This impressive work of urban art, titled “Gothic Mural,” is located in Faro (Portugal), at the intersection of Rua de São Pedro and Travessa José Coelho. Nestled among narrow streets, this house stands out for its mural, which features a highly unusual composition with a visual language that blends Gothic, surrealist, and fantastical elements.
The presence of characters associated with a Gothic aesthetic adds a mysterious dimension to this mural. A central tower, richly detailed with architectural elements, textures, and a watchful eye, stands out.
In my research, I was unable to find the name of the artist or artists, nor the date this mural was created. There are records from 2015, but these refer to the mural’s inclusion on the WayMarks platform. The visible date “1851” makes a historical or chronological reference to the mural’s concept.
Technical details
| Info | Detail |
|---|---|
| Title Awarded | Gothic Mural |
| Author | Unidentified |
| Date | Unidentified |
| Registration Date | 2015 |
| Technique | Painting on a plastered wall |
| Topic | Gothic, Surrealism, and fantasy. |
| Location | Empty building on corner of Travessa Jose Coelho & Rua de Sao Pedro |
| City | Faro, Portugal |
| GPS | 37.017833, -7.936267 |
| Photo Map | XPLpic |
