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Basel Collection (page 4)

Basel, a city that encapsulates the essence of history and culture, is truly a phenomena in itself

Background imageBasel Collection: Godoy, Manuel de (1767-1851), Duke of Alcudia and Sueca, Prime Minister of Charles IV

Godoy, Manuel de (1767-1851), Duke of Alcudia and Sueca, Prime Minister of Charles IV, known as the Prince of Peace by negotiating the Peace of Basel (treaty between France, Prussia and Spain)

Background imageBasel Collection: Untitled, c. 1940

Untitled, c. 1940. Found in the Collection of Fondation Beyeler, Basel

Background imageBasel Collection: Die Kapelle (The Chapel), 1917

Die Kapelle (The Chapel), 1917. Found in the Collection of Fondation Beyeler, Basel

Background imageBasel Collection: Vor dem Blitz (Before the Lightning), 1923

Vor dem Blitz (Before the Lightning), 1923. Found in the Collection of Fondation Beyeler, Basel

Background imageBasel Collection: Fuga

Fuga. Found in the Collection of Fondation Beyeler, Basel

Background imageBasel Collection: Suprematist Composition, 1915

Suprematist Composition, 1915. Found in the collection of Fondation Beyeler, Basel

Background imageBasel Collection: Basle, c1830 (1915). Artist: Samuel Prout

Basle, c1830 (1915). Artist: Samuel Prout
Basle, c1830 (1915). Basel is a city in northwestern Switzerland on the river Rhine. From Sketches by Samuel Prout, edited by Charles Holme. [The Studio Ltd, London, Paris, New York, 1915]

Background imageBasel Collection: Wettstein Bridge, Basel, Switzerland, c1936

Wettstein Bridge, Basel, Switzerland, c1936. The bridge, which spans the River Rhine, was built in 1879. It is named after Johann Rudolf Wettstein, a 17th century Swiss diplomat and Mayor of Basel

Background imageBasel Collection: Aerial view of Basel, Switzerland, from a Zeppelin, 1928 (1933)

Aerial view of Basel, Switzerland, from a Zeppelin, 1928 (1933)
An aerial view of Basel, Switzerland, from a Zeppelin, 1928 (1933). A photograph from Zeppelin-Weltfahrten, Vom ersten Luftschiff 1899 bis zu den Fahrten des LZ127 Graf Zeppelin 1932, Dresden, 1933

Background imageBasel Collection: Basel, Switzerland, 20th century

Basel, Switzerland, 20th century. View showing St Albans Church and bridges over the River Rhine

Background imageBasel Collection: The Departure of St Ursula from Basel, before 1489, (c1900-1920). Artist: Hans Memling

The Departure of St Ursula from Basel, before 1489, (c1900-1920). Artist: Hans Memling
The Departure of St Ursula from Basel, before 1489, (c1900-1920). A print after a panel in the Shrine of St Ursula in the Hospital of St John, Bruges, from Art History and Literature Illustrations

Background imageBasel Collection: St Ursula Shrine, Departure from Basle, Detail, 1489. Artist: Hans Memling

St Ursula Shrine, Departure from Basle, Detail, 1489. Artist: Hans Memling
St Ursula Shrine, Departure from Basle, Detail, 1489. The Reliquary of St Ursula, Memling Museum, Sint-Janshospitaal, Bruges

Background imageBasel Collection: St Ursula Shrine, Arrival in Basle, 1489. Artist: Hans Memling

St Ursula Shrine, Arrival in Basle, 1489. Artist: Hans Memling
St Ursula Shrine, Arrival in Basle, 1489. St Ursula Shrine, Memling Museum, Sint-Janshospitaal, Bruges

Background imageBasel Collection: La Pharmacie Rustique, c1775. Artist: Barthelemi Hubner

La Pharmacie Rustique, c1775. Artist: Barthelemi Hubner
La Pharmacie Rustique, c1775. After a painting done in 1774 by G Locher, the composition shows a visit to a country chemist

Background imageBasel Collection: The Carnival of Basel, Switzerland

The Carnival of Basel, Switzerland
The Carnival of Basel (German: Basler Fasnacht) is the biggest carnival in Switzerland and takes place annually between February and March in Basel

Background imageBasel Collection: Messe Basel, Basel, Switzerland

Messe Basel, Basel, Switzerland
Two figures stand in a white spot surrounded by black against a blue, patterned wall in Messe Basel Exhibition Centre; Basel Basel Stadt, Switzerland

Background imageBasel Collection: Portrait Last Armbruster Basel Johann Heinrich Bienz

Portrait Last Armbruster Basel Johann Heinrich Bienz
Portrait of the Last Armbruster to Basel, Johann Heinrich Bienz, 1838, oil on panel, 40 x 33 cm, monogrammed on the anvil on the right edge of the picture: RB, Rudolf Braun, 1788-1857, tatig in Basel

Background imageBasel Collection: Portrait Peter Ryff Basel 1625 oil oak wood 75 x 62 cm

Portrait Peter Ryff Basel 1625 oil oak wood 75 x 62 cm
Portrait of Peter Ryff of Basel, 1625, oil on oak wood, 75 x 62 cm, not marked, but dated upper left: CHRISTI MDCXXV, AETATIS SVAE LXXII, Bartholomaus Sarburgh, Trier um 1590 - nach 1637 Niederlande

Background imageBasel Collection: Small birdshow Basel southwest drawing 1615 1620 etched

Small birdshow Basel southwest drawing 1615 1620 etched
Small birdshow from Basel, from the southwest, drawing 1615, probably after 1620 etched in Holla, etching, sheet: 32.5 x 39.5 cm, marked O. M.: BASILAEA Basel. u, . l.: Mathaeus Merian

Background imageBasel Collection: Portrait Hieronymus Linder Basel 1760 oil canvas

Portrait Hieronymus Linder Basel 1760 oil canvas
Portrait of the Hieronymus Linder of Basel, 1760, oil on canvas, 135 x 99 cm, signed and dated: J.N. Grooth, Pinx: 1760. Johann Nikolaus Grooth, Stuttgart 1723-1797 Memmingen

Background imageBasel Collection: Blazon Theological Faculty University Basel 1560

Blazon Theological Faculty University Basel 1560
Blazon of the Theological Faculty of the University of Basel, 1560, stained glass, 42.5 x 31.5 cm |, 31.3 x 42.5 x 2 cm, unsigned, but dated

Background imageBasel Collection: Blazon Faculty Medicine University Basel 1560

Blazon Faculty Medicine University Basel 1560
Blazon of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Basel, 1560, stained glass, 40.5 x 30.5 cm |, 30.3 x 40.4 x 2 cm, unsigned, but dated

Background imageBasel Collection: Blazon librarians Iselin Coccius Pantaleon University

Blazon librarians Iselin Coccius Pantaleon University
Blazon of librarians Iselin, Coccius and Pantaleon of the University of Basel, 1564, stained glass, 41.5 x 30.2 cm |, 30.2 x 41.5 x 2 cm, unsigned, but dated

Background imageBasel Collection: View battery Basel 1940 tempera oil ink pen paper

View battery Basel 1940 tempera oil ink pen paper
View from the battery on Basel, 1940, tempera and oil over ink (pen) on paper, on pavatex, 28.5 x 90 cm, not marked, Walter Kurt Wiemken, Basel 1907-1941 bei Castel San Pietro/Tessin

Background imageBasel Collection: View Isteinerklotz upriver Basel 1819 oil canvas

View Isteinerklotz upriver Basel 1819 oil canvas
View from the Isteinerklotz upriver to Basel, around 1819, oil on canvas, 88.5 x 124.5 cm, not marked, Peter Birmann, Basel 1758-1844 Basel

Background imageBasel Collection: View Muttenzer quarry Basel Rhine plain 1807 / 1809

View Muttenzer quarry Basel Rhine plain 1807 / 1809
View from the Muttenzer quarry on Basel and the Rhine plain, 1807/1809, oil on canvas, 77.5 x 95 cm, signed lower middle [on a stone]: Miville, Jakob Christoph Miville, Basel 1786-1836 Basel

Background imageBasel Collection: Portrait Chevalier Lucas Schaub Basel 1722 oil

Portrait Chevalier Lucas Schaub Basel 1722 oil
Portrait of the Chevalier Lucas Schaub of Basel, 1722, oil on canvas, 81.8 x 64.5 cm, unsigned, Hyacinthe Rigaud, Perpignan 1659-1743 Paris

Background imageBasel Collection: View Cloister Minster Basel 1865 oil panel 45 x 32 cm

View Cloister Minster Basel 1865 oil panel 45 x 32 cm
View into the Cloister of the Minster at Basel, 1865, oil on panel, 45 x 32 cm, signed and dated lower left: J.J. Neustuck f.1865. Johann Jakob Neustuck, Basel 1800-1867 Basel

Background imageBasel Collection: Portrait Elector Brandenburg personal physician Leonard Thurneysser Thurn

Portrait Elector Brandenburg personal physician Leonard Thurneysser Thurn
Portrait of Elector Brandenburg personal physician Leonard Thurneysser Thurn of Basel, 1569 (?), Oil on oak wood, 45 x 38 cm, unmarked, Frans Floris de Vriendt I. Antwerpen 1519/20-1570 Antwerpen

Background imageBasel Collection: Fountain Youth January - 1895 Basel tempera fir wood

Fountain Youth January - 1895 Basel tempera fir wood
The Fountain of Youth, January - May 1895 (Basel), tempera on fir wood, 170 x 221 cm, signed and dated lower right: Hans Sandreuter. 1895, Hans Sandreuter, Basel 1850-1901 Riehen

Background imageBasel Collection: summers day 1892 Basel tempera canvas 130 x 234 cm

summers day 1892 Basel tempera canvas 130 x 234 cm
A summers day, 1892 (Basel), tempera on canvas, 130 x 234 cm, signed and dated lower left: Hans Sandreuter, 1892, Hans Sandreuter, Basel 1850-1901 Riehen

Background imageBasel Collection: earthquake Basel 1356 1886 oil canvas 185. 5 x 344. 5 cm

earthquake Basel 1356 1886 oil canvas 185. 5 x 344. 5 cm
The earthquake of Basel in 1356, 1886, oil on canvas, 185.5 x 344.5 cm, FEC. E. STUCKELBERG. 1886, Ernst Stuckelberg, Basel 1831-1903 Basel

Background imageBasel Collection: RAomische Hochwacht 1891 Basel tempera paper

RAomische Hochwacht 1891 Basel tempera paper
Romische Hochwacht, 1891 (Basel), tempera on paper, 133 x 233.5 cm, signed and dated lower right: HANS SANDREUTER 1891. Hans Sandreuter, Basel 1850-1901 Riehen

Background imageBasel Collection: Resurrection Christ c. 1500 / 10 Mixed media fir wood

Resurrection Christ c. 1500 / 10 Mixed media fir wood
The Resurrection of Christ, c. 1500/10, Mixed media on fir wood, 107 x 82 cm, Unmarked, Meister DS (Daniel Schwegler?), (?), tatig 1503-1515 in Basel

Background imageBasel Collection: Birth John Baptist c. 1450 / 60 mixed technique

Birth John Baptist c. 1450 / 60 mixed technique
The Birth of John the Baptist, c. 1450/60, mixed technique on fir wood, 82.5 x 85 cm, unmarked. On the tape: Johannes est nome [n] eius, Meister des Losel-Altars, 15. Jh. tatig in Basel

Background imageBasel Collection: View Muttenzer quarry Basel 1811 oil canvas 93 x 123 cm

View Muttenzer quarry Basel 1811 oil canvas 93 x 123 cm
View from Muttenzer quarry to Basel, 1811, oil on canvas, 93 x 123 cm, signed, inscribed and dated lower right: PBirmann. fecit, . 1811. Peter Birmann, Basel 1758-1844 Basel

Background imageBasel Collection: Portrait engraver Johann Jakob Falkeisen 1882

Portrait engraver Johann Jakob Falkeisen 1882
Portrait of the engraver Johann Jakob Falkeisen, 1882, oil on canvas, 110 x 82 cm, signed and dated lower left: A. Hoflinger, 1882, inscribed top left: JOH. JAC, . FALKEISEN, geb

Background imageBasel Collection: Mary Child 1920 oil canvas 100 x 70 cm unsigned

Mary Child 1920 oil canvas 100 x 70 cm unsigned
Mary with the Child, 1920, oil on canvas, 100 x 70 cm, unsigned, Albert Muller, Basel 1897-1926 Obino/Tessin

Background imageBasel Collection: Rhine Basel view Rhine plain July 1900 Riehen

Rhine Basel view Rhine plain July 1900 Riehen
The Rhine near Basel (view of the Rhine plain), July 1900 (Riehen), oil on canvas, 96.5 x 146.5 cm, signed and dated lower right: HANS SANDREUTER JULY 1900, Hans Sandreuter, Basel 1850-1901 Riehen

Background imageBasel Collection: entry Swiss ambassadors Basel 1855 oil canvas

entry Swiss ambassadors Basel 1855 oil canvas
The entry of the Swiss ambassadors in Basel, 1855, oil on canvas, 118 x 170 cm, signed and dated lower right: Alb. Landerer 1855, Albert Landerer, Basel 1816-1893 Barbizon

Background imageBasel Collection: Palatinate Basel oil canvas 118 x 90 cm marked

Palatinate Basel oil canvas 118 x 90 cm marked
The Palatinate in Basel, oil on canvas, 118 x 90 cm, not marked, Hermann Scherer, Rummingen/Baden-Wurttemberg 1893-1927 Basel

Background imageBasel Collection: Tarquinius threatens Lucretia oil canvas 102 x 69 cm

Tarquinius threatens Lucretia oil canvas 102 x 69 cm
Tarquinius threatens Lucretia, oil on canvas, 102 x 69 cm, unmarked, Thoman Weber, Kempten um 1535-[1570] Basel

Background imageBasel Collection: SchifflAÔé¼nde Basel 1840 Oil canvas 31 x 40. 5 cm

SchifflAÔé¼nde Basel 1840 Oil canvas 31 x 40. 5 cm
The Schifflande in Basel, around 1840 (?), Oil on canvas, 31 x 40.5 cm, signed lower left: GUISE, Konstantin Guise, Kassel 1811-1858 Basel

Background imageBasel Collection: Portrait Mayor Hans Rudolf Huber Basel 1601 Oil

Portrait Mayor Hans Rudolf Huber Basel 1601 Oil
Portrait of the Mayor Hans Rudolf Huber of Basel, 1601 (?), Oil on canvas, 110 x 73 cm, unmarked. In the upper left corner: H.R.H. B. M. (with, coat of arms of the sitter) 1601, Hans Bock d. A

Background imageBasel Collection: Portrait Mayor Lukas Gebhart Basel 1593 Oil canvas

Portrait Mayor Lukas Gebhart Basel 1593 Oil canvas
Portrait of the Mayor Lukas Gebhart of Basel, 1593 (?), Oil on canvas, 62.5 x 43.5 cm, Not specified, but dated right next to the head: AETAT. LXX, . 1593, ÔÇó, Hans Bock d. A

Background imageBasel Collection: Cathedral Basel Switzerland Jakob Hoflinger

Cathedral Basel Switzerland Jakob Hoflinger
Cathedral at Basel, Switzerland; Jakob Hoflinger (Swiss, 1819 - 1898); about 1870; Albumen silver print

Background imageBasel Collection: Pilati Handwaschung Charles Von Bouell Swiss

Pilati Handwaschung Charles Von Bouell Swiss
Pilati Handwaschung; Charles Von Bouell (Swiss, active 19th century); Basel, Switzerland; 1861; Salted paper print; 32.8 x 23.6 cm (12 15, 16 x 9 5, 16 in.)

Background imageBasel Collection: Jacob Meier zum Hasen Burgermeister von Basel

Jacob Meier zum Hasen Burgermeister von Basel
Jacob Meier, zum Hasen, Burgermeister von Basel; Charles Von Bouell (Swiss, active 19th century); Basel, Switzerland; 1861; Salted paper print; 31 x 21.8 cm (12 3, 16 x 8 9, 16 in.)



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