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This building, built in 1892 in Nancy, is distinguished by its monumental entrance: a cochère door opening onto a five-span covered passage linking the street to the garden. The central span, marked by an arcade in the middle, is enriched by a cartridge surrounded by vegetal motifs and framed by two volute pilasters, surmounted by a feminine head. This elegant and symbolic decor reflects the attention paid to aesthetics and nature in bourgeois architecture of the late 19th century.

The walls of the corridor house ten painted panels, bounded by Tuscan pilasters, where romantic and realistic landscapes mix. These frescoes, with regionalist references, celebrate local vegetation and landscapes, illustrating the attachment of the artists of the period to their territory. The plant, omnipresent, plays a decorative and symbolic role, characteristic of the artistic currents of the period.

The building was partially classified as a Historic Monument in 2012, with specific protection on its corridor, including floors, ceilings, painted walls and carpentry. This recognition underscores the heritage value of its interior decor, a witness to the craftsmanship and artistic influences of the late 19th century. Architect Lucien Humbert and painter Paul Martignon, associated with this project, marked the building with their style, combining functionality and neat ornaments.

Located at 19 rue Grandville, this building is part of the urban landscape of the country, when the city, in full industrial and cultural expansion, is flourishing with ambitious architectural achievements. Its state of conservation and location, although judged to be of medium accuracy (level 5/10), make it a representative example of the Lorrain civil heritage of the late 19th century.

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