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

Containers:
Flat_Box Oversize Box 2, Folder 9
Scope and content:

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.

Access and use

Location of collection:
University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
University of Virginia
P.O. Box 400110
170 McCormick Rd
Charlottesville, Virginia 22904-4110
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Special Collections Public Services & Reference Staff
Phone: (434) 243-1776
Fax: (434) 924-4968
Parent restrictions:
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.
Parent terms of access:
Reproduction of N-362 restricted withouth the written permission of the Library of Virginia.

Online content

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