20 Comments Posted by smee

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This is one creepy picture! Your eye is drawn to the black cave(?) in the center, and the drab ceiling and walls sort of go together color-wise to frame that black area...
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It almost looks like a painting!
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the railing looks so fluid and graceful against the rough stone! Normally I love the older, rougher-looking stuff, and can't see what people see in modern style, but in this case, the railing sets off the brick/stone beautifully.
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it's lovely the way the yellow wall is peeling to show the green paint underneigth, while the yellow wall picks up the yellow-greens of the plants... ties them together beautifully!
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yes, they knew that heat rises, but remember these places had to accomodate people who were dangerous to themselves--harder to burn yourself (on purpose or not) on a high-placed radiator. Not to mention seditives and other meds--can you imagine if some sedated patient fell asleep against one? Better to elevate them.