View of the ‘Batterie’ toward Basel 1940

This landscape painting, titled "View of the 'Batterie' toward Basel," was created in 1940 by Walter Kurt Wiemken, a Swiss artist who tragically died in the same year. The painting depicts a distant view of Basel, Switzerland, with a mountainous landscape in the background. Wiemken's style is characterized by broad brushstrokes and a muted palette, capturing a sense of atmospheric depth and the subtle changes of light. The composition is simple and balanced, creating a peaceful yet slightly melancholic mood. The painting is likely an expression of Wiemken's personal experience and connection with the region around Basel.