View of the Rhine River in Basel, Switzerland, 1910

This image from 1910 depicts the Rhine River in Basel, Switzerland, showcasing the Mittlere Brücke, a stone arch bridge central to the scene. The foreground features a dock and tree-lined riverbanks, while traditional buildings with pitched roofs frame the view, suggesting a historic urban landscape under overcast skies.

Photograph

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43372
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FORTEPAN / Schoch Frigyes
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This image from 1910 depicts the Rhine River in Basel, Switzerland, showcasing the Mittlere Brücke, a stone arch bridge central to the scene. The foreground features a dock and tree-lined riverbanks, while traditional buildings with pitched roofs frame the view, suggesting a historic urban landscape under overcast skies.
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View of the Rhine River in Basel, Switzerland, 1910
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látkép a Rajnával, középen a Mittlere Brücke, balról a Martinskirche tornya.
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This image from 1910 depicts the Rhine River in Basel, Switzerland, showcasing the Mittlere Brücke, a stone arch bridge central to the scene. The foreground features a dock and tree-lined riverbanks, while traditional buildings with pitched roofs frame the view, suggesting a historic urban landscape under overcast skies.
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1910
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Switzerland
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Basel
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Schoch Frigyes
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View of the Rhine River in Basel, Switzerland, 1910
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This image from 1910 depicts the Rhine River in Basel, Switzerland, showcasing the Mittlere Brücke, a stone arch bridge central to the scene. The foreground features a dock and tree-lined riverbanks, while traditional buildings with pitched roofs frame the view, suggesting a historic urban landscape under overcast skies.
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Mittlere Brücke
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architecture
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overcast
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river scenes
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urban landscapes
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bridges
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dock
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Rhine River
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historic buildings
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historical architecture
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Basel
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The image consists of two black-and-white photographs side by side, depicting a river scene in an urban setting. In the foreground, the river stretches horizontally across the bottom of the composition, its surface appearing slightly rippled. The banks of the river are lined with trees, providing some contrast against the water. To the left, a small dock or platform is visible, possibly for boats or small vessels, which seems to extend slightly into the water. The background showcases a series of buildings on either side of the river. The architecture appears to be traditional and historic, with pitched roofs and some visible chimneys. Several structures rise prominently along the skyline, made apparent by their varying heights. In the center, a stone arch bridge spans the river, with multiple arches clearly visible. A smaller bridge can be seen further in the background, suggesting a busy passage for both pedestrians and vehicles. The atmosphere appears overcast, contributing to the muted tones of the image. There are no evident signs or text present in the scene. The composition suggests an early morning or late afternoon setting due to the soft lighting, though specific clues to the season are not directly apparent.
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Source caption

látkép a Rajnával, középen a Mittlere Brücke, balról a Martinskirche tornya.