886. Ancien tombeau creusé dans le rocher à Jérusalem

Cartographer / Artist: Félix Bonfils (Maison Bonfils)

Date Created: c. 1880

Medium: Photograph

Physical Dimensions: 10.3 × 8.1 in (26.2 × 20.6 cm)

Geographic Scope: Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel

Archive Catalog ID: 389

Provenance: The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive

Collection: Bonfils Albumen Prints

A striking late 19th-century albumen photograph by the renowned Maison Bonfils capturing an ancient rock-cut tomb in Jerusalem, demonstrating the meticulous detail and rich sepia tones typical of early Near Eastern archaeological photography.

Condition: Excellent overall condition with strong, rich sepia tones and exceptional clarity.. Minor age. toning and very light handling wear along the unmounted edges.. Slight, typical silvering/fading consistent with age at the far right edge.. Verso details. Pencil inscriptions present. "389" in top. left, "No. 34" near top. right, and "188. 28" on the right side.. Light overall toning and minor finger. soiling consistent with age.. Wavy paper cockling along the edges.. No visible tears, losses, or major staining.

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Bonfils Albumen Prints•c. 1880

886. Ancien tombeau creusé dans le rocher à Jérusalem

By Félix Bonfils (Maison Bonfils)

Archival Overview & Authenticated Facts

Authentic period c. 1880 Photograph by Félix Bonfils (Maison Bonfils) documenting Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel. Measures 10.3 × 8.1 in (26.2 × 20.6 cm). Verified original holding from the Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive.

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Physical Specifications & Details

Medium & Technique
Photograph
Sheet / Plate Size
10.3 × 8.1 in (26.2 × 20.6 cm)
Date / Era
c. 1880
Geographic Scope
Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel
Archive Catalog ID
389
Provenance
The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive
Preservation & Condition Report
  • Excellent overall condition with strong, rich sepia tones and exceptional clarity.
  • Minor age
  • toning and very light handling wear along the unmounted edges.
  • Slight, typical silvering/fading consistent with age at the far right edge.
  • Verso details
  • Pencil inscriptions present
  • "389" in top
  • left, "No. 34" near top
  • right, and "188
  • 28" on the right side.
  • Light overall toning and minor finger
  • soiling consistent with age.
  • Wavy paper cockling along the edges.
  • No visible tears, losses, or major staining.

Historical Context & Archival Analysis

A striking late 19th-century albumen photograph by the renowned Maison Bonfils capturing an ancient rock-cut tomb in Jerusalem, demonstrating the meticulous detail and rich sepia tones typical of early Near Eastern archaeological photography.

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