80,00 €
Hiroya Tanaka
42.7 x 63.8
Paper
Estimated delivery approximately 1 week after order confirmation
The poster drawing of the façade of Casa Batlló, a copy of the original drawn by architect Hiroya Tanaka, is a fascinating document that captures the essence of Antoni Gaudí’s masterpiece. Unlike a photograph, this technical and artistic plan becomes an analytical tool that breaks down the complexity of the building into lines and shadows, allowing a deeper appreciation of its structure and ornamentation.
The drawing presents the façade in a front view, where the “skin” of the house can be appreciated in its entirety. The roof, with its iconic ridge tiles and scaled tile roof, is presented as the back of a dragon, a recurring symbol in Gaudí’s work. The chimneys, rising like sculptural figures, add a touch of fantasy to the composition. The main part of the façade, with its wrought iron balconies resembling masks or skulls, is shown in intricate detail. The work of light and shadow in the drawing highlights the undulation of the facade, which seems to have a life of its own, a movement that breaks with the rigidity of the neighboring building. The windows, with their organic shapes and leaded glass, hint at the flow of light that illuminates the interior.
This drawing is not just an architectural plan; it is a work of art in itself. It is a manifestation of Gaudi’s vision, a representation of how nature, light and fantasy come together to create a masterpiece of Modernism. In Hiroya Tanaka’s stroke, Casa Batlló reveals its soul: a building that transcends its function to become a visual story, a monument to creativity and imagination that has endured through time.
