"Romantic Painting in Basel: A Meticulously Detailed View of the Town of Aarberg with Figural Characters"

(1811 Kassel - 1858 Basel) View of the fortress and city of Aarburg in Switzerland, executed with figural staffage, meticulously and richly detailed, in a romantic picturesque composition with a rounded arched cutout. Giese, who settled in Basel in 1833, created particularly watercolors with city views, which also served as templates for lithographs. Watercolor on paper, originally laid down by the artist on black paper with an architectural golden round arch. Signed and dated 1840. Image approximately 21 cm x 16.7 cm. Framed.