Sándor-Metternich-kastély, Bajna, Hungary, 1944 with Carl Lutz

In 1944, in Bajna, Hungary, guests gather near a vintage Swiss bus labeled 'SCHWEIZ' beside the Sándor-Metternich-kastély. The bus, marked with a white cross, suggests medical use. Carl Lutz, a Swiss diplomat, stands with a group in formal attire, hinting at a significant occasion amid the elegant neoclassical architecture and lush surroundings.

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FORTEPAN / Archiv für Zeitgeschichte ETH Zürich / Agnes Hirschi
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In 1944, in Bajna, Hungary, guests gather near a vintage Swiss bus labeled 'SCHWEIZ' beside the Sándor-Metternich-kastély. The bus, marked with a white cross, suggests medical use. Carl Lutz, a Swiss diplomat, stands with a group in formal attire, hinting at a significant occasion amid the elegant neoclassical architecture and lush surroundings.
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Sándor-Metternich-kastély, Bajna, Hungary, 1944 with Carl Lutz
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Sándor-Metternich-kastély, a jobb szélen Carl Lutz svájci diplomata.
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In 1944, in Bajna, Hungary, guests gather near a vintage Swiss bus labeled 'SCHWEIZ' beside the Sándor-Metternich-kastély. The bus, marked with a white cross, suggests medical use. Carl Lutz, a Swiss diplomat, stands with a group in formal attire, hinting at a significant occasion amid the elegant neoclassical architecture and lush surroundings.
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1944
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Hungary
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Bajna
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Archiv für Zeitgeschichte ETH Zürich / Agnes Hirschi
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Sándor-Metternich-kastély, Bajna, Hungary, 1944 with Carl Lutz
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In 1944, in Bajna, Hungary, guests gather near a vintage Swiss bus labeled 'SCHWEIZ' beside the Sándor-Metternich-kastély. The bus, marked with a white cross, suggests medical use. Carl Lutz, a Swiss diplomat, stands with a group in formal attire, hinting at a significant occasion amid the elegant neoclassical architecture and lush surroundings.
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military
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vintage vehicles
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formal attire
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historical architecture
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diplomacy
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formal gathering
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Carl Lutz
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SWITZERLAND
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vintage bus
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events
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neoclassical architecture
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The image depicts a group of people standing beside a vintage bus in front of an elegant building. The bus is prominently featured with a red body and appears to be a vehicle from the early 20th century, complete with large wheels and a boxy shape. It has a white cross emblem on its side, indicating it may have been used for medical or emergency purposes, and is labeled "SCHWEIZ," suggesting a connection to Switzerland. In the foreground, a man in a military-style uniform with a cap is standing next to the bus. He wears a light-colored overcoat, which stands out against the darker tones of the bus and his trousers. To his right, there are six other individuals, dressed in formal attire typical of the time period. The women are wearing long coats and hats, while the men are in suits, some with ties. The setting suggests a formal occasion, and the group is positioned on a gravel path leading up to a stately building characterized by tall columns and multiple large windows. The architectural style appears to be neoclassical, hinting at a location of historical significance. Surrounding the building, there is lush greenery, indicating that it might be spring or summer, and the lighting is bright, indicating a clear day. The composition features the bus prominently in the foreground against the backdrop of the building and foliage, creating a balanced and visually compelling scene.
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