Carl Lutz in front of the former British Embassy, Budapest, 1945
The 1945 image features Swiss diplomat Carl Lutz and a group of about thirty individuals in front of a damaged building in Budapest. The scene reflects post-war resilience, with people of various ages showing mixed expressions against a backdrop of visible destruction, including crumbling walls and broken windows.
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suisse.fortepan.eu
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FORTEPAN / Archiv für Zeitgeschichte ETH Zürich / Agnes Hirschi
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The 1945 image features Swiss diplomat Carl Lutz and a group of about thirty individuals in front of a damaged building in Budapest. The scene reflects post-war resilience, with people of various ages showing mixed expressions against a backdrop of visible destruction, including crumbling walls and broken windows.
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Carl Lutz in front of the former British Embassy, Budapest, 1945
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a Táncsics Mihály (Verbőczy) utca 1., a korábbi brit követség udvara, középen világos kabátban Carl Lutz svájci diplomata.
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The 1945 image features Swiss diplomat Carl Lutz and a group of about thirty individuals in front of a damaged building in Budapest. The scene reflects post-war resilience, with people of various ages showing mixed expressions against a backdrop of visible destruction, including crumbling walls and broken windows.
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1945
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CC BY-SA 4.0
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Hungary
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Budapest I.
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Archiv für Zeitgeschichte ETH Zürich / Agnes Hirschi
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Carl Lutz in front of the former British Embassy, Budapest, 1945
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The 1945 image features Swiss diplomat Carl Lutz and a group of about thirty individuals in front of a damaged building in Budapest. The scene reflects post-war resilience, with people of various ages showing mixed expressions against a backdrop of visible destruction, including crumbling walls and broken windows.
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diplomatic presence
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ruins
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post-war Hungary
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British Embassy
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Budapest
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civilian gathering
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Carl Lutz
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1945
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diplomacy
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community
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urban ruins
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post-war
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The image depicts a group of approximately thirty individuals standing in front of a partially ruined building. The structure shows signs of damage, with broken windows and crumbling walls. The upper floor has a window that is notably broken, and there are pieces of wood protruding from the upper edge.
In the foreground, a mix of men, women, and children gather. Some individuals are seated on the ground, while others stand behind them. The people have varied expressions, some appear solemn, while others smile gently.
The men are dressed in a mix of formal and casual attire, with a few wearing hats. One man in the front is dressed in a dark uniform with a fur collar, while another wears a helmet, suggesting a role in public service or law enforcement. The women are dressed in coats and scarves, and many have head coverings, indicative of the time period.
The setting appears to have debris scattered around, showcasing a distressed environment. There are wooden beams and other materials lying on the ground, emphasizing the state of disrepair. The overall tone of the photograph is somber, conveying a sense of resilience amidst hardship. The time of day is unclear, but the lighting suggests it may be overcast or dusk. The image is in black and white, capturing the historical context of the scene.
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Source caption
a Táncsics Mihály (Verbőczy) utca 1., a korábbi brit követség udvara, középen világos kabátban Carl Lutz svájci diplomata.