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Thomas Jefferson'S Monticello: A Photographic Portrait
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Specially created in collaboration with Ken Burns for his documentary film series on Thomas Jefferson, these rich photographs portray Jefferson's Palladian masterpiece, Monticello, near Charlottesville, Virginia, as Jefferson might have photographed it himself with his own refined intellectual and aesthetic vision. Jefferson died in 1826, the year photography was invented. In the spirit of this early era, awardwinning photographer Robert Lautman has captured the house artistically using a unique midnineteenthcentury method of creating photographs. After shooting the spaces with a largeformat camera, and using only natural light photographing the east side in the morning and the west side in the afternoon, utilizing shutters and doors for lighting control he printed the images with a platinumpalladium process on handcoated paper. The resulting photographs display a neverbeforeseen radiant atmosphere of this enchanting place, masterfully reproduced in this charming gift volume. Begun in 1768 when Jefferson was only twentyfive years old, Monticello continued to be altered with changes and additions until his death. It remains the single home in America on the World Heritage List of international treasures. Jefferson, the only architect ever to serve as president, believed this house was his individual exploration and expression of classical architecture. Seen here are the harmonious proportions of the building, warm interiors, extensive grounds, romantic gardens, and elegant furnishings, along with some of Jefferson's prized personal belongings.
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