Facade Painting Collection

Old farm in St. Magdalena in the Villnoess Valley, South Tyrol, Italy

Historic city pharmacy on Reichenstrasse in the old town of Fuessen, Allgaeu, Bavaria, Germany

Inner courtyard of the High Castle of Fuessen, Allgaeu, Bavaria, Germany

Traditional facacde painting in the old town of Bad Reichenhall, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

Historic houses with traditional facacde painting in Wallgau, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

Traditional facacde painting on farmhouse in Obertilliach in Lesachtal, East Tyrol, Austria

Historic inn zum Stern in Oetz in the Oetz valley, Tyrol, Austria

Inner courtyard of Prosels Castle in Vols am Schlern, South Tyrol, Italy

Historic town hall in the old town of Lindau on Lake Constance, Swabia, Bavaria, Germany

Ornate half-timbered house on the market square of Bad Camberg, Hesse, Germany

Farmhouse in Unterammergau, Upper Bavaria, Allgaau, Bavaria, Germany
Farmhouse in Unterammergau, Upper Bavaria, AllgAau, Bavaria, Germany

View of Cathedral square, Milan (b / w photo)
3559388 View of Cathedral square, Milan (b/w photo) by Fratelli Alinari (fl.1854-1920); (add.info.: Artist: Dolcebuono, Giovanni Giacomo; Solari, Giovanni; Solari)

The Hermitage (Winter Palace) St Petersburg, 1890 (b / w photo)
1729675 The Hermitage (Winter Palace) St Petersburg, 1890 (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: St Petersburg, Russia)

The Giraldillo or weather vane atop the Giralda tower. Seville cathedral
7264949 The Giraldillo or weather vane atop the Giralda tower. Seville cathedral by Spanish School, (16th century); Catedral de Santa Maria de la Sede, Seville

Palace of the Rectorate, Sapienza University in Rome, 1935 (b / w photo)
1730984 Palace of the Rectorate, Sapienza University in Rome, 1935 (b/w photo) by Italian Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Sapienza University in Rome 1935)

The Movings, 1822 (oil on canvas)
5861348 The Movings, 1822 (oil on canvas) by Boilly, Louis Leopold (1761-1845); 73--92 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: Louis-Leopold Boilly (1761-1845))

La Terrasse, Place de l Ecole Militaire, Paris, c. 1930 (b / w photo)
1730790 La Terrasse, Place de l Ecole Militaire, Paris, c.1930 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: The restaurant " La Terrasse, place de l Ecole Militaire, Paris)

The Ceramics and Glass Pavilion, Paris World Fair, 1937 (b / w photo)
1730189 The Ceramics and Glass Pavilion, Paris World Fair, 1937 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: World Fair, Paris, 1937 : the pavilion of ceramic and glass)

Synagogue on the Rue de la Victoire, Paris, c. 1880 (colour engraving)
1730126 Synagogue on the Rue de la Victoire, Paris, c.1880 (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Paris : synagogue (" rue de la Victoire" ), engraving, c. 1880)

Building on Rue de Port-Mahon, Paris, c. 1930 (b / w photo)
1730794 Building on Rue de Port-Mahon, Paris, c.1930 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: Building in rue de Port-mahon, Paris, 30 s, Art Deco style)

Studio Universel, Paris, 1933 (b / w photo)
1730837 Studio Universel, Paris, 1933 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: Movie theater " Studio Universel" in Paris, 1933)

La Terrasse, Place de L Ecole Militaire, c. 1930 (b / w photo)
1730825 La Terrasse, Place de L Ecole Militaire, c.1930 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: The restaurant " La Terrasse, place de l Ecole Militaire, Paris, 30 s)

Lux Cinema, Rue de Rennes, Paris. c. 1930 (b / w photo)
1730796 Lux Cinema, Rue de Rennes, Paris. c.1930 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: Movie theater Lux, rue de Rennes, Paris, opened in 1930, Art Deco style)

Anspach Department Store, Brussels, c. 1930 (b / w photo)
1730191 Anspach Department Store, Brussels, c.1930 (b/w photo) by Belgian Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: Les galeries Anspach (grand magasin) a Bruxelles, style Art Deco

The Aluminium Pavlion, Paris World Fair, 1937 (b / w photo)
1730187 The Aluminium Pavlion, Paris World Fair, 1937 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: World Fair, Paris, 1937 : the pavilion of aluminium (architect Thibout))

Albrecht Durers House in Nuremberg, Germany, 1841 (colour engraving)
1729671 Albrecht Durers House in Nuremberg, Germany, 1841 (colour engraving) by German School, (19th century); (add.info.: The house of painter Albrecht Durer (1471-1528) in Nuremberg, Germany

Birthplace of Johann Sebastian Bach in Eisenbach (engraving)
1729630 Birthplace of Johann Sebastian Bach in Eisenbach (engraving) by German School; (add.info.: Birthplace of german composer Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) in Eisenach, Germany)

Savoy Movie Theatre, The Hague, Holland, 1936 (b / w photo)
1729084 Savoy Movie Theatre, The Hague, Holland, 1936 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Movie theatre Savoy in the Hague, Holland, with Oranje Hein by Max Nosseck 1936)

The Metropole Palace, The Hague, Holland, 1936 (b / w photo)
1729083 The Metropole Palace, The Hague, Holland, 1936 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Movie theatre Metropole Palace in The Hague, Holland, 1936)

Loggia del Capitaniato, Vicenza, Itally (photo)
6336775 Loggia del Capitaniato, Vicenza, Itally (photo) by Palladio, Andrea (1508-80); Vicenza, Veneto, Italy; © Mark Edward Smith

Vincenzo Scamozzi, Andrea Tiralli, Duodo villa, Monselice, Veneto, Italy, 2009 (photo)
6344391 Vincenzo Scamozzi, Andrea Tiralli, Duodo villa, Monselice, Veneto, Italy, 2009 (photo) by Scamozzi, Vincenzo (1552-1616); Treviso, Veneto, Italy; © Mark Edward Smith

Foscari Widmann Villa, La Malcontenta, Mira, Veneto, Italy (photo)
6336804 Foscari Widmann Villa, La Malcontenta, Mira, Veneto, Italy (photo) by Palladio, Andrea (1508-80); Mira, Veneto, Italy; (add.info.: Palladio, Andrea (1508-80)); © Mark Edward Smith

The Pavillon des Halles in Paris, 1980 (b / w photo)
7261865 The Pavillon des Halles in Paris, 1980 (b/w photo) by Baltard, Victor (1805-74); (add.info.: Exterior view of the Pavillon des Halles in Paris on September 18)

The Pavillon des Halles in Paris, 1980 (b / w photo)
7261858 The Pavillon des Halles in Paris, 1980 (b/w photo) by Baltard, Victor (1805-74); (add.info.: Exterior view of the Pavillon des Halles in Paris on September 18)

Loggia del Capitaniato, Vicenza, Italy (photo)
6336773 Loggia del Capitaniato, Vicenza, Italy (photo) by Palladio, Andrea (1508-80); Vicenza, Veneto, Italy; © Mark Edward Smith

Vincenzo Scamozzi, Andrea Tiralli, Duodo villa, Monselice, Veneto, Italy, 2009 (photo)
6344390 Vincenzo Scamozzi, Andrea Tiralli, Duodo villa, Monselice, Veneto, Italy, 2009 (photo) by Scamozzi, Vincenzo (1552-1616); Treviso, Veneto, Italy; © Mark Edward Smith

Mafra Monastery, 1842 (engraving)
7262275 Mafra Monastery, 1842 (engraving) by Reiss, C. (fl.1842); 9.7x14.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: signed v.C. Reiss Captions Mafra Monastery in Portugal and Aus d. Kunstanst. D)

Basilica palladiana by Andrea Palladio, Vicenza, Italy (photo)
6336771 Basilica palladiana by Andrea Palladio, Vicenza, Italy (photo) by Palladio, Andrea (1508-80); Vicenza, Veneto, Italy; © Mark Edward Smith

Loggia Valmarana, Salvi Garden, Vicenza, Italy (photo)
6336776 Loggia Valmarana, Salvi Garden, Vicenza, Italy (photo) by Palladio, Andrea (1508-80) (after); Villa Valmarana ai Nani, Vicenza

Loggia del Capitaniato, Vicenza, Itally (photo)
6336774 Loggia del Capitaniato, Vicenza, Itally (photo) by Palladio, Andrea (1508-80); Vicenza, Veneto, Italy; © Mark Edward Smith

Basilica Palladiana, Piazza dei Signori, Vicenza, Italy (photo)
6336772 Basilica Palladiana, Piazza dei Signori, Vicenza, Italy (photo) by Palladio, Andrea (1508-80); Vicenza, Veneto, Italy; © Mark Edward Smith

Giuseppe Jappelli, Gera Villa, Conegliano, Veneto, Italy, 2010 (photo)
6344402 Giuseppe Jappelli, Gera Villa, Conegliano, Veneto, Italy, 2010 (photo) by Jappelli, Giuseppe (1783-1852); Conegliano Cathedral, Veneto, Italy; (add.info.: 1827); © Mark Edward Smith

Procession of Queen Louise de Lorraine-Vaudemont (1553-1601) Leaving the Palais du Louvre for the Maison de Charite
XIR232806 Procession of Queen Louise de Lorraine-Vaudemont (1553-1601) Leaving the Palais du Louvre for the Maison de Charite, 1584 (pen & ink and w/c on paper) by Houel, Nicolas (c.1524-87) (attr)

House facade. Architect G. Decordier. 1932
7141877 House facade. Architect G. Decordier. 1932. by Decordier, Gilbert (1899-1946); (add.info.: Adriaan Brouwerstraat 10, Oudenaarde, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium); © Paul Maeyaert

Postcard depicting Saint Aubin Cathedral, Namur, c. 1900 (litho)
1720160 Postcard depicting Saint Aubin Cathedral, Namur, c. 1900 (litho) by Belgian School, (20th century); (add.info.: Namur (Belgium) : Saint Aubin cathedral, postcard, c. 1900)

Postcard depicting Meaux Town Hall, c. 1900 (litho)
1720157 Postcard depicting Meaux Town Hall, c. 1900 (litho) by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: Meaux (Seine-et-Marne) : l hotel de ville, carte postale, c

Postcard depicting Namur Town Hall, c. 1900 (litho)
1720158 Postcard depicting Namur Town Hall, c. 1900 (litho) by Belgian School, (20th century); (add.info.: Namur (Belgium) : town hall, postcard, c. 1900)

Law Courts, Caen, 1787 (engraving)
1721361 Law Courts, Caen, 1787 (engraving) by French School, (18th century); (add.info.: Caen, France : law courts, engraving, 1787)

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"Preserving the Beauty: A Journey through Facade Painting in Europe" Step into a world where history comes alive through vibrant colors and intricate designs. From the charming old farm in St. Magdalena, Italy to the historic city pharmacy on Reichenstrasse in Fuessen, Germany, it has transformed these architectural gems into true works of art. In the inner courtyard of the High Castle of Fuessen, one can admire how facade painting adds depth and character to this majestic structure. Meanwhile, traditional facades in Bad Reichenhall and Wallgau showcase their rich Bavarian heritage with stunning motifs that tell stories of times gone by. Venturing further east to Lesachtal in Austria, a farmhouse adorned with traditional facade painting stands as a testament to local craftsmanship and cultural pride. The historic inn zum Stern in Oetz welcomes visitors with its beautifully painted exterior that exudes warmth and hospitality. Prosels Castle's inner courtyard in Vols am Schlern captivates with its enchanting facade paintings that transport you back to medieval times. And not far away, Lindau's historic town hall proudly displays its ornate facade amidst the picturesque old town on Lake Constance. Traveling northwards brings us to Bad Camberg's market square where an exquisite half-timbered house showcases meticulous detailing through delicate paintwork. In Unterammergau, Germany, a farmhouse nestled among breathtaking landscapes boasts a facade painting that harmonizes perfectly with nature's beauty. Finally, we conclude our journey at Cathedral Square in Milan - captured forever within a timeless black-and-white photograph - reminding us of how even without color, facades have an undeniable power to evoke emotions and preserve memories. As we explore these diverse locations across South Tyrol (Italy), Bavaria (Germany), Tyrol (Austria), Hesse (Germany), Allgaeu (Bavaria) regions.