651908 The Man Mundil or Hindoo Observatory, Benares 1829 (pencil and watercolour) by Prinsep, James (1799-1840); 17.5x26.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Man Mandir and Man Singh Observatory. The building was converted into an observatory by Jysing, A.D. 1680...The large stone azimuth circle is nearly seen towering above the centre of the building...The rooms nearest to the spectator were the residence of the chief pundit, who had a small equatorial dial on top of his house, to serve, no doubt as his private chronometer...the group in the foreground represents a Mahratta family crossing a ferry\'); Photo 穢 Christie\'s Images; English, out of copyright.