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Alexander Jackson Davis

69 works

Alexander Jackson Davis (1803-1892) was an architect from the United States. Read more

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Watercolor elevation of a Gothic Revival library and chapel with twin towers and a large traceried window.

Library and Chapel, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (front elevation)

1838-39

Watercolor perspective of a Gothic Revival stone castle with a tall tower and flag under a moonlit cloudy sky.

Ericstan, for John J. Herrick, Tarrytown, New York (perspective)

1855

Watercolor architectural elevation of a neoclassical exchange building with Ionic portico, domed cupola, and ground plan belo

Façade Design and Old Plan for the First Merchant's Exchange, New York (unexecuted; front elevation and plan)

ca. 1829

Architectural floor plan of the First Merchant's Exchange, New York, with a circular rotunda, curved wings, and annotated roo

First Merchant's Exchange, New York: plan of main floor

probably 1826

Watercolor perspective of two symmetrical neoclassical buildings with colonnades flanking a lawn, between brick townhouses un

Unexecuted Design for Cross-Block Terrace Development (perspective)

ca. 1831

Colored architectural floor plan of a columned custom house with a central rotunda, labeled with Wall and Nassau Streets.

Plan of U.S. Custom House

ca. 1834

Watercolor elevation of a classical white exchange building with Ionic columns, a central dome, and a cloudy sky.

First Merchants' Exchange, New York (elevation of main façade)

probably 1826

Diary page with pen-and-ink floor plan of Tarrytown house additions and numbered list of drawings and fees, 1864.

A. J. Davis "Diary"

1829-82

Scrapbook page with two architectural floor plans, a President's House study and a plan for four government departments aroun

A. J. Davis, Scrapbook VIII

1835-92

Watercolor architectural drawing of a Gothic-style front door with glazed tracery panels beneath a pointed stone arch.

Front Door for Whitby, William P. Chapman House, Rye, New York

ca. 1853

Pencil and wash drawing of Gothic window tracery with a central rose design, lancet arches and quatrefoil ornament.

Design for window tracery for Chapman - full size

1853-55

Ink and wash drawing of a columned neoclassical building with two floor plans below showing a circular central hall.

A. J. Davis, Scrapbook II [Folio P or "Blue Book"]

1825-92

Watercolor elevation of a Gothic Revival university building above its floor plan, by Alexander Jackson Davis, 1838.

Design Adopted by Governor Mason for University of Michigan (elevation and plan)

1838

Watercolor elevation and floor plan of an octagonal rustic shore seat with shingled roof, with mountains behind.

Shore Seat for Montgomery Place, Annandale-on-Hudson, New York (elevation and plan)

1870-79

Pencil and wash drawing of a Gothic building elevation above a site plan with botanic garden and professors houses.

A. J. Davis, Scrapbook V

n.d.

Pencil architectural sections of a library showing stacked floors, staircases, columns, and a cupola, labeled Chapel Hill, N.

A. J. Davis, Scrapbook VII

19th century

Watercolor architectural drawing of a neoclassical university design with columned facade, central tower, and floor plan belo

A. J. Davis, Scrapbook IV

n.d.

Pencil drawing of a two-story house with an octagonal tower, front porch and arched doorways, flanked by trees.

Samuel F. B. Morse House, Poughkeepsie, New York (perspective and plan)

1851

Pen and wash drawing of a stone synagogue with columns, a pediment, a gothic tower and an iron fence.

Jewish Synagogue, N.Y.

1803

Watercolor elevation of a stone Gothic Revival house with a purple roof, pointed-arch doorway, and ornate gable trim.

House for William J. Rotch, New Bedford, Massachusetts (front elevation)

1845

Two watercolor elevations of a Gothic Revival house in Tarrytown with lawns, hills and a river.

Knoll for William and Philip R. Paulding, Tarrytown (south and east [front] elevations)

1838

Watercolor elevation of a white Gothic Revival library facade with a central gable, pointed windows and pinnacles, 1838.

Study for a Library (front elevation)

1838

Watercolor elevation of a neoclassical library facade with columns, green doors, a book-filled pediment and a statue on top.

Study for the Astor Library, New York

1843

Watercolor elevation of a columned neoclassical building with green doors and two figures in top hats at the entrance.

American Institute, New York City (front elevation)

1834-35

Architectural drawing of a domed church with Ionic portico and bronze doors, with floor plan below, by Alexander Jackson Davi

Church of the French Protestants (Eglise Français du Saint Esprit), New York (front elevation and plan)

1832

Watercolor section and floor plans of the Church of the French Protestants in New York, showing a domed interior with columns

Church of the French Protestants (Eglise Français du Saint Esprit), New York (section and plan)

1831-34

Watercolor architectural drawing of a Gothic Revival university facade with towers, battlements and a large pointed-arch wind

University of the City of New York, Washington Square (facade of main building)

ca. 1833

Watercolor of City Hall Park in New York with trees, a church spire, row buildings, and City Hall at right, 1826.

City Hall Park, New York

1826

Two pale-washed pencil floor plans on paper showing octagonal rooms, a library, drawing room, kitchen and porch.

A. J. Davis, Scrapbook III: Hut Cottages, Villas and Dwelling Houses, in Town and Country

1825-38

Watercolor perspective of a Gothic Revival stone villa with a tall tower, with two floor plans below.

Villa for Robert Donaldson, Fishkill Landing, New York (perspective and plans)

1834

Watercolor perspective of a wooden cottage-villa with bracketed gables and veranda, with a floor plan below.

Design for a Cottage-Villa in the Bracketted Mode, Constructed in Wood (perspective and plan)

ca. 1842

Architectural elevation drawing of a classical facade with pediment, columns and tall windows, titled Lyceum of Natural Histo

Lyceum of Natural History, New York (front elevation)

1835

Alexander Jackson Davis (1803-1892) was an architect from the United States. Alexander Jackson Davis was born in New York City and died in Llewellyn Park. The work of Alexander Jackson Davis is associated with Greek Revival architecture. Browse 69 works by Alexander Jackson Davis from 2 museums, free to download in HD. Source: Wikidata