Arc de l'Ecce Homo, Jérusalem

Cartographer / Artist: Félix Bonfils (Maison Bonfils)

Date Created: c. 1880

Medium: Photograph

Physical Dimensions: 11.0 × 13.8 in (27.9 × 35.1 cm)

Geographic Scope: Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel

Archive Catalog ID: 1648-28

Provenance: The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive

Collection: Bonfils Albumen Prints

This atmospheric albumen photograph by Felix Bonfils captures the iconic Ecce Homo Arch along the Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem, beautifully showcasing the layered Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman architectural heritage of the Old City.

Condition: Image. Excellent preservation with strong contrast, rich sepia tones, and very minor surface wear.. Mount. Moderate toning, light foxing, and minor corner wear on the original heavy card backing.. Markings. Signed "Bonfils" in the negative (lower left); faint white captioned title in the negative (lower right); penciled inventory number (#1648. 28) in the lower right margin of the mount.. Verso details. Moderate overall toning and minor foxing consistent with age.. Small paper loss/chipping at the upper. left corner and lower. right edge.. Penciled inventory notations including "441", "A. 8", and "20. ".

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Bonfils Albumen Prints•c. 1880

Arc de l'Ecce Homo, 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 11.0 × 13.8 in (27.9 × 35.1 cm). Verified original holding from the Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive.

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Physical Specifications & Details

Medium & Technique
Photograph
Sheet / Plate Size
11.0 × 13.8 in (27.9 × 35.1 cm)
Date / Era
c. 1880
Geographic Scope
Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel
Archive Catalog ID
1648-28
Provenance
The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive
Preservation & Condition Report
  • Image
  • Excellent preservation with strong contrast, rich sepia tones, and very minor surface wear.
  • Mount
  • Moderate toning, light foxing, and minor corner wear on the original heavy card backing.
  • Markings
  • Signed "Bonfils" in the negative (lower left); faint white captioned title in the negative (lower right); penciled inventory number (#1648
  • 28) in the lower right margin of the mount.
  • Verso details
  • Moderate overall toning and minor foxing consistent with age.
  • Small paper loss/chipping at the upper
  • left corner and lower
  • right edge.
  • Penciled inventory notations including "441", "A
  • 8", and "20
  • ".

Historical Context & Archival Analysis

This atmospheric albumen photograph by Felix Bonfils captures the iconic Ecce Homo Arch along the Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem, beautifully showcasing the layered Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman architectural heritage of the Old City.

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