The bronze statue of Major Alida Bosshardt stands, or better yet… sits, on the Oudezijds Voorburgwal, in front of the “Salvation Army” building. Made by artist Peter de Leeuwe in 2013 as a tribute to her years of service to the vulnerable. 
Born on June 8, 1913, in Utrecht, and passing on June 25, 2007, in Amsterdam, Bosshardt was a key “Salvation Army” figure. During WWII, she helped Jewish children and later supported sex workers and the homeless in the Red Light District.
Her efforts earned national recognition, including the title ‘Righteous Among the Nations’ from “Yad Vashem” in 2004.
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Born on June 8, 1913, in Utrecht, and passing on June 25, 2007, in Amsterdam, Bosshardt was a key “Salvation Army” figure. During WWII, she helped Jewish children and later supported sex workers and the homeless in the Red Light District.
Her efforts earned national recognition, including the title ‘Righteous Among the Nations’ from “Yad Vashem” in 2004.
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In terms of style, it features strong contrasts between light and shadow, creating dramatic highlights and shadows on the figures' bodies and surroundings. This high-contrast technique adds a sense of immediacy and intimacy to the moment being shared by the two subjects.
The photograph is in black and white, which enhances its timeless quality and focuses attention on texture, form, and composition rather than color. The use of monochrome also contributes to an overall mood that could be interpreted as both nostalgic and candidly unposed.
This image captures a spontaneous human moment with rich textural details, such as the rough surface beneath them and their taut muscles. It suggests movement and life through its positioning and expressionless faces, which invites viewers to project their interpretations onto the subjects' emotions and intentions within this playful scene.
Overall, Ed van der Elsken's photograph of these two figures provides a glimpse into human interaction and physicality while evoking an atmosphere that is both intima [...]](https://mastodon.ozioso.online/system/media_attachments/files/113/269/868/882/873/060/original/f5cdd6ced4430b07.jpeg "The image depicts two shirtless individuals engaged in a playful combat. They are sitting on what appears to be the edge of a raised platform or structure, with one person balancing precariously as they strike the other's head playfully. The scene is captured from an angle that emphasizes their muscular forms and dynamic interaction.
In terms of style, it features strong contrasts between light and shadow, creating dramatic highlights and shadows on the figures' bodies and surroundings. This high-contrast technique adds a sense of immediacy and intimacy to the moment being shared by the two subjects.
The photograph is in black and white, which enhances its timeless quality and focuses attention on texture, form, and composition rather than color. The use of monochrome also contributes to an overall mood that could be interpreted as both nostalgic and candidly unposed.
This image captures a spontaneous human moment with rich textural details, such as the rough surface beneath them and their taut muscles. It suggests movement and life through its positioning and expressionless faces, which invites viewers to project their interpretations onto the subjects' emotions and intentions within this playful scene.
Overall, Ed van der Elsken's photograph of these two figures provides a glimpse into human interaction and physicality while evoking an atmosphere that is both intima [...]")
