A. AVELINE Engraving of the city of Basel. The image shows a panoramic view of Basel, with the Rhine running through it. The composition is highlighted by a label explaining that "Basel is one of the four main cities of the thirteen Swiss cantons, which are governed in the form of a republic. This city was the first to shake off the yoke of the Roman Empire and has an episcopal see". Signed lower centre, in the cartel: "fait par A. Aveline et se vend à Paris chez Daumont". Size of the image when viewed: 51 cm x 31.5 cm. Dimensions with frame: 70 cm x 50 cm. Condition: good. Slight damp stains.