Carl Lutz's Office, Budapest, 1943

The image depicts an office space from 1943 located in Budapest, Hungary, featuring a large wooden desk, a well-dressed man (likely Carl Lutz), and classic wooden chairs. Natural light floods the room through large windows. The decor, including a vintage cabinet and a vase, reflects the formal ambiance typical of diplomatic offices during this era.

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FORTEPAN / Archiv für Zeitgeschichte ETH Zürich / Agnes Hirschi
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The image depicts an office space from 1943 located in Budapest, Hungary, featuring a large wooden desk, a well-dressed man (likely Carl Lutz), and classic wooden chairs. Natural light floods the room through large windows. The decor, including a vintage cabinet and a vase, reflects the formal ambiance typical of diplomatic offices during this era.
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Carl Lutz's Office, Budapest, 1943
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Szabadság tér, az amerikai követség épülete, ekkor itt működött a Svájci Követség, Idegen Érdekek Képviselete, az irodában Carl Lutz diplomata.
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The image depicts an office space from 1943 located in Budapest, Hungary, featuring a large wooden desk, a well-dressed man (likely Carl Lutz), and classic wooden chairs. Natural light floods the room through large windows. The decor, including a vintage cabinet and a vase, reflects the formal ambiance typical of diplomatic offices during this era.
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1943
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Hungary
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Budapest V.
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47.49835
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Archiv für Zeitgeschichte ETH Zürich / Agnes Hirschi
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Carl Lutz's Office, Budapest, 1943
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The image depicts an office space from 1943 located in Budapest, Hungary, featuring a large wooden desk, a well-dressed man (likely Carl Lutz), and classic wooden chairs. Natural light floods the room through large windows. The decor, including a vintage cabinet and a vase, reflects the formal ambiance typical of diplomatic offices during this era.
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office
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office space
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diplomatic history
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Carl Lutz
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Budapest
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1943
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furniture
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diplomatic
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professional environment
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1940s architecture
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Hungarian embassy
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interior
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The image features a well-furnished office space, dominated by a large wooden desk in the foreground. The desk has multiple drawers, and various items are scattered across its surface, including a lamp, a small decorative item, and pieces of paper. Behind the desk sits a man, dressed in a dark suit and tie, with a white pocket square neatly placed in his breast pocket. He appears to be in a relaxed yet formal posture, looking directly at the viewer. To the left of the desk, there are two wooden chairs with rounded backs, positioned around a small area rug that covers part of the floor. The chairs are simple in design, suggesting a classic style. In the background, a tall wooden cabinet with multiple doors showcases intricate detailing, indicating a vintage quality. The office features large windows with sheer curtains, allowing natural light to enter the space, which contributes to a warm atmosphere. There is a radiator situated below the windows, along with a decorative vase visible on the windowsill. A wall calendar, partially visible, indicates the date and adds a functional aspect to the room. Overall, the setting conveys a professional and formal ambiance, likely reflective of a historical office environment. The composition is organized, with a focus on the man at the desk, creating a clear focal point within the room.
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Szabadság tér, az amerikai követség épülete, ekkor itt működött a Svájci Követség, Idegen Érdekek Képviselete, az irodában Carl Lutz diplomata.