1102. Halte de chameliers dans le desert

Cartographer / Artist: Félix Bonfils (Maison Bonfils)

Date Created: c. 1880

Medium: Photograph

Physical Dimensions: 11.0 × 8.5 in (27.9 × 21.6 cm)

Geographic Scope: Syrian Desert

Archive Catalog ID: 5818-28

Provenance: The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive

Collection: Bonfils Albumen Prints

This striking late 19th-century albumen photograph by the renowned Maison Bonfils studio depicts a group of Bedouin camel drivers resting with their dromedaries in the desert, serving as a classic example of Near Eastern Orientalist photography.

Condition: Excellent overall condition with strong contrast and rich, warm tones.. Minor edge. wear and light handling crimps along the outer margins.. Free of major foxing, tears, or staining.. Verso details. Mild toning and age. wear typical of late 19th to early 20th. century paper. Faint transfer/ghost image from the face of the print clearly visible on verso. Penciled inventory number "5818. 28" on the right side. No major tears, creases, or heavy foxing

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Bonfils Albumen Prints•c. 1880

1102. Halte de chameliers dans le desert

By Félix Bonfils (Maison Bonfils)

Archival Overview & Authenticated Facts

Authentic period c. 1880 Photograph by Félix Bonfils (Maison Bonfils) documenting Syrian Desert. Measures 11.0 × 8.5 in (27.9 × 21.6 cm). Verified original holding from the Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive.

Acquisition Status$75
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Physical Specifications & Details

Medium & Technique
Photograph
Sheet / Plate Size
11.0 × 8.5 in (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
Date / Era
c. 1880
Geographic Scope
Syrian Desert
Archive Catalog ID
5818-28
Provenance
The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive
Preservation & Condition Report
  • Excellent overall condition with strong contrast and rich, warm tones.
  • Minor edge
  • wear and light handling crimps along the outer margins.
  • Free of major foxing, tears, or staining.
  • Verso details
  • Mild toning and age
  • wear typical of late 19th to early 20th
  • century paper
  • Faint transfer/ghost image from the face of the print clearly visible on verso
  • Penciled inventory number "5818
  • 28" on the right side
  • No major tears, creases, or heavy foxing

Historical Context & Archival Analysis

This striking late 19th-century albumen photograph by the renowned Maison Bonfils studio depicts a group of Bedouin camel drivers resting with their dromedaries in the desert, serving as a classic example of Near Eastern Orientalist photography.

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