Riverside Scene at St. Johanns-Rheinweg, Basel, 1965

This black and white image from 1965 captures a tranquil riverside scene in Basel, Switzerland. A man rests on a concrete platform near a sturdy bollard, amidst worn stone ground. Steps lead up to buildings of diverse architecture along the pathway, with a stone bridge and boats on the river visible, under an overcast sky suggesting cool weather.

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44054
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FORTEPAN / Ungváry Rudolf
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This black and white image from 1965 captures a tranquil riverside scene in Basel, Switzerland. A man rests on a concrete platform near a sturdy bollard, amidst worn stone ground. Steps lead up to buildings of diverse architecture along the pathway, with a stone bridge and boats on the river visible, under an overcast sky suggesting cool weather.
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Riverside Scene at St. Johanns-Rheinweg, Basel, 1965
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St. Johanns-Rheinweg, balra a Mittlere Brücke látható.
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This black and white image from 1965 captures a tranquil riverside scene in Basel, Switzerland. A man rests on a concrete platform near a sturdy bollard, amidst worn stone ground. Steps lead up to buildings of diverse architecture along the pathway, with a stone bridge and boats on the river visible, under an overcast sky suggesting cool weather.
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1965
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CC BY-SA 4.0
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Switzerland
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Basel
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Ungváry Rudolf
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Riverside Scene at St. Johanns-Rheinweg, Basel, 1965
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This black and white image from 1965 captures a tranquil riverside scene in Basel, Switzerland. A man rests on a concrete platform near a sturdy bollard, amidst worn stone ground. Steps lead up to buildings of diverse architecture along the pathway, with a stone bridge and boats on the river visible, under an overcast sky suggesting cool weather.
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architecture
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Basel
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riverside
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landscape
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urban
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tranquility
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1960s
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rest
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river
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buildings
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bollard
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urban life
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tranquil atmosphere
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The image depicts a riverside scene, rendered in black and white. In the foreground, there is a concrete platform where a man is lying down, apparently resting. He has light, disheveled hair and is wearing dark clothing. His body is positioned on a fabric, possibly a blanket, with his head resting on his arms. Next to him, there is a large, cylindrical bollard, which is a solid black color, standing upright. The ground around him is rough, made of stone with patches of wear. In the background, steps lead up to a pathway lined with buildings displaying varied architectural styles, including residential structures with multiple stories and pitched roofs. A cart, possibly a small wagon or hand truck, is perched on the path just out of view of the stairs. Beyond the buildings, the river flows calmly, with a stone bridge arching across it. There are boats moored close to the concrete platform, hinting at maritime activity. In the distance, some towers and a spire are visible, suggesting religious or civic architecture. The sky appears overcast, giving the scene a muted quality, and indicating that it may be a cool, possibly rainy day. The overall atmosphere conveys a sense of tranquility, although the presence of the resting man hints at hardship.
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