253. Rue de l'Ecce-Homo, Jérusalem

Cartographer / Artist: Félix Bonfils (Maison Bonfils)

Date Created: c. 1870-1880

Medium: Photograph

Physical Dimensions: 8.6 × 10.9 in (21.8 × 27.7 cm)

Geographic Scope: Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel

Archive Catalog ID: 4933-28

Provenance: The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive

Collection: Bonfils Albumen Prints

This evocative late-19th-century albumen photograph by renowned French photographer Félix Bonfils captures the historic Ecce Homo Arch spanning the Via Dolorosa in the Old City of Jerusalem, showing the dramatic stone masonry and quiet alleyway of the era.

Condition: Excellent overall condition with rich sepia tones and strong contrast.. Slight natural curling of the unmounted paper at the edges.. Extremely minor edge wear and faint handling marks along the margins, not affecting the image area.. Verso details. Faint image ghosting/bleed. through visible on the reverse side.. Minor handling wear along the edges and corners.. Penciled inscription "(4933. 28)" circled at the bottom margin.. Clean paper surface with no significant tearing or foxing.

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Bonfils Albumen Prints•c. 1870-1880

253. Rue de l'Ecce-Homo, Jérusalem

By Félix Bonfils (Maison Bonfils)

Archival Overview & Authenticated Facts

Authentic period c. 1870-1880 Photograph by Félix Bonfils (Maison Bonfils) documenting Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel. Measures 8.6 × 10.9 in (21.8 × 27.7 cm). Verified original holding from the Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive.

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Physical Specifications & Details

Medium & Technique
Photograph
Sheet / Plate Size
8.6 × 10.9 in (21.8 × 27.7 cm)
Date / Era
c. 1870-1880
Geographic Scope
Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel
Archive Catalog ID
4933-28
Provenance
The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive
Preservation & Condition Report
  • Excellent overall condition with rich sepia tones and strong contrast.
  • Slight natural curling of the unmounted paper at the edges.
  • Extremely minor edge wear and faint handling marks along the margins, not affecting the image area.
  • Verso details
  • Faint image ghosting/bleed
  • through visible on the reverse side.
  • Minor handling wear along the edges and corners.
  • Penciled inscription "(4933
  • 28)" circled at the bottom margin.
  • Clean paper surface with no significant tearing or foxing.

Historical Context & Archival Analysis

This evocative late-19th-century albumen photograph by renowned French photographer Félix Bonfils captures the historic Ecce Homo Arch spanning the Via Dolorosa in the Old City of Jerusalem, showing the dramatic stone masonry and quiet alleyway of the era.

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