Elmer F. Pierson Sculpture Garden Fountain

Location:  Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, 4525 Oak Street, Kansas City, MO

Owner:  Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

Artist:  

Dates:  1972

Description:

This fountain is located in the East Sculpture Terrace on the south side of the Nelson-Atkins Building and was given to the museum by Elmer F. Pierson.  The water bubbles up in the upper-most level and runs and trickles down the various levels of rectangular concrete slabs until it reaches the basin below.  

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Elmer F. Pierson Sculpture Garden Fountain
Photo by Bradley Cramer

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Elmer F. Pierson Sculpture Garden Fountain
Photo by Bradley Cramer

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Elmer F. Pierson Sculpture Garden Fountain
Photo by Bradley Cramer

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Elmer F. Pierson Sculpture Garden Fountain
Photo by Bradley Cramer

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Elmer F. Pierson Sculpture Garden Fountain
Photo by Bradley Cramer

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Elmer F. Pierson Sculpture Garden Fountain
Photo by Bradley Cramer