Leisurely Reading by the River in Basel, Switzerland, 1958
The 1958 image captures a serene riverside scene in Basel, Switzerland. A young woman reads on a stone walkway as a boat rests at the riverbank. The varied architecture hints at a historic area, while shadows from railings and lush greenery enhance the peaceful ambiance. The scene combines urban charm with nature alongside the waterway.
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suisse.fortepan.eu
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The 1958 image captures a serene riverside scene in Basel, Switzerland. A young woman reads on a stone walkway as a boat rests at the riverbank. The varied architecture hints at a historic area, while shadows from railings and lush greenery enhance the peaceful ambiance. The scene combines urban charm with nature alongside the waterway.
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Leisurely Reading by the River in Basel, Switzerland, 1958
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Rajna-part, a hajó mögött a Johanniterbrücke.
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The 1958 image captures a serene riverside scene in Basel, Switzerland. A young woman reads on a stone walkway as a boat rests at the riverbank. The varied architecture hints at a historic area, while shadows from railings and lush greenery enhance the peaceful ambiance. The scene combines urban charm with nature alongside the waterway.
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1958
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CC BY-SA 4.0
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Switzerland
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Basel
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47.55839
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7.57327
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UWM Libraries
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Leisurely Reading by the River in Basel, Switzerland, 1958
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The 1958 image captures a serene riverside scene in Basel, Switzerland. A young woman reads on a stone walkway as a boat rests at the riverbank. The varied architecture hints at a historic area, while shadows from railings and lush greenery enhance the peaceful ambiance. The scene combines urban charm with nature alongside the waterway.
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nature
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urban architecture
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boats
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book reading
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young woman
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riverside scene
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cityscape
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leisure
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reading
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river
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Basel
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The image depicts a riverside scene, likely along a canal or a riverbank. In the foreground, a young woman sits on the edge of a stone walkway, engaged in reading a book. She wears a light cardigan over a blouse and a long skirt, complemented by shoes with a low heel. Her hair is styled in a way typical of earlier decades, likely the mid-20th century.
To her left, another figure can be seen sitting further down the pathway, suggesting a leisurely atmosphere. The stone wall rises beside the walkway, featuring metal railings that run along its top. These railings cast shadows on the stone surface, indicating a clear and sunny day.
A boat is docked at the riverbank, with its bow facing toward the shoreline. The boat appears to be a pleasure craft or a small commercial vessel, painted in dark tones, with a cabin structure toward the back. The wider backdrop reveals a cityscape with several buildings, including those with varying architectural styles, possibly indicating a historic area. A bridge spans the river further upstream, connecting parts of the city on either side.
The sky is partly cloudy, with hints of blue visible among the clouds, suggesting it is daytime. The lush greenery overhead, with trees lining the top of the wall, adds to the scenic quality of the environment. The overall composition portrays a peaceful moment along the water, capturing both urban and natural elements.
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Source caption
Rajna-part, a hajó mögött a Johanniterbrücke.