96. Jérusalem Jardin du roi - Rois XV.4 vallée de Josaphat, Palestine

Cartographer / Artist: Félix Bonfils (Maison Bonfils)

Date Created: c. 1880

Medium: Photograph

Physical Dimensions: 10.4 × 8.25 in (26.4 × 21.0 cm)

Geographic Scope: Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel

Archive Catalog ID: 4990-28

Provenance: The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive

Collection: Bonfils Albumen Prints

A striking late 19th-century albumen photograph depicting the terraced agricultural landscape of the King's Garden in the Kidron Valley, with the southern walls of Jerusalem and the Al-Aqsa Mosque prominent on the ridge above.

Condition: Loose, unmounted albumen print.. Minor waviness and slight wear along the upper margin.. Excellent tonal contrast and sharp detail with very minimal fading.. Clean margins without significant tears or foxing.. Verso details. Overall light age. toning.. Handwritten pencil annotations. circled "13", "25", and production code "4990. 28" along the bottom edge.. Minor corner wear and slight edge curling.

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Bonfils Albumen Prints•c. 1880

96. Jérusalem Jardin du roi - Rois XV.4 vallée de Josaphat, Palestine

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 10.4 × 8.25 in (26.4 × 21.0 cm). Verified original holding from the Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive.

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Physical Specifications & Details

Medium & Technique
Photograph
Sheet / Plate Size
10.4 × 8.25 in (26.4 × 21.0 cm)
Date / Era
c. 1880
Geographic Scope
Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel
Archive Catalog ID
4990-28
Provenance
The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive
Preservation & Condition Report
  • Loose, unmounted albumen print.
  • Minor waviness and slight wear along the upper margin.
  • Excellent tonal contrast and sharp detail with very minimal fading.
  • Clean margins without significant tears or foxing.
  • Verso details
  • Overall light age
  • toning.
  • Handwritten pencil annotations
  • circled "13", "25", and production code "4990
  • 28" along the bottom edge.
  • Minor corner wear and slight edge curling.

Historical Context & Archival Analysis

A striking late 19th-century albumen photograph depicting the terraced agricultural landscape of the King's Garden in the Kidron Valley, with the southern walls of Jerusalem and the Al-Aqsa Mosque prominent on the ridge above.

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