Group in ruins, Budapest, 1945

In 1945, amid the ruins of a damaged building in Budapest I., Hungary, a group of five individuals stands together, with Carl Lutz, a Swiss diplomat, in the center. The photo captures the somber atmosphere of resilience post-destruction, showcasing their varied attire, including a dark suit and fur coat, against a backdrop of collapsed structures and debris.

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FORTEPAN / Archiv für Zeitgeschichte ETH Zürich / Agnes Hirschi
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In 1945, amid the ruins of a damaged building in Budapest I., Hungary, a group of five individuals stands together, with Carl Lutz, a Swiss diplomat, in the center. The photo captures the somber atmosphere of resilience post-destruction, showcasing their varied attire, including a dark suit and fur coat, against a backdrop of collapsed structures and debris.
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Group in ruins, Budapest, 1945
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a Táncsics Mihály (Verbőczy) utca 1., a felvétel a korábbi brit követség kertjében készült. Középen Carl Lutz svájci diplomata, háttérben Boldog XI. Ince pápa (Ibolya) utca felőli kerítés.
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In 1945, amid the ruins of a damaged building in Budapest I., Hungary, a group of five individuals stands together, with Carl Lutz, a Swiss diplomat, in the center. The photo captures the somber atmosphere of resilience post-destruction, showcasing their varied attire, including a dark suit and fur coat, against a backdrop of collapsed structures and debris.
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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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Group in ruins, Budapest, 1945
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In 1945, amid the ruins of a damaged building in Budapest I., Hungary, a group of five individuals stands together, with Carl Lutz, a Swiss diplomat, in the center. The photo captures the somber atmosphere of resilience post-destruction, showcasing their varied attire, including a dark suit and fur coat, against a backdrop of collapsed structures and debris.
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Human Resilience
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Budapest
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Architecture
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Historical Photography
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Destruction
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Diplomacy
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World War II
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destruction
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resilience
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diplomat
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ruins
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1945
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The image features a group of five individuals standing together amidst the ruins of a building that has sustained significant damage. The setting appears to be an area affected by destruction, likely from a war or natural disaster. In the center of the group, a man is dressed in a dark suit, his hand resting on his hip. To his left, another man in a lighter suit has a serious expression, while to the right stands a woman in a well-tailored outfit, featuring a jacket that reaches just above her knees and a white collar. Next to her, another woman is attired in a fur coat, and beside her is a man wearing a suit and bow tie, his hands clasped in front of him. A large, fluffy dog sits on the ground near the group. The surrounding background showcases partially collapsed buildings with exposed walls and shattered windows. Leafless trees are visible, along with debris scattered across the ground, hinting at the impact of destruction. The photo is in black and white, indicating it was taken during a time when color photography was not prevalent. The overall atmosphere conveys a sense of somber reflection amid the devastation, captured in a moment likely to mark resilience or recovery. The time of day appears bright, suggesting daylight and potentially a clear sky, although the details of the sunlight are not visible in this monochromatic image.
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a Táncsics Mihály (Verbőczy) utca 1., a felvétel a korábbi brit követség kertjében készült. Középen Carl Lutz svájci diplomata, háttérben Boldog XI. Ince pápa (Ibolya) utca felőli kerítés.