Relief of August R. Meyer

This bas relief sculpture depicts August R. Meyer, Kansas City's first president of the Board of Park Commissioners, with great dignity. He stands in a powerful position looking into the distance while standing beneath a tree that frames the relief. An image of Meyer immersed in the field of his dedication and position is created by the use of specific attributes. He stands with binoculars in hand and instruments including a globe and scrolled documents appear at Meyer's side. Meyer's lasting reverence within city government would warrant such a piece. To emphasize Meyer's stature in the community, the sculptor of this piece is Daniel C. French, the same artist who would go on to design the statue of Abraham Lincoln at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C.
Relief of August R. Meyer
Inventory
Collection Number
17181
Building
Current Location
Missouri Valley Room
Floor
5th
Description
Details
This is a bronze bas relief replica of the sculpture of August R. Meyer at 10th and Paseo Boulevard.
Framed
Yes
Width
1 inches
Height
27 inches
Length
18 inches
Donor
Library Owns
No
Permissions
Reproduce the Work in Library publications/publicity, including film or videotape
Yes
Reproduce
Library has Photography Rights
Yes
Photograph
Permit the general public to photograph the work
Yes
Slides/Video