Carl Lutz at Batthyány Gate, Bicske, Hungary, 1944
This 1944 photograph depicts Carl Lutz, a Swiss diplomat, standing beside an old truck at the entrance of the Batthyány estate in Bicske, Hungary. The setting hints at a diplomatic refuge during WWII, with signs indicating Swiss representation. The truck's design reflects mid-20th century aesthetics, and lush greenery suggests a serene atmosphere.
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FORTEPAN / Archiv für Zeitgeschichte ETH Zürich / Agnes Hirschi
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This 1944 photograph depicts Carl Lutz, a Swiss diplomat, standing beside an old truck at the entrance of the Batthyány estate in Bicske, Hungary. The setting hints at a diplomatic refuge during WWII, with signs indicating Swiss representation. The truck's design reflects mid-20th century aesthetics, and lush greenery suggests a serene atmosphere.
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Carl Lutz at Batthyány Gate, Bicske, Hungary, 1944
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Ady Endre utca, Carl Lutz diplomata a Batthyány - birtok kapujánál (ekkor a svájci szövetség kiürítési szállása, ma gyermekotthon) .
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This 1944 photograph depicts Carl Lutz, a Swiss diplomat, standing beside an old truck at the entrance of the Batthyány estate in Bicske, Hungary. The setting hints at a diplomatic refuge during WWII, with signs indicating Swiss representation. The truck's design reflects mid-20th century aesthetics, and lush greenery suggests a serene atmosphere.
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1944
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CC BY-SA 4.0
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Hungary
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Bicske
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Archiv für Zeitgeschichte ETH Zürich / Agnes Hirschi
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Carl Lutz at Batthyány Gate, Bicske, Hungary, 1944
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This 1944 photograph depicts Carl Lutz, a Swiss diplomat, standing beside an old truck at the entrance of the Batthyány estate in Bicske, Hungary. The setting hints at a diplomatic refuge during WWII, with signs indicating Swiss representation. The truck's design reflects mid-20th century aesthetics, and lush greenery suggests a serene atmosphere.
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World War II
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1944
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Carl Lutz
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diplomatic refuge
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historic photograph
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diplomacy
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nature
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Hungary
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Bicske
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truck
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diplomat
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The image is a black-and-white photograph featuring a man standing beside an old truck at a gate entrance. The truck, predominantly featuring an angular design typical of mid-20th century commercial vehicles, has a large front grille with vertical slats. It is equipped with round headlights, and a license plate that reads "P-1962" is visible. The truck is parked close to a stone pillar at the entrance, which has wrought iron gates extending behind it.
The man is dressed in formal attire, wearing a dark overcoat and a suit beneath it, with a tie visible. He stands confidently next to the truck, one hand resting on its side, while he gazes directly at the camera.
On the right side of the image, there is a stone wall that features a sign with text in a language that includes German and possibly Hungarian, indicated by the words "der Schweizer Gesellschaft" and "Svajci Követség Küldött Szállása," suggesting a diplomatic or consulate building. The wall has an emblem, likely a Swiss flag, visible on the sign.
The surroundings exhibit lush green trees in the background, suggesting a natural setting, possibly during spring or summer. The sunlight appears to cast a soft glow, indicating it could be late morning or early afternoon, contributing to the overall serene atmosphere of the photograph.
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Source caption
Ady Endre utca, Carl Lutz diplomata a Batthyány - birtok kapujánál (ekkor a svájci szövetség kiürítési szállása, ma gyermekotthon) .