Who painted Dellers, Helen - Malerei, Ein Nachmittag in der Stadt?

Dellers, Helen - Malerei, Ein Nachmittag in der Stadt was painted by Helen Dellers in 1977.

Where can I see Dellers, Helen - Malerei, Ein Nachmittag in der Stadt?

Dellers, Helen - Malerei, Ein Nachmittag in der Stadt is held by Archaeology and Museum Baselland.

Artwork

Dellers, Helen - Malerei, Ein Nachmittag in der Stadt

Helen Dellers , 1977

Dellers, Helen - Malerei, Ein Nachmittag in der Stadt is an unspecified painting by Helen Dellers. It dates from 1977 and is held in the collection of the Archaeology and Museum Baselland.

About this work

Overview

Helen Dellers’ 1977 painting *Ein Nachmittag in der Stadt* depicts a lively urban scene. A green tram traverses a bridge above a crowded street, while buildings, trees and pedestrians populate the composition. The work balances vivid hues with more subdued tones, conveying the rhythm of city life.

Subject & Meaning

The canvas focuses on everyday metropolitan activity, highlighting public transport and the flow of people. A figure holding a sign in the foreground draws attention to individual presence amid collective movement, suggesting themes of community and the interplay between personal and communal spaces.

Technique & Style

Dellers employs a blend of bright and muted colors, using broad brushwork to outline structures and figures. The composition layers foreground details against a dominant bridge and tram, creating depth and a sense of motion through contrasting tonal values.

History & Provenance

Created in 1977, the painting is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. It remains in the museum’s holdings, where it is displayed as an example of late‑20th‑century urban representation.