Fuente de los Cántaros, Art Deco fountain in Parque México, Mexico City.
Fuente de los Cántaros is an Art Deco fountain in Parque México featuring a concrete statue of a woman holding two water pitchers, standing about 3 meters tall. The installation sits at the entrance of Teatro Lindbergh on Calle Michoacán and serves as a central landmark in Colonia Condesa.
The fountain was created in 1927 by José María Hernández Urbina during the architectural development of Colonia Condesa. It emerged as part of the neighborhood's transformation into a modern residential district with new public spaces.
The statue draws from pre-Hispanic traditions and was modeled by Luz Jiménez, a woman from an indigenous background. This representation became a symbol of how Mexican identity and heritage are honored within the urban landscape.
The fountain is easily accessible at the intersection of Calle Michoacán within Parque México and works well as a meeting point in Condesa. It is best visited during daytime when the park is active and the statue is clearly visible.
The statue was created using a real woman as a living model rather than as an abstract design. This personal connection between the artist and model gives the work a human dimension beyond typical park decoration.
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