N 357 - University of Virginia: pavilion IX [MSS 171, K 21], before 1821
Scope and Contents
East elevation and three plans of "Pavilion No. IX We. Ionic of the temple of Fortuna Virilis". This elevation contains the only example of a Jefferson drawing of a slate roof. It is also the only example of Jefferosn's use of a semicircular niche and pedimented windows on a Pavilion. "Latrobe" in Jefferson's writing, upper right. Specifications on back. The entrance motif is a favorite of Ledoux', whose work Jefferson had admired in Paris. Building completed 1821, as Jefferson wrote on September 30 of that year. 1 item. pricking, scoring, iron gall ink on graph paper.
Dates
- Creation: before 1821
Creator
- From the Collection: Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 (Person)
- From the Collection: Randolph family (Family)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research. Users must use a copy or microfilm of materials unless prior permission to use originals has been obtained from senior Special Collections staff.
Conditions Governing Access
N 545, MSS 9090-a RESTRICTED. No access without written permission of the owner.
Partial Extent
From the Series: 2.2 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
From the Series: English
Repository Details
Part of the Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library Repository
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
P.O. Box 400110
University of Virginia
Charlottesville Virginia 22904-4110 United States