About this motif
Mannheim's observatory was built in the 18th century under Elector Charles Theodore. The octagonal tower was then an important centre of astronomy.
Fries' drawing, engraved by Schnell, shows the observatory tower and the dome of the Jesuit Church above trees and a meadow, captioned "Die Sternwarte – L'Observatoire". Image about 12 x 16 cm on a 26 x 37 cm sheet, black and white or hand-coloured, framed on request.
