Carl Lutz and associates by vintage car, Széchenyi István tér, 1942
In Budapest (1942), a group of five people gathers around a vintage black car on Széchenyi István tér. The image captures Carl Lutz, a Swiss diplomat, with two women in coordinated suits and three men, one likely in a chauffeur's uniform. The backdrop includes the ornate Pesti Magyar Kereskedelmi Bank, reflecting the historic architecture of the area.
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FORTEPAN / Archiv für Zeitgeschichte ETH Zürich / Agnes Hirschi
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In Budapest (1942), a group of five people gathers around a vintage black car on Széchenyi István tér. The image captures Carl Lutz, a Swiss diplomat, with two women in coordinated suits and three men, one likely in a chauffeur's uniform. The backdrop includes the ornate Pesti Magyar Kereskedelmi Bank, reflecting the historic architecture of the area.
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Carl Lutz and associates by vintage car, Széchenyi István tér, 1942
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Széchenyi István (Ferenc József) tér, jobbra Carl Lutz svájci diplomata. Háttérben a Pesti Magyar Kereskedelmi Bank székháza (később Belügyminisztérium), ettől jobbra a József Attila (gróf Tisza István) utca.
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In Budapest (1942), a group of five people gathers around a vintage black car on Széchenyi István tér. The image captures Carl Lutz, a Swiss diplomat, with two women in coordinated suits and three men, one likely in a chauffeur's uniform. The backdrop includes the ornate Pesti Magyar Kereskedelmi Bank, reflecting the historic architecture of the area.
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1942
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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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Carl Lutz and associates by vintage car, Széchenyi István tér, 1942
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In Budapest (1942), a group of five people gathers around a vintage black car on Széchenyi István tér. The image captures Carl Lutz, a Swiss diplomat, with two women in coordinated suits and three men, one likely in a chauffeur's uniform. The backdrop includes the ornate Pesti Magyar Kereskedelmi Bank, reflecting the historic architecture of the area.
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vintage automobiles
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historical figures
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urban landscapes
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vintage car
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1942
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fashion
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cobblestone street
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historical architecture
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early 20th century
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Carl Lutz
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The image depicts a group of five individuals gathered around a large black vintage car parked on a cobblestone street. The setting appears to be an urban environment, as suggested by the buildings in the background and the trees that are barren, indicative of a late autumn or early spring season, likely before the leaves have blossomed.
In the foreground, the car, which is styled in a classic design, features a prominent grille and circular headlights. The vehicle's license plate is visible, bearing an alphanumeric code that includes "AU 867."
The group consists of three men and two women. The man on the far left is wearing a dark uniform with a cap, likely indicating he is a chauffeur or in some form of service. Next to him stands another man in a suit with a tie, while a third man, wearing a lighter overcoat, stands close by. The woman on the far right is dressed in a tailored suit with a skirt and a beret, and her attire appears neatly coordinated, possibly suggesting a formal occasion. The second woman from the left is similarly dressed but with a slightly lighter coat and appears to be gesturing toward the camera, perhaps smiling or posing.
The background features bare trees and part of a building with decorative architectural details, hinting at an older style, along with a lamppost partially visible on the left side, further contributing to the historic ambiance of the scene.
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Széchenyi István (Ferenc József) tér, jobbra Carl Lutz svájci diplomata. Háttérben a Pesti Magyar Kereskedelmi Bank székháza (később Belügyminisztérium), ettől jobbra a József Attila (gróf Tisza István) utca.