Train Station Scene, Zurich, 1961

The 1961 photograph captures a bustling moment at a Zurich train station, featuring a man with a luggage cart and travelers in geometric-patterned attire. Notable figures include composer Zoltán Kodály and his wife, Szarolta Péczely. The scene reflects the travel culture of the time, highlighted by dim lighting and casual labor amid formal travelers.

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43945
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FORTEPAN / ETH Zürich
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The 1961 photograph captures a bustling moment at a Zurich train station, featuring a man with a luggage cart and travelers in geometric-patterned attire. Notable figures include composer Zoltán Kodály and his wife, Szarolta Péczely. The scene reflects the travel culture of the time, highlighted by dim lighting and casual labor amid formal travelers.
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Train Station Scene, Zurich, 1961
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Enge pályaudvar, háttérben balra Kodály Zoltán és felesége Péczely Sarolta.
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The 1961 photograph captures a bustling moment at a Zurich train station, featuring a man with a luggage cart and travelers in geometric-patterned attire. Notable figures include composer Zoltán Kodály and his wife, Szarolta Péczely. The scene reflects the travel culture of the time, highlighted by dim lighting and casual labor amid formal travelers.
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1961
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CC BY-SA 4.0
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Switzerland
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Zurich
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ETH Zürich
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Train Station Scene, Zurich, 1961
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The 1961 photograph captures a bustling moment at a Zurich train station, featuring a man with a luggage cart and travelers in geometric-patterned attire. Notable figures include composer Zoltán Kodály and his wife, Szarolta Péczely. The scene reflects the travel culture of the time, highlighted by dim lighting and casual labor amid formal travelers.
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Zurich
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luggage handling
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evening
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Péczely Sarolta
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Kodály Zoltán
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travel
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transportation
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travelers
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train station
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luggage
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Kodály
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The photograph depicts a scene at a train station or similar transportation hub, likely during the evening or nighttime, suggested by the dark surroundings and artificial lighting. In the foreground, there is a man pushing a cart loaded with several pieces of luggage. The cart is equipped with two wheels and carries bright-colored suitcases along with what appears to be a large rolled-up blanket or sleeping bag placed on top. The man is dressed in a light-colored shirt and wears a cap, with a cigarette hanging from his mouth, giving a sense of casual labor. Approaching the cart is a woman wearing a patterned dress comprised of black and white geometric shapes. She has her left hand on one of the suitcases, and in her right hand, she carries a light-colored handbag. Accompanying her is a second woman dressed in a suit jacket and a hat, who stands close by, possibly helping with the luggage. In the background, three additional individuals are visible. Two men are dressed in formal attire, wearing coats, and appear to be engaged in conversation. One of the men has a briefcase in his right hand, while the other is adjusting his coat. To the left, a sign is partially visible, but the text is not clearly legible, although it appears to be in a language using the Latin alphabet. The setting includes wooden planking, indicative of an older transportation platform. The overall composition suggests a moment of arrival or departure, with the focus on the travelers and their belongings in this somewhat busy, dimly lit environment.
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Source caption

Enge pályaudvar, háttérben balra Kodály Zoltán és felesége Péczely Sarolta.