Thomas Jefferson's Monticello: A Photographic Portrait

In addition to his own photography books, he works for Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, House Beautiful, The Magazine Antiques, and others, as well as for many architects. His books include Truman, The Great Bridge, The Johnstown Flood, The Path Between the Seas, Mornings on Horseback, and Brave Companions. David McCullough is an award-winning writer, historian, teacher, and lecturer. In 1973 he was awarded the American Institute of Architects Gold Medal in architectural photography. He has won the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award. Lautman is an architectural photographer whose work has appeared in scores of publications and magazines. About the Author Rob

The resulting photographs display a never-before-seen radiant atmosphere of this enchanting place, masterfully reproduced in this charming gift volume. Jefferson died in 1826, the year photography was invented. In the spirit of this early era, award-winning photographer Robert Lautman has captured the house artistically using a unique mid-nineteenth-century method of creating photographs. 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.. Begun in 1768 when Jefferson was only twenty-five years old, Monticello continued to be altered with changes and additions u

Robert C. Lautman is an architectural photographer whose work has appeared in scores of publications and magazines. David McCullough is an award-winning writer, historian, teacher, and lecturer. . His books include Truman, The Great Bridge, The Johnstown Flood, The Path Between the Seas, Mornings on Horseback, and Brave Companions. In addition to his own photography books, he works for Architectural

wgreen said Coffe Table Book. The introduction by David McCullough is disappointing, and it stands out as the book is only pictures. McCullough makes the typical subtle criticism's that are expected from an academic in Massachusetts. Of the Monticello books, "Thomas Jefferson's Monticello" by Beiswanger, Hatch, Stanton and Stein is sai. Beautiful This was purchased as a gift for my oldest daughter. Our family is planning a spring trip to Monticello, and I thought this would be a lovely way to get her acquainted. The simple black and white photos are timeless and a pleasure to look at. We have thoroughly enjoyed reading the quotes while looking at t. Photos that WOULD have taken, if Jefferson has had a camera LickCreek This is mostly a picture book. Not alot of text. The house and grounds were photographed using "old technique". You'd think Jefferson had taken the photos, except there were no cameras in his day. A wonderful photo history, with quotes about the estate from Jefferson, those who knew him and those who visit