Groep militairen bij een voetbalwedstrijd tussen de manschappen en de officieren 1941 - 1945

This old photo captures a military group at a soccer match between enlisted men and officers. I imagine the artist, if we can call them that, snapping this shot with a simple camera, maybe a Kodak. What were they thinking, framing this scene? The composition is informal, a bit off-kilter, capturing the relaxed atmosphere of a moment between competition and camaraderie. Look at the expressions on their faces, the mix of sweat and smiles. What stories do they hold? The monochrome tones add a layer of nostalgia, blurring the lines between the personal and the collective. It reminds me of those early documentary photographers who captured everyday life, finding beauty in the mundane. It’s a reminder that art exists in unexpected places, transforming a simple snapshot into a moment of shared human experience.