Carl Lutz and Chauffeur, Budapest, 1943
In 1943 Budapest I., Carl Lutz, a Swiss diplomat, stands beside a vintage car with his chauffeur. The background features the ornate Országház, partially under construction, showcasing its architectural grandeur. The clear sky and riverfront setting add to the elegance of this mid-20th century scene, highlighting the formality of the era.
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suisse.fortepan.eu
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FORTEPAN / Archiv für Zeitgeschichte ETH Zürich / Agnes Hirschi
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In 1943 Budapest I., Carl Lutz, a Swiss diplomat, stands beside a vintage car with his chauffeur. The background features the ornate Országház, partially under construction, showcasing its architectural grandeur. The clear sky and riverfront setting add to the elegance of this mid-20th century scene, highlighting the formality of the era.
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Carl Lutz and Chauffeur, Budapest, 1943
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budai alsó rakpart, jobbra Carl Lutz svájci diplomata. Szemben az Országház.
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In 1943 Budapest I., Carl Lutz, a Swiss diplomat, stands beside a vintage car with his chauffeur. The background features the ornate Országház, partially under construction, showcasing its architectural grandeur. The clear sky and riverfront setting add to the elegance of this mid-20th century scene, highlighting the formality of the era.
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1943
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CC BY-SA 4.0
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Hungary
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Budapest I.
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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 Chauffeur, Budapest, 1943
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In 1943 Budapest I., Carl Lutz, a Swiss diplomat, stands beside a vintage car with his chauffeur. The background features the ornate Országház, partially under construction, showcasing its architectural grandeur. The clear sky and riverfront setting add to the elegance of this mid-20th century scene, highlighting the formality of the era.
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historical architecture
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formal attire
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diplomacy
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architectural construction
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Budapest
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vintage car
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Országház
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war-era
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government buildings
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automobiles
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chauffeur
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Carl Lutz
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The image features two men standing beside a vintage black car parked on a cobblestone surface near the water. The man on the left is dressed in a light-colored suit and appears to wear a cap, suggesting he is likely a chauffeur or a driver. He holds a small black briefcase in his left hand.
The man on the right is dressed in a slightly darker-toned suit with a white shirt and a patterned tie, standing confidently with one hand on the car. Behind them is an impressive architectural structure, presumably a governmental building due to its grandeur and distinctive style, which includes intricate details and multiple spires. Some parts of the building are under construction as indicated by scaffolding visible on the right side.
The setting suggests a waterfront, likely along a river, as the water is visible in the background. The sky is clear, indicating a bright day, with soft lighting suggesting it may be mid or late afternoon. The overall scene evokes a sense of elegance and a bygone era, reflecting the time when the car was popular and such formal attire was the norm.
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Source caption
budai alsó rakpart, jobbra Carl Lutz svájci diplomata. Szemben az Országház.