Untermyer Fountain

The Untermyer Fountain is a bronze sculpture in the Conservatory Garden featuring three female figures holding hands in a circular dance formation. An oval basin below contains water jets that rise from the center, animating the entire composition.

The fountain was created by German sculptor Walter Schott and originally stood on the Untermyer estate in Yonkers. Following Samuel Untermyer's death in 1940, his children donated the work to Central Park.

The fountain depicts three female figures dancing together, reflecting a European garden tradition that captures movement and joy in sculptural form. Visitors can see this representation as an expression of harmony that remains visible in the garden's design today.

The fountain is easily accessible through two entrances: the North Garden entrance at 106th Street and Fifth Avenue, or the main entrance at 105th Street. Both paths lead through the Conservatory Garden where the sculpture is clearly visible.

The bronze figures appear to wear clinging wet drapery created by the fountain's continuous water spray. This effect produces an unusual visual quality that makes the dancers appear even more dynamic and lifelike in motion.

Location: Manhattan

Inception: January 1, 1909

Creator: Walter Schott

Made from material: limestone

Website: https://centralparknyc.org/locations/untermyer-fountain

GPS coordinates: 40.79426,-73.95195

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:02