By 1932, the year in which Marshal takes the reins of the project, the exterior was practically finished so that the greatest efforts went to finish the cupular system and the interiors. The times had changed since the beginning of the work and at that time the predominant style was the Art Deco And we can see this reflected in the stylized lines and geometric motifs Of the luminaires, the stairs, the ticket offices, as well as in the typography used for all the signage of the enclosure.
The sculptures that adorn the facades were originally for the project of the Palace of the Legislative Power -today French artists in Carrara marble; Likewise, the blacksmithing (bars, bars-vengas, astabanderas and chains) was also used) that the engineer Luis Romero will manufacture in 1920.
The house of blacksmithing of Edgar Brandt It was in charge of manufacturing and installation of all interior finishes: blacksmiths, lampadaries, candiles, etc. Marble is the predominant material both outside and inside, only in this space highlights the use of Red marble veiled «Mexico» from Querétaro and Black Marble «Monterrey»providing an aura of distinction and elegance.
There are several elements that define the esplanadas of Fine Arts, such as the imposing Happy made by Agustín Querol Subratsprobably «the best sculptor in Spain», which were projected to be on the roof of the theater, but in 1921 they moved at the four corners of the Constitution Squareand then return in 1928 on a Mexican marble pedestal, two of them flanking large marble sources.
The sculptures of the Palace of Fine Arts
The ornamentation of the facades – mascas, pilasters, capitals – are the work of the Italian sculptor Gianetti Fiorenzo. Makes a reinterpretation of Mexican characteristic elements such as Flora, fauna and human figureand also of pre -Hispanic culture such as Caballero Águila, the gentleman Tigre and the snake.