Carl Lutz at Swiss Embassy Office, Szabadság tér, Budapest, 1943

In 1943 Budapest, a focused Carl Lutz, diplomatic representative, sits at a polished desk cluttered with papers in a formal office that housed the Swiss Embassy. Natural light permeates the room featuring a leather sofa, bookshelves, and a personal touch with a framed picture, indicating a balance of professionalism and comfort.

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FORTEPAN / Archiv für Zeitgeschichte ETH Zürich / Agnes Hirschi
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In 1943 Budapest, a focused Carl Lutz, diplomatic representative, sits at a polished desk cluttered with papers in a formal office that housed the Swiss Embassy. Natural light permeates the room featuring a leather sofa, bookshelves, and a personal touch with a framed picture, indicating a balance of professionalism and comfort.
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Carl Lutz at Swiss Embassy Office, Szabadság tér, 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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In 1943 Budapest, a focused Carl Lutz, diplomatic representative, sits at a polished desk cluttered with papers in a formal office that housed the Swiss Embassy. Natural light permeates the room featuring a leather sofa, bookshelves, and a personal touch with a framed picture, indicating a balance of professionalism and comfort.
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1943
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Archiv für Zeitgeschichte ETH Zürich / Agnes Hirschi
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Carl Lutz at Swiss Embassy Office, Szabadság tér, Budapest, 1943
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In 1943 Budapest, a focused Carl Lutz, diplomatic representative, sits at a polished desk cluttered with papers in a formal office that housed the Swiss Embassy. Natural light permeates the room featuring a leather sofa, bookshelves, and a personal touch with a framed picture, indicating a balance of professionalism and comfort.
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1943
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diplomat
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embassy operations
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World War II
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Swiss Embassy
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Hungary
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Carl Lutz
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office
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Hungarian history
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formal setting
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office interior
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diplomacy
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writing
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furniture
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The image depicts a man seated at a large wooden desk in a formal office setting. He is wearing a light-colored suit and glasses, and he appears to be focused on writing or working with papers in front of him. The desk is polished and reflects the ambient light, possibly indicating it is mid-day. Beside the man, there is a dark, plush office chair, and to the right of the desk is a simple wooden chair with vertical slats in its backrest. The background features a black leather sofa that runs along the wall, suggesting a comfortable seating area for visitors. On the desk, there are several items: a cup, likely for tea or coffee, a stack of papers, and a small glass container. A desk lamp is situated at the far end of the desk, illuminating the workspace. In the background, a bookshelf filled with books is visible, alongside a small framed picture on the wall. Natural light streams in from the windows, which are partially covered by dark drapes. The flooring appears to be a plain material, possibly concrete or polished tile, and there is a patterned rug beneath the desk, adding to the room's decor. A couple of scattered items on the floor, including what appears to be a rolled-up mat, suggest a casual atmosphere despite the formal setting.
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Szabadság tér, az amerikai követség épülete, ekkor itt működött a Svájci Követség, Idegen Érdekek Képviselete, az irodában Carl Lutz diplomata.