Carl Lutz and wife in Budapest, 1943
This black-and-white photo from 1943 captures Swiss diplomat Carl Lutz and his wife by the Danube River in Budapest. They pose in formal attire against the backdrop of the Országház, a historically significant building. The scene features a stone edge, water reflections, and hints of the waterfront environment, highlighting the couple's relaxed yet formal demeanor.
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FORTEPAN / Archiv für Zeitgeschichte ETH Zürich / Agnes Hirschi
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This black-and-white photo from 1943 captures Swiss diplomat Carl Lutz and his wife by the Danube River in Budapest. They pose in formal attire against the backdrop of the Országház, a historically significant building. The scene features a stone edge, water reflections, and hints of the waterfront environment, highlighting the couple's relaxed yet formal demeanor.
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Carl Lutz and wife in Budapest, 1943
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budai alsó rakpart, Carl Lutz svájci diplomata és felesége. Szemben az Országház.
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This black-and-white photo from 1943 captures Swiss diplomat Carl Lutz and his wife by the Danube River in Budapest. They pose in formal attire against the backdrop of the Országház, a historically significant building. The scene features a stone edge, water reflections, and hints of the waterfront environment, highlighting the couple's relaxed yet formal demeanor.
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1943
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CC BY-SA 4.0
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Hungary
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Budapest I.
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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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Carl Lutz and wife in Budapest, 1943
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This black-and-white photo from 1943 captures Swiss diplomat Carl Lutz and his wife by the Danube River in Budapest. They pose in formal attire against the backdrop of the Országház, a historically significant building. The scene features a stone edge, water reflections, and hints of the waterfront environment, highlighting the couple's relaxed yet formal demeanor.
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Országház
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formal attire
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river
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Carl Lutz
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1943
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Budapest
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waterfront
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formal wear
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Black-and-white photography
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The image depicts a black-and-white scene by a river, showcasing a man and a woman in formal attire, posed in front of a prominent building, likely a government or historical structure.
The woman, seated on a stone edge near the water, wears a light-colored dress that reaches just below the knee. The dress features short sleeves and a buttoned front, with the woman presenting a relaxed posture. She has her arms folded in her lap and a pair of dark gloves on her hands. Her hair is styled in a manner typical of the mid-20th century.
The man stands next to her, slightly turned towards the camera. He is dressed in a light-colored suit with a white shirt and a tie, showing a formal appearance. His trousers are tailored, and he wears matching shoes with a smart white accent. He has a serious expression and glasses.
Behind the couple, the river stretches out, reflecting the light and casting ripples over the surface. The shore opposite features a grand building with distinct architectural elements, including a large, domed structure with several spires and ornate detailing. This building’s design suggests it is a well-known landmark, likely with historical significance. The sky appears hazy or overcast, indicating it might be an early morning or late afternoon setting.
Additionally, the foreground contains stones arranged into a path or dock, leading towards the water, and along the edge, there is a thick rope and what appears to be a metal anchor, hinting at the area's use as a waterfront or docking point.
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budai alsó rakpart, Carl Lutz svájci diplomata és felesége. Szemben az Országház.