Contralto 12 is a photograph by Norma Brock which was uploaded on March 23rd, 2013.
Contralto 12
Representing strength, beauty and determination, she runs toward her goal tirelessly. Her name is Contralto, and she is accompanied by the handsome... more
by Norma Brock
Title
Contralto 12
Artist
Norma Brock
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Representing strength, beauty and determination, she runs toward her goal tirelessly. Her name is Contralto, and she is accompanied by the handsome Tenor. At the State Fair of Texas, this shapely statue towers once again over the waters of the esplanade - what a beautiful site! They were originally created for the Centennial Exposition by Lawrence Tenney Stevens in 1936. The nudes were made of aluminum and probably melted down during World War II to help with war efforts.
David Newton recently re-created the statues as part of bringing back some of the missing history of Fair Park. Their installation was complete in late 2009.
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March 23rd, 2013