The Esplanade (Reflecting Basin) is located between the Centennial and Automobile
Buildings and is flanked by three sculptures on each side representing the six nations
that once ruled Texas. The three sculptures that stand in front of the Centennial Building
were designed by Lawrence Tenney Stevens and represent Texas, Confederacy and
Spain. The remaining three, which stand in front of the Automobile Building, represent
Mexico, France and the United States and were sculpted by Raoul Josett.