This 1981 art postcard presents a detailed view of the famous sculptural group of Atlantes decorating the Falz-Fein House in Odesa.
What is shown on the postcard
The photograph captures the two-figure sculptural composition of Atlantes supporting a stellar globe. The sculptures are rendered in a realistic style, emphasizing anatomical detail. In the background, the red-brick facade of the historic building with white decorative elements and a portion of a wrought-iron fence are visible under the tree canopy.
Historical note
The Falz-Fein tenement house on Gogol Street was built in 1899 to the designs of architects Lev Vlodek and Semyon Landesman. The sculptural group of Atlantes was created by the sculptor Toviy Fishel. This composition has since become one of Odesa’s unofficial symbols.
Present day
The building is recognized as an architectural monument of national significance. In the early 21st century, both the building and the sculptural group underwent comprehensive restoration to preserve their original decorative elements.
Location (map)
Address: 5-7 Gogol St, Odesa, Odesa Oblast, Ukraine
Coordinates: 46.489140, 30.732860
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the House with Atlantes on Gogol Street, 5-7, Odessa.
Questions and answers
- Who designed the House with Atlantes? The building was designed by architects L. Vlodek and S. Landesman, while the sculptural composition was created by T. Fishel.
- When was this building in Odesa constructed? The Falz-Fein tenement house on Gogol Street was built in 1899.
- What is the heritage status of this landmark? The House with Atlantes holds the status of an architectural monument of national significance in Ukraine.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Odesa from 1981.
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