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ANTONIO GAUDI, BY GEORGE R. COLLINS |
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"Plate 29. Typical of the painstaking craftsmanship of the Palacio Guell is this three-dimensional construction evolved from the escutcheon of Catalonia. The door grilles are so contrived that one sees out but not in." ("Antonio Gaudi," by George R. Collins)
"Plate 30. These parabolic arches were selected by Eusebio Guell over a variety of more conservative facade designs that Gaudi prepared for him. The curling Art Nouveau ironwork of the doors contains the patron's initials "E" and "G" above and at the bottom corners, coiled serpents." ("Antonio Gaudi," by George R. Collins)
"Plate 31. Rear of the Palacio Guell. Note how the unusual blinds and the variety of roof elements contrast with the simple rhythms of the window openings." ("Antonio Gaudi," by George R. Collins)
"Plate 32. Roof of the Palacio Guell. The tall cupola shell is surmounted by a cross, with which Gaudi nearly always finished off his buildings." ("Antonio Gaudi," by George R. Collins)
"Plate 33. Palacio Guell, Barcelona. Entrance vestibule with dismounting steps. Carriages were parked in coachroom behind the door at left. The bulging grille behind the steps gives light to the spiral ramp below." ("Antonio Gaudi," by George R. Collins)
"Plate 34. Interior of the Palacio Guell (1885-89) in its heyday. Unfortunately the house was occupied during the Civil War by the garbage-collector's union and stripped almost bare." ("Antonio Gaudi," by George R. Collins)
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