The Contralto

Art Appreciation  

Imagine the elegance of the art deco operatic sculptures, known as "The Tenor" and "The Contralto," at the end of the reflective pool leading to the Hall of State at the 1936 Texas Centennial Exposition at the Dallas Fair Grounds.

Unfortunately, the original sculptures, which were designed by Lawrence Tenney Stevens, disappeared soon after the 1936 expo--it is thought the original sculptures may have been made by plaster. Recently, David Newton recreated the sculptures that helped complete the restoration to the spectacular elegance of yesteryear.

This photo was taken on April 21, 2012 in Dallas, Texas, US, using an HTC PH44100.                 

Sources: http://www.dallasnews.com/news/community-news/dallas/headlines/20091203-Esplanade-Fountain-at-Fair-Park-expected-6927.ece; http://www.dallasparks.org/FairParkNews/Spring2007/FPStory2.html