown of tan netting is completely covered with rows of artificial magenta pink silk flowers, which have yellow thread and green plush centers. Inside the lower edge of the crown is a dark green grosgrain ribbon band which has two sections of elastic cord sewn along the sides to form loops to help secure the hat to wearer's head. Label sewn into inner ribbon band: "Eisa"
Pillbox Hat
Brown velvet pillbox cocktail hat. The low, circular crown of the hat is slightly domed. At front of hat is pinned a large 3-dimensional pear-shaped openwork jeweled ornament of gold wire set with various colors and shapes of stones. Inside of hat lined in black cloth. Around inside lower edge of crown is brown grosgrain ribbon band. Designer's label sewn to inner ribbon band: "Eisa".
Pumps
Pump style shoes of orange leather embellished with turquoise embroidery. Kitten heels; turquoise cleats on soles. Needle toe. Decorative stitching along upper and on heels.Label: Paloma Barceló
Pumps
Pair of heeled pumps of light brown suede. Designed with gently pointed round toe, the vamp opening is asymmetrical, with pointed end to outside lower edge. The upper is bordered by band of same suede pipped in light beige, following opening. The spike heel is covered with same suede. Stamped in each shoe: Chàno (TM) / Spain
Red pumps
Shoes of red textured leather, round toe box, low vamp with a strap of loops of leather across the top, block heel. Measurements: L: 22 cm. W: 7.5 cm. H: 12.5 cm. Heel: 7.5 cm, 3 inches Markings: Left- "Maisonette / Made in Spain" Right- "Neiman-Marcus
Reptile skin heels
Pump of black reptile; stiletto heel, pointed toe box, low round vamp, open profile Measurements: L: 25.8 cm. W: 8 cm. H: 14.2 cm. Heel: 8.4 cm, 3 3/8 inches Markings: L- "Madrid / Last / Neiman-Marcus / Younger Set" R- "mademoiselle / the fashion shoe"
Roman Aqueduct, Reign of Trajan
General view from E of the Roman Aqueduct, Reign of Trajan. Tallest arches are 29 meters. From the Roman Imperial Period.
Roman Aqueduct, Reign of Trajan
Detail view from E of the Roman Aqueduct, Reign of Trajan. Tallest arches are 29 meters. From the Roman Imperial Period.
Roman Aqueduct, Reign of Trajan
Raking view from the S of the Roman Aqueduct, Reign of Trajan. Tallest arches are 29 meters. From the Roman Imperial Period.
Roman Aqueduct, Reign of Trajan
Raking view from the S of the Roman Aqueduct, Reign of Trajan. Tallest arches are 29 meters. From the Roman Imperial Period.
Roman Aqueduct, Reign of Trajan
Detail view from the S with Cathedral seen through arch of the Roman Aqueduct, Reign of Trajan. Tallest arches are 29 meters. From the Roman Imperial Period.
Roman Aqueduct, Reign of Trajan
Raking view of lower portion of the Roman Aqueduct, Reign of Trajan; approaching the city from the E. Tallest arches are 29 meters high. From the Roman Imperial Period.
Sandals
Pair of women's sandals of silver metallic leather. Designed as "gladiator style" sandals, with six narrow silver leather criss-crossed or interwoven straps at front over vamp, and six more similar straps extending around ankle and originating from vertical band at heel. 5" zipper along heel band. Designer's label on both sides of sole: "Barbara Bui" Impressed on underside of sole: "Made in Spain" and "40". Attached sticker under sole showing pictograms indicating which parts of shoe are leather. Measurements: L: 25 cm. W: 9.5 cm. H: 17 cm. Heel: 1/2 cm.
Umbracle 2004
The sculptural group consists of several pieces of parallel metal bars inside which are blue, green or purple slats. They appear to undulate in the wind. They are permanently installed near the Forum Building and Plaza by Herzog and de Meuron architectural firm.
Velvet ensemble
Evening pantsuit in hot, almost fuchsia, pink cut velvet with floral motif. A) Tunic top .Almost a slub silk. Knee-length, sleeveless, rounded jewel neckline, with princess seaming, flaring below natural waist. Side slit pockets. Center back opening of nine covered snaps, lined in heavy silk. Designer's label inside at front: "Eisa" B) Pants of matching fabric. Slim fit, left side zipper, unlined. No labels or tags in pants.
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