Study for Observatory
Description: Floor plan
Date:
Medium: Pencil
Support: Engraved graph paper
Dimensions: 11-3/4" L x 8-1/4" W
Condition: Preserved by the Barrow method
Author: Jefferson
Owner: ViU
Classification:
N-380
, K-f
, L-19-06
Publication History:
- Author: Kimball
- Title: Thomas Jefferson Architect
- Date: 1916
- Note:
- Author: Nichols
- Title: Jefferson's Architectural Drawings
- Date: 1984
- Note:
- Author: Lasala
- Title: Jefferson's Designs for the University of Virginia
- Date: 1992
- Note:
Commentary:
The Observatory plan study has alcove beds, perhaps to accommodate astronomy students between their nighttime observations. The geometric plan consists of four octagonal rooms surround a cross-shaped central passage, with two recessed loggias, a trapezoidal vestibule, and a projecting loggia. (JML)
Drawing
- Description: Observatory
- Location: Bottom half of page
- Features:
- Octagonal rooms
- Alcove beds
- Passages, central, cross
- Loggia
- Vestibule
- Portico
- Text:
- Description: Construction notes
- Location: Beside plan
- Author: Jefferson
- Transcription:
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- 9. f. cella
- 12. f. pitch
- 133,000 bricks
Drawing
- Description: Jeffersonians house
- Location: Upper left quadrant
- Features:
- Salon, projecting octagonal
- Alcove beds
- Stairs
