855 bis_ Grotte de Sainte-Hélène, intérieur

Cartographer / Artist: Félix Bonfils

Date Created: c. 1880

Medium: Photograph

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

Geographic Scope: Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel

Archive Catalog ID: 158-28

Provenance: The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive

Collection: Bonfils Albumen Prints

An evocative late 19th-century albumen photograph by Félix Bonfils capturing the subterranean interior of the Chapel of Saint Helena in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem, highlighting the rustic stone cave-like walls and the classical-style altar.

Condition: Minor overall age. toning and warm sepia coloration typical of albumen prints.. Light handling creases and minimal edge wear.. Slight curling to the unmounted photographic paper.. Verso details. Light, even age. toning across the sheet. Minor edge wear consistent with age. Penciled inscription "158. 28" in a circle near the bottom edge. No significant foxing, tears, or stains

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Bonfils Albumen Prints•c. 1880

855 bis_ Grotte de Sainte-Hélène, intérieur

By Félix Bonfils

Archival Overview & Authenticated Facts

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

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Physical Specifications & Details

Medium & Technique
Photograph
Sheet / Plate Size
10.9 × 8.6 in (27.7 × 21.8 cm)
Date / Era
c. 1880
Geographic Scope
Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel
Archive Catalog ID
158-28
Provenance
The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive
Preservation & Condition Report
  • Minor overall age
  • toning and warm sepia coloration typical of albumen prints.
  • Light handling creases and minimal edge wear.
  • Slight curling to the unmounted photographic paper.
  • Verso details
  • Light, even age
  • toning across the sheet
  • Minor edge wear consistent with age
  • Penciled inscription "158
  • 28" in a circle near the bottom edge
  • No significant foxing, tears, or stains

Historical Context & Archival Analysis

An evocative late 19th-century albumen photograph by Félix Bonfils capturing the subterranean interior of the Chapel of Saint Helena in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem, highlighting the rustic stone cave-like walls and the classical-style altar.

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