Monticello - Architectural detail (Study)
Description: "Ionic Entablature for the Study" - with specifications. Scale: full size.
Date: 1775 or later
Medium: Ink
Support: Paper AM
Dimensions: 38.4 cm x 55.9 cm (15-1/8" x 22") -- measured: JH 12JUL93
Condition: Linen backed; losses at upper left & right corners, at upper right edge, at right bottom edge, and along left edge patched with Fabriano paper (20th c.); vertical crease in center from fold; mildew stain (approx. 3" dia.) in lower left quadrant; tears in area along edges; discoloration along edges due to dirt; edges worn and ragged; line segments and some ms text along left edge missing due to loss
Author: Jefferson
Owner: MHi
Classification:
N075
, K046
,
Publication History:
- Author: Kimball
- Title: Thomas Jefferson Architect
- Date: 1916
- Note:
- Author: Nichols
- Title: Jefferson's Architectural Drawings
- Date: 1984
- Note:
Commentary:
Drawing
- Description: Elevation of Ionic Etablature for Monticello Study
- Location: Flush left on sheet
- Features:
- Specifications for Modillions
- Specifications for Entablature Height
- Text:
- Description: Specifications for Modillions
- Location: Center, Left Margin
- Author: Jefferson
- Transcription:
- "Modillions 1 3/4 I. high, 2 1/2 I. wide x __ 3/4 I. long"
- "[Fr]om Modillion to Modillion 5 2/3 I."
- "Fr]om center to center of Modillion 8 1/6 I."
Text
- Description: Specifications for Height of Entablature Elements
- Location: Upper Right Corner
- Author: Jefferson
- Transcription:
- "Cornice..........11 1/3 I. high
- "Frize [sic]........6 3/10 I.
- "Architrave.........9 I.
- "Whole Entablature..27 1/8 I. high
- "To wit for a room of 17 f. pitch."
