
Amit, Golani Brigade, Elyacim, Israel, May 26, 1999
A young Israeli soldier named Amit stands in his military uniform against a plain, neutral background, his youthful face conveying a mixture of vulnerability and quiet resolve. Dijkstra's signature direct, unflinching portrait style strips away any sense of heroism or spectacle, instead presenting the subject with an intimate, documentary honesty. The work invites reflection on the tension between the boy and the soldier, youth and duty, individuality and institution.
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- Auction House · Phillips
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Contemporary Art Day Sale
June 28, 2013
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