Anno 1902: fragment of tenement house at corner of Dzirnavu Street and Krišjāņa Valdemāra Street in central Riga, Latvia. May 7, 2025
The house was built in 1902 by architect Karl Johann Felsko.
The facade of this building is one of the best, most artistically expressive and characteristic works of Karl Johann Felsko. The compositionally perfect, proportionally flawless façade decoration uses not only a wide range of architectural elements, but also rich sculptural decoration. There are full sculptures, reliefs, atlantes, masks and various plastic ornaments – almost like a sculpture exhibition. However, a sense of harmony and unity is felt throughout, ensured by a high artistic sense. The sculptures were created by August Volz, one of the most important masters of decorative sculpture in Riga.
Anno 1902: fragment of tenement house at corner of Dzirnavu Street and Krišjāņa Valdemāra Street in central Riga, Latvia. May 7, 2025
The house was built in 1902 by architect Karl Johann Felsko.
The facade of this building is one of the best, most artistically expressive and characteristic works of Karl Johann Felsko. The compositionally perfect, proportionally flawless façade decoration uses not only a wide range of architectural elements, but also rich sculptural decoration. There are full sculptures, reliefs, atlantes, masks and various plastic ornaments – almost like a sculpture exhibition. However, a sense of harmony and unity is felt throughout, ensured by a high artistic sense. The sculptures were created by August Volz, one of the most important masters of decorative sculpture in Riga.