Vértanúk tere, Budapest, 1943 - Carl Lutz with an ornate backdrop

This 1943 photo from Budapest V. features Carl Lutz, a Swiss diplomat, beside a 1930s vintage car. The backdrop includes the National Martyrs' Memorial and the Parliament building, showcasing significant architecture of the era. The dignified attire of the men and the urban setting highlight the historical context and formality of the time.

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FORTEPAN / Archiv für Zeitgeschichte ETH Zürich / Agnes Hirschi
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This 1943 photo from Budapest V. features Carl Lutz, a Swiss diplomat, beside a 1930s vintage car. The backdrop includes the National Martyrs' Memorial and the Parliament building, showcasing significant architecture of the era. The dignified attire of the men and the urban setting highlight the historical context and formality of the time.
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Vértanúk tere, Budapest, 1943 - Carl Lutz with an ornate backdrop
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Vértanúk tere, balra Carl Lutz svájci diplomata. Háttérben a Nemzeti vértanúk emlékműve (Füredi Richárd, 1934.) és az Országház.
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This 1943 photo from Budapest V. features Carl Lutz, a Swiss diplomat, beside a 1930s vintage car. The backdrop includes the National Martyrs' Memorial and the Parliament building, showcasing significant architecture of the era. The dignified attire of the men and the urban setting highlight the historical context and formality of the time.
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1943
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Hungary
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Budapest V.
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Archiv für Zeitgeschichte ETH Zürich / Agnes Hirschi
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Vértanúk tere, Budapest, 1943 - Carl Lutz with an ornate backdrop
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This 1943 photo from Budapest V. features Carl Lutz, a Swiss diplomat, beside a 1930s vintage car. The backdrop includes the National Martyrs' Memorial and the Parliament building, showcasing significant architecture of the era. The dignified attire of the men and the urban setting highlight the historical context and formality of the time.
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urban landscapes
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Budapest
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vintage car
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National Martyrs' Memorial
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Parliament
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historical architecture
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Carl Lutz
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diplomacy
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automobiles
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historical sites
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1943
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civil architecture
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The image depicts a black-and-white photograph featuring two men standing next to a vintage car in an urban setting, likely in a historical European city. The first man, on the left, is dressed in a long light-colored overcoat and wearing glasses. He holds a dark hat in his left hand and stands slightly turned, facing the camera. The second man, positioned next to the car, is dressed in a darker overcoat, which is buttoned up. He wears a cap and stands with his right hand resting on the car's fender, also facing the camera. He seems to project an air of formality. The car, prominent in the foreground, is shiny and well-maintained, recognizable as a late 1930s model. It has visible features such as round headlights and a distinctive grille. The license plate on the front displays "CD" and "354," along with the date "1941." In the background, a large building with ornate architecture is visible, characterized by a dome and pointed towers, suggesting a significant historical structure, likely a government or civic building. The right side of the image shows part of another building which has windows with decorative trim and a small archway. Bare trees without leaves and a clear sky suggest that the season is likely late winter or early spring, providing a stark contrast to the dark clothing of the men and the glossy black of the car. Light shadows cast by the trees and buildings indicate the sun is shining brightly, suggesting it is during the day. The overall composition conveys a sense of history and formality, reflective of the time period captured.
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Vértanúk tere, balra Carl Lutz svájci diplomata. Háttérben a Nemzeti vértanúk emlékműve (Füredi Richárd, 1934.) és az Országház.