Growing up, to me iron work meant the black iron railings along the front step of a house. Most of them were similar, if not downright the same. It’s like there’s a giant factory to manufacture railings and they offer one style fits all. Kind of like a driveway, they were just there.
Tremendous. Wonderful shots of beautiful pieces of "functional art." You capture the differnt aesthetic magnificently. I scrolled through some old photos and found two striking examples of ironwork on doors in Cádiz, examples similar to the ones you have posted but with even more of an art deco feel. Keep looking, observing, and seeing with your appreciative eye.
Thank you. This is beautiful! Forgive me if I forgot, but have you shared the swirly black and white pavers by the beach? I have not been to Lisbon but have seen the copycat walkway in Rio de Janeiro. Lovely!
I don't think there were any ironworks on the houses I grew up in, but I really can't remember. The ones in Portugal are gorgeous, esp. the green ones. I understand the holes in the doors, but not the holes in the buildings. Just decorative, or do those serve a purpose? Definitely do balconies.
Thank you for addressing ironwork. I love it! The swirls and whorls ! I love it when an artist takes metal and creates lace!
This post was decidedly the high point of my day!
Yes, please, balconies!
Refreshing and delightful to see.
Tremendous. Wonderful shots of beautiful pieces of "functional art." You capture the differnt aesthetic magnificently. I scrolled through some old photos and found two striking examples of ironwork on doors in Cádiz, examples similar to the ones you have posted but with even more of an art deco feel. Keep looking, observing, and seeing with your appreciative eye.
Gorgeous! Always love the posts about the beauty all around you!
Thank you. This is beautiful! Forgive me if I forgot, but have you shared the swirly black and white pavers by the beach? I have not been to Lisbon but have seen the copycat walkway in Rio de Janeiro. Lovely!
I don't think there were any ironworks on the houses I grew up in, but I really can't remember. The ones in Portugal are gorgeous, esp. the green ones. I understand the holes in the doors, but not the holes in the buildings. Just decorative, or do those serve a purpose? Definitely do balconies.
Fantastic!!!!! We love the ironwork. Thanks for sharing!
I am Pprtuguese and in Portugal almost everyone, like me, have lived in a house with this kind of ironwork. Thanks for your article
You should have Susan Frager send you a photo of the ironwork on the staircase inside her home.
Love this! Thanks! Yes, balconies, please! 💖