Carl Lutz, Budapest, 1945

The photograph captures Swiss diplomat Carl Lutz emerging from a bunker-like structure in Budapest, 1945. The scene shows severe damage, with signs of conflict evident in the debris, including an unexploded shell. The stark black-and-white tones highlight the bleakness of a war-torn environment post-World War II.

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FORTEPAN / Archiv für Zeitgeschichte ETH Zürich / Agnes Hirschi
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The photograph captures Swiss diplomat Carl Lutz emerging from a bunker-like structure in Budapest, 1945. The scene shows severe damage, with signs of conflict evident in the debris, including an unexploded shell. The stark black-and-white tones highlight the bleakness of a war-torn environment post-World War II.
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Carl Lutz, Budapest, 1945
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a Táncsics Mihály (Verbőczy) utca 1., a korábbi brit követség légó pincéjének lejáratában Carl Lutz svájci diplomata.
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The photograph captures Swiss diplomat Carl Lutz emerging from a bunker-like structure in Budapest, 1945. The scene shows severe damage, with signs of conflict evident in the debris, including an unexploded shell. The stark black-and-white tones highlight the bleakness of a war-torn environment post-World War II.
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1945
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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, Budapest, 1945
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The photograph captures Swiss diplomat Carl Lutz emerging from a bunker-like structure in Budapest, 1945. The scene shows severe damage, with signs of conflict evident in the debris, including an unexploded shell. The stark black-and-white tones highlight the bleakness of a war-torn environment post-World War II.
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World War II
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Soviet occupation
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urban ruins
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bunker
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Budapest
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Carl Lutz
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military debris
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conflict aftermath
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historical figure
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war damage
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1945
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diplomat
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diplomacy
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The image depicts a man emerging from a concrete structure that resembles a bunker or safe. He is positioned at the entrance, which is located just above a pile of dirt and debris. The man has short, combed hair and wears glasses, along with a formal suit and tie covered by a coat that suggests a mid-20th century style. Around the entrance of the bunker, the walls show signs of damage, including a cracked surface and areas of peeling paint. In the background, there are two large windows with broken panes, and the surrounding wall bears numerous marks, indicating possible bombardment or battle impacts. In the foreground, various objects are strewn about. Among the debris is a large, pointed object that appears to be an unexploded shell or bomb, characterized by a prominent hole near its base. There are also piles of what seem to be remnants of clothing or fabric, as well as other crushed or twisted metal objects. The scene conveys a sense of destruction, likely in an urban environment, possibly from a conflict or war. The overall tone of the photograph suggests a bleak atmosphere, possibly set during a significant historical event. The lack of vivid colors, as the photo is in black and white, emphasizes the starkness of the surroundings.
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Source caption

a Táncsics Mihály (Verbőczy) utca 1., a korábbi brit követség légó pincéjének lejáratában Carl Lutz svájci diplomata.