Carl Lutz at the former British embassy garden, Budapest, 1945
The image shows Carl Lutz, a Swiss diplomat, seated amid rubble in post-war Budapest in 1945. He wears a formal suit, appearing contemplative against the backdrop of a severely damaged building, symbolizing the aftermath of conflict. The surroundings are filled with debris and architectural remnants, reflecting the extensive destruction of the era.
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FORTEPAN / Archiv für Zeitgeschichte ETH Zürich / Agnes Hirschi
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The image shows Carl Lutz, a Swiss diplomat, seated amid rubble in post-war Budapest in 1945. He wears a formal suit, appearing contemplative against the backdrop of a severely damaged building, symbolizing the aftermath of conflict. The surroundings are filled with debris and architectural remnants, reflecting the extensive destruction of the era.
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Carl Lutz at the former British embassy garden, Budapest, 1945
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a Táncsics Mihály (Verbőczy) utca 1., a korábbi brit követség kertjében Carl Lutz svájci diplomata.
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The image shows Carl Lutz, a Swiss diplomat, seated amid rubble in post-war Budapest in 1945. He wears a formal suit, appearing contemplative against the backdrop of a severely damaged building, symbolizing the aftermath of conflict. The surroundings are filled with debris and architectural remnants, reflecting the extensive destruction of the era.
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1945
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CC BY-SA 4.0
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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 at the former British embassy garden, Budapest, 1945
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The image shows Carl Lutz, a Swiss diplomat, seated amid rubble in post-war Budapest in 1945. He wears a formal suit, appearing contemplative against the backdrop of a severely damaged building, symbolizing the aftermath of conflict. The surroundings are filled with debris and architectural remnants, reflecting the extensive destruction of the era.
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destruction
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war rubble
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1945
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Budapest
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Carl Lutz
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post-war architecture
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urban decay
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diplomatic history
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war aftermath
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rubble
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diplomat
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The image depicts a man sitting amid the rubble of what appears to be a war-torn building. He is dressed in a dark, formal suit with a narrow tie, suggesting a somber or serious occasion. His hair is neatly combed, and he appears contemplative as he rests his chin on his hand.
In the background, the walls of the building are severely damaged, exposing brick and plaster. There are remnants of intricate architectural elements, such as a decorative grille above the window, which is also in disarray. Parts of the building’s facade have crumbled, and lighter patches suggest peeling paint.
The ground around the man is littered with large stones, debris, and broken building materials, illustrating the extent of destruction. Among the rubble, there is a broken decorative element, possibly a piece of sculpture or a vase, lying on its side.
The overall composition conveys a sense of abandonment and loss, likely pointing to a historical period of conflict or upheaval. The lighting is soft, indicative of an overcast day or early evening, enhancing the somber tone of the scene.
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a Táncsics Mihály (Verbőczy) utca 1., a korábbi brit követség kertjében Carl Lutz svájci diplomata.