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The Hôtel Negresco, located on the Promenade des Anglais in Nice, France, serves as the background for this outdoor scene, illuminated by natural daylight under a clear blue sky. The multi-story building features a white, ornate Belle Époque facade with numerous classical architectural details including columns, pilasters, decorative moldings, and balconies with black wrought-iron railings. A copper-colored domed roof is visible at the top, bearing the red lettering "LE NEGRESCO." In the foreground, a tall, abstract totem-like sculpture stands centrally. The sculpture's primary shaft is covered in bright yellow mosaic tiles. Attached to this shaft are several smaller, distinct mosaic figures: at the top, a dark, stylized hand or claw; mid-section, a green lizard-like creature and a red, multi-legged arachnid-like figure; and at the base, two prominent mosaic eyes, one with a red iris and another with a green iris. Below the eyes, the sculpture's base transitions into a bulbous, textured structure composed of numerous small, light-colored tesserae or shell fragments, featuring a large, irregular central opening. To the left, a large, partially furled white retractable awning is visible. On the right, ornate black wrought-iron wall sconces with lantern-style lamps are affixed to the building's facade. No people are visible in the image.
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