470. Bédouines prenant leur repas devant leur tente

Cartographer / Artist: Félix Bonfils

Date Created: c. 1880

Medium: Photograph

Physical Dimensions: 11.8 × 9.25 in (30.0 × 23.5 cm)

Geographic Scope: Middle East

Archive Catalog ID: 50 AL - 28

Provenance: The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive

Collection: Bonfils Albumen Prints

This captivating ethnographic photograph by renowned French photographer Félix Bonfils offers an intimate glimpse into the daily life of Bedouin women and children eating together in front of their distinctive woven tent.

Condition: Strong tonal contrast and rich sepia hues.. Minor edge wear and light creasing along the upper. right corner.. Slight natural curling consistent with vintage unmounted albumen prints.. Verso details. Light overall age. toning and minor finger. soiling.. Faint ghosting/bleed. through from the recto illustration.. Penciled stock number "50 AL. 28" in a hand. drawn box on the right margin.

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Bonfils Albumen Prints•c. 1880

470. Bédouines prenant leur repas devant leur tente

By Félix Bonfils

Archival Overview & Authenticated Facts

Authentic period c. 1880 Photograph by Félix Bonfils documenting Middle East. Measures 11.8 × 9.25 in (30.0 × 23.5 cm). Verified original holding from the Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive.

Acquisition Status$120
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Physical Specifications & Details

Medium & Technique
Photograph
Sheet / Plate Size
11.8 × 9.25 in (30.0 × 23.5 cm)
Date / Era
c. 1880
Geographic Scope
Middle East
Archive Catalog ID
50 AL - 28
Provenance
The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive
Preservation & Condition Report
  • Strong tonal contrast and rich sepia hues.
  • Minor edge wear and light creasing along the upper
  • right corner.
  • Slight natural curling consistent with vintage unmounted albumen prints.
  • Verso details
  • Light overall age
  • toning and minor finger
  • soiling.
  • Faint ghosting/bleed
  • through from the recto illustration.
  • Penciled stock number "50 AL
  • 28" in a hand
  • drawn box on the right margin.

Historical Context & Archival Analysis

This captivating ethnographic photograph by renowned French photographer Félix Bonfils offers an intimate glimpse into the daily life of Bedouin women and children eating together in front of their distinctive woven tent.

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