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N 357 - University of Virginia: pavilion IX [MSS 171, K 21], before 1821

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N 357 - University of Virginia: pavilion IX [MSS 171, K 21], before 1821

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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

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

Contact:
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
P.O. Box 400110
University of Virginia
Charlottesville Virginia 22904-4110 United States