Thomas Jefferson's Fine Arts Library


Appendix

The nineteen books on music, painting, and sculpture in Jefferson's personal library not included in this study are listed here in order to complete the record of Jefferson's fine arts collection.

Those owned by the University:

  1. Christ, [Johann Friedrich].

    Dictionnaire des Monogrammes, Chiffres, Lettres Initiates, Logogryphes, Rébus, &ac. Sous lesquels Yes plus célèbres Peintres, Graveurs & Dessinateurs ont dessiné leers Noms. Traduit de l'Allemand. De M. Christ, Professeur dans l'Université de Leipsick, & augmenté de plusieurs Supplémens. Par M++. de l'Acad. Imp. & de la Société Royale de Londres. A Paris: chez Guillyn, MDCCLXII. Avec Approbation, & Privilege du Roi. [1762.]
    8vo. 248 leaves, etc.

    M *N45.C55.1762 Sowerby 4241

  2. Geminiani, F[rancesco].

    Rules for playing in a true Taste on the Violin German Flute Violoncello and Harpsicord particularly the Thorough Bass exemplify'd in a variety of Compositions on the Subjects of English, Scotch, and Irish Tunes. By F. Geminiani Opera VIII Printed with His Majesty's Royal License. [N.p., n.d.; 1739?.] The Art of playing on the Violin containing all the Rules necessary to attain to a Perfection on that Instrument, with great variety of Compositions, which will also be very useful to those who study Violoncello, Harpsichord, Sac. Composed by F. Geminiani. Opera IX. London, MDCCLI. Printed for the Author by J: Johnson. [1751.]
    Folio. 2 vols. bound in 1. 10 leaves, etc.; 5 leaves, etc.

    M *MT262.G32.1751 Sowerby 4255

  3. Pasquali, Nicolo.

    The Art of Fingering the Harpsichord. Illustrated with Examples in Notes. To which is Added, an approved Method of Tuning that Instrument. By Nicolo Pasquali. London: Price 3 sh. Printed and Sold by R:Bremner opposite Somerset House in the Strand. Where may be had, Thorough Bass made Easy by the same Author, 7 sh. 6d. [N.d.]
    Small and oblong folio. 16 leaves, etc.

    M *MT252.P3.1760 Sowerby 4258

  4. Pasquali, Nicolo.

    Through-Bass made Easy: or, Practical Rules for finding & applying its Various Chords with little Trouble: Together with Variety of Examples in Notes, shezuing the manner of accompanying Concertos, Solos, Songs, and Recitatives. By Nicolo Pasquali. Price 7 sh.6d. London: printed and sold by R. Bremner, the Assigney of Sig: Pasquali, at his Music-Shop in the Strand. [N.d.]
    Small and oblong folio. 24 leaves, etc.

    M *MT252.P3.17- Sowerby 4259

  5. Walpole, Horatio, earl of Orford.

    Aedes Walpolianae: or, A Description of the Collection of Pictures at Houghton Hall in Norfolk, the Seat of the Right Honorable Sir Robert Walpole, Earl of Orford. The Second Edition . . . London: printed in the Year MDCCLII. [Printed by John Hughs, near Lincoln's-Inn-Fields. 1752.]
    4to. 72 leaves, etc.

    M * ( No. not given ) Sowerby 4238

  6. Zuccari, Carlo.

    The true Method of Playing an Adagio Made Easy by Tzuelve Examples First in a plain Manner with a Bass Then zuith all their Graces Adapted for those who Study the Violin. Composed by Carlo Zuccari of Milan. London: Printed by R. Bremner, at the Harp and Hautboy, opposite Somerset House in the Strand, [N.d.]
    Oblong folio. Engraved.

    M *M221.Z83.17-Sowerby 4260

Those represented on the University's shelves in different editions:

  1. [Gilpin, William.]

    An Essay upon Prints: containing Remarks upon the Principles of picturesque Beauty, the Different Kinds of Prints, and the Characters of the most noted Masters; illustrated by Criticisms upon particular Pieces; to which are added, Some Cautions that may be useful in collecting Prints.... London: printed for J. Robson, Bookseller to the Princess Dowager of Wales, MDCCLXVIII. [1768.]
    8vo. 136 leaves.

    M *NE840.G48.1781; *ND1340.G5.1792 Sowerby 4235

  2. Webb, Daniel.

    An Inquiry into the Beauties of Painting; and into the Merits of the most celebrated Painters, Ancient and Modern. By Daniel Webb, Esq; The Third Edition . . . London: printed for J. Dodsley, MDCCLXIX. [1769.]
    8vo. 108 leaves.

    M *ND1130.W4.1760; *PN1031.W4.1762 Sowerby 4234

Those not now owned by the University:

  1. Atkinson, John Augustus, and James Walker.

    A Picturesque Representation of the Manners, Customs, and Amusements of the Russians, in one hundred coloured plates; with an accurate Explanation of each Plate in English and French. In Three Volumes. By John Augustus Atkinson, and James Walker, Vol. I[-Vol. III]. London: printed by W. Bulmer and Co. for the Proprietors; and sold by them at No. 8, Conway-Street; Messrs. Boydell; Mr. Alici, St. Petersburg; and Messrs. Riss and Saucet, Moscow, MDCCCIII. [1803.]
    Folio. 3 vols.

    M Sowerby 4246

  2. Bremner, Robert.

    The Rudiments of Music: or, A Short and Easy Treatise on that Subject. The Third Edition. With considerable Additions; particularly, Instructions for Song; and, A Plan for teaching a Number of Persons collectively the four Parts of psalmody. By Robert Bremner. To which is annexed, A Collection of the best Church-tunes, Canons, and Anthems. London: Printed for the Author, and sold at his Music-shops at the Harp and Hautboy in London, and in Edinburgh. MDCCLXIII. Where may be had, the Church-Tunes separate, in four Parts. Price 1 s, in two Parts. Price 6d. [1763.]
    Small 8vo. 40 leaves, etc.

    M Sowerby 4252

  3. Guerin, [Nicolas].

    Description de l'Academie Royale des Arts de Peinture et de Sculpture. Par feu M. Guerin, Secretaire perpetuel de ladite Academie. A Paris: chez Jacques Collombat, imprimeur ordinaire du Roy & de l'Academie Royale de Peinture & de Sculpture, MDCCXV. Avec approbation & Privilege du Roy. [1715.]
    12mo. 138 leaves, etc.

    M Sowerby 4249

  4. Hoegi, Piere.

    A Tabular System whereby the Art of Composing Minuets is made so Easy that any Person, without the least knowledge of Musick, may compose ten thousand, all diferent, and in the most Pleasing and Correct Manner. Invented by Sigr. Piere Hoegi. London: Printed at Welcher's Musick Shop in Garrard Street St. Anns Soho, Where may be had Just Publish'd, for the Violin with a thorough Bass for the Harpsichord, Six Solos by Sigr. Tartini, Six Solos by Sigr. Chabran, Six Solos by Sigr. Mazzinghi, Six Trios by Sigr. Galleotti. For the Flute, Six Sonatas by Androux, Six Duetts by Sigr. Noferi, Six Duets by Sigr. Asuni. For the Harpsichord, Six Concertos by Sigr. Wagenseil, Four Grand Concertos by Sigr. Pellegrini, Eight easy Lessons by Mr. Bates. [N.d.]
    Oblong folio. Engraved.

    M Sowerby 4261

  5. Holden, John.

    An Essay towards a Rational System of Music. By John Holden . . . Entered in Stationers Hall. Glasgow: printed for the Author. London: Sold by R. Baldwin, MDCCLXX. [1770.]
    Small oblong 4to. 78 leaves, etc.

    M Sowerby 4250

  6. Jackson, William.

    A Scheme demonstrating the Perfection and Harmony of Sounds Wherein is discovered the true Coincidence of Tones into Diapasons and where all Musical Intervals unite and Incorporate to the Minutest part 9 their exact Proportions agreeable to the Proportions of Numbers Likewise the Exact Difference betwixt greater and lesser Intervals and hoer they are Compounded together in Musical Concordance. As also where greater and lesser Tones and Semi-Tones take place in the Diatonick Scale and how greater W lesser Semi-Tones arise in the Chromatick Scale. To Edward Barker of ye Inner Temple London Esqr. This Scheme is Humbly inscribed by the Author William Jackson. [London?, 1726.]
    Folio, engraved chart.

    M Sowerby 4251

  7. Notice des Statues, Bustes et Bas-Reliefs, de la Galerie des Antiques do Musée Central des Arts. Paris, 1803.
    12mo.

    M Sowerby 4242

  8. Notice des Statues, Bustes et Bas-Reliefs, de la Galerie des Antiques do Musée Napoleon, ouverte pour la premier fois le 18 Brumaire an 9. Prix 1 franc 25 cent. A Paris: de l'Imprimerie des Sciences et Arts, An XI. [1802-3.]
    12 mo. 94 leaves including the half title and the last blank. M Sowerby 4233

  9. The Perfect Painter; or, A Complete History of the Original Progress, and Improvement of Painting. London, 1730.
    12 mo. Possibly by Francois Perrier (see Eleanor Berman, Thomas Jefferson among the Arts. New York: Philosophical Library, 1947. Index. )

    M Sowerby 4239

  10. [Prelleur, Peter.]

    The Compleat Tutor for the Harpsichord or Spinnet wherin is Shewn the Italian manner of Fingering with Suits of Lessons for Beginners & those who are already Proficient on that Instrument & the Organ: With Rules for tuneing the Harpsichord or Spinnet. Printed for & sold by Peter Thompson Musical Instrument Maker at ye Violin, Hautboy, & German Flute, ye West end of St. Pauls Church Yd. London. Where Books of Instructions for any Single Instrument may be had. Price IS & 6d. [N.d.]
    8vo. 19 leaves.

    M Sowerby 4257

  11. Richardson, [Jonathan].

    An Essay on the Theory of Painting. By Mr. Richardson . . . London: Printed by W. Bowyer, for John Churchill, .
    8vo. 120 leaves.

    M Sowerby 4236


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