Interior of the Swiss Embassy Representation, Budapest, 1943

The photograph from 1943 captures a serene interior of the Swiss Embassy Representation in Budapest, featuring a man reading on an elegantly designed couch. The setting is enriched by a decorative rug, a round table with dried flowers, and a coastal painting on the wall. The scene emanates a cozy, timeless atmosphere amidst historical significance.

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FORTEPAN / Archiv für Zeitgeschichte ETH Zürich / Agnes Hirschi
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The photograph from 1943 captures a serene interior of the Swiss Embassy Representation in Budapest, featuring a man reading on an elegantly designed couch. The setting is enriched by a decorative rug, a round table with dried flowers, and a coastal painting on the wall. The scene emanates a cozy, timeless atmosphere amidst historical significance.
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Interior of the Swiss Embassy Representation, Budapest, 1943
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Szabadság tér, az amerikai követség épülete, ekkor itt működött a Svájci Követség Idegen Érdekek Képviselete. Carl Lutz svájci diplomata.
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The photograph from 1943 captures a serene interior of the Swiss Embassy Representation in Budapest, featuring a man reading on an elegantly designed couch. The setting is enriched by a decorative rug, a round table with dried flowers, and a coastal painting on the wall. The scene emanates a cozy, timeless atmosphere amidst historical significance.
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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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19.04045
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Archiv für Zeitgeschichte ETH Zürich / Agnes Hirschi
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Interior of the Swiss Embassy Representation, Budapest, 1943
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The photograph from 1943 captures a serene interior of the Swiss Embassy Representation in Budapest, featuring a man reading on an elegantly designed couch. The setting is enriched by a decorative rug, a round table with dried flowers, and a coastal painting on the wall. The scene emanates a cozy, timeless atmosphere amidst historical significance.
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interior design
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Carl Lutz
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Swiss Embassy
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Budapest
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decor
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furniture
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interior
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reading
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embassy
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decorative arts
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The image depicts a serene interior setting with a man seated on a couch. He has short, slicked-back hair and is wearing round glasses, dressed in a dark, textured sweater over a collared shirt. He appears to be reading a book, holding it with both hands. The couch is elegantly designed, featuring a cane backrest, with two cushions in contrasting patterns—one has stripes and the other is a solid tone. The couch is positioned against a light-colored wall, which complements the soft lighting illuminating the scene. In front of the man is a round table, which has a white tablecloth draped over it. At the center of the table, there is a small vase containing dried flowers, adding a touch of decor to the arrangement. On the wall behind the man hangs a framed painting depicting a coastal scene with rocky shores and turbulent waves, the artwork contributing to the room's aesthetic. The floor is covered with a decorative rug, suggesting a cozy, inviting atmosphere. The overall tone of the photo, likely taken in black-and-white, gives it a timeless quality, while the decor and furniture indicate a classic style. There are no visible windows, but the lighting suggests it could be daytime.
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Szabadság tér, az amerikai követség épülete, ekkor itt működött a Svájci Követség Idegen Érdekek Képviselete. Carl Lutz svájci diplomata.