{"product_id":"ancient-stairs-of-barcelona-spain-architectural","title":"Barcelona Carved Stone Staircase Black and White Architectural Print","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis square Barcelona staircase print brings worn steps and carved stone detail to your wall in black and white. Ornate upright posts, small columns and diagonal rails contrast with plainer masonry and a simple wall handrail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe staircase rises across this photograph in a series of worn stone steps. Beside it, carved posts and small columns support a broad diagonal rail, with a simpler handrail running along the wall behind. I photographed this detail in Barcelona in 2005. The contrast between plain masonry and intricate carving gives the scene several different rhythms to follow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe nearest carved post is a strong point of focus. Curling forms cover its two visible faces, standing out against the straighter edges of the steps. Farther left, another panel introduces figures and ornament between the smaller columns. I enjoy moving from one decorative element to the next, then stepping back visually to see how they fit within the staircase as a whole.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wall and steps have their own texture. Darker marks pass through the pale stone, joints divide the blocks, and the step edges show subtle irregularities. Black and white makes those variations clear without competing with the carving. The repeating horizontal treads balance the longer diagonal lines above them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat first held my attention was the timeworn appearance of the stairs. That quality remains visible in the surfaces themselves, while the ornament gives the structure a more individual character. The close framing leaves the photograph centred on those details rather than the wider street.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI would choose this image for someone interested in Barcelona, carved architectural stone or monochrome detail photography. On a wall, its square composition brings together a strong rising line and many smaller forms to examine. The pleasure is in discovering how the practical steps and the decorative rail share the same structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e© Dan Kosmayer, 2005\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dan Kosmayer Photography","offers":[{"title":"10 × 10 inches (25.4 × 25.4 cm)","offer_id":40739613638735,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 × 12 inches (30.5 × 30.5 cm)","offer_id":40739613671503,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14 × 14 inches (35.6 × 35.6 cm)","offer_id":40739613769807,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 × 16 inches (40.6 × 40.6 cm)","offer_id":40739613704271,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18 × 18 inches (45.7 × 45.7 cm)","offer_id":67602045042767,"sku":null,"price":64.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 × 20 inches (50.8 × 50.8 cm)","offer_id":40739613737039,"sku":null,"price":72.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"28 × 28 inches (71.1 × 71.1 cm)","offer_id":41185218822223,"sku":"","price":105.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/9685\/2047\/files\/Barcelona-Carved-Stone-Staircase-Black-and-White-Architectural-Photography-1.jpg?v=1791443569","url":"https:\/\/dinkosmayer.com\/products\/ancient-stairs-of-barcelona-spain-architectural","provider":"Dan Kosmayer Fine Art Photography","version":"1.0","type":"link"}