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View of the University of Virginia, Taken from the South Side, 1856.
Unsigned. Published by C. Bohn, Washington. H. Weber, Printer. Steel engraving, 3 7/8 x 6 1/2. Betts Collection.
Despite its title, this view is actually taken from the east. This…

University of Virginia, Charlottesville, 1831.
Drawn by W. Goodacre, N.Y. Published by J. & F. Tallis, London & New York. Steel engraving, 3 3/4 x 5 5/8. Betts Collection.

University of Virginia, at Charlottesville, 1843-45.
Attributed to Henry Howe. Wood engraving, 3 1/4 x 6 1/8. Betts Collection.

University of Virginia, 1856.
Engraved by J. Serz. Published by C. Bohn. H. Weber, Printer. Steel engraving, 4 1/8 x 7. Prints Collection.
The first view from the South to include the ranges. The Rotunda shows both the lantern and weather vane,…

The University of Virginia, 1856.
Unsigned, [by Porte Crayon]. Wood engraving, 2 3/8 x 7. Prints Collection.
Probably the first print to show the Annex, it first appeared in an article called "Virginia Illustrated: Adventures of Porte Crayon and…

Attributed to John Neilson (formerly attributed to Cornelia Jefferson Randolph).
Study for Elevation of Rotunda and Pavilions IX and X, 1823.
Pricking, pencil, India ink, iron-gall ink, and tinted washes on wove paper, 11 x 17 1/2. N354. Jefferson…

South facade, circa 1890
Holsinger Studio Collection U-289-B

South facade, circa 1890
Holsinger Studio Collection U-284-B
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