James Prinsep (1799-1840)
James Prinsep (1799-1840)

View of the Ugneswur Ghat, Benares

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James Prinsep (1799-1840)
View of the Ugneswur Ghat, Benares
signed with initials 'J.P./15 Sep 1825[?].' (lower left) and with inscriptions identifying all the buildings (on the reverse)
pencil, pen and brown ink and watercolour
7.1/8 x 10.3/8 in. (8.1 x 26.3 cm.)
Provenance
Ella Prinsep. O.B.E., and by descent in the family.
Anon. sale, Christie's London, 9 November 1993, lot 135.
Engraved
Lithograph, J.D. Harding for J. Prinsep, Benares Illustrated, in a series of drawings, Calcutta, 1831-1833, pl. 1.

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