56. Caire. Porte de la mosquée [Sultan Hassan]

Cartographer / Artist: Félix Bonfils (Maison Bonfils)

Date Created: c. 1870-1880

Medium: Photograph

Physical Dimensions: 7.9 × 9.1 in (20.1 × 23.1 cm)

Geographic Scope: Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Archive Catalog ID: 3920-22

Provenance: The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive

Collection: Bonfils Albumen Prints

This striking late 19th-century albumen photograph by Maison Bonfils captures the monumental muqarnas-vaulted portal of the Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hassan in Cairo, accented by small street vendors at its base.

Condition: Excellent overall state with deep, rich sepia tones and high contrast.. Minor edge wear and light age. toning to the cardboard mount.. Pencil inventory inscription "3920. 22" in the lower right margin of the mount.. Verso details. Uniform age. toning across the sheet.. Minor edge wear with a tiny nick along the upper. left edge.. Hand. written pencil mark "3920" on the left margin.. Otherwise clean and free of major tears or foxing.

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56. Caire. Porte de la mosquée [Sultan Hassan]

By Félix Bonfils (Maison Bonfils)

Archival Overview & Authenticated Facts

Authentic period c. 1870-1880 Photograph by Félix Bonfils (Maison Bonfils) documenting Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt. Measures 7.9 × 9.1 in (20.1 × 23.1 cm). Verified original holding from the Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive.

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Physical Specifications & Details

Medium & Technique
Photograph
Sheet / Plate Size
7.9 × 9.1 in (20.1 × 23.1 cm)
Date / Era
c. 1870-1880
Geographic Scope
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Archive Catalog ID
3920-22
Provenance
The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive
Preservation & Condition Report
  • Excellent overall state with deep, rich sepia tones and high contrast.
  • Minor edge wear and light age
  • toning to the cardboard mount.
  • Pencil inventory inscription "3920
  • 22" in the lower right margin of the mount.
  • Verso details
  • Uniform age
  • toning across the sheet.
  • Minor edge wear with a tiny nick along the upper
  • left edge.
  • Hand
  • written pencil mark "3920" on the left margin.
  • Otherwise clean and free of major tears or foxing.

Historical Context & Archival Analysis

This striking late 19th-century albumen photograph by Maison Bonfils captures the monumental muqarnas-vaulted portal of the Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hassan in Cairo, accented by small street vendors at its base.

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