Arche de Robinson, Jérusalem

Cartographer / Artist: Félix Bonfils (1831–1885)

Date Created: c. 1880

Medium: Photograph

Physical Dimensions: 10.1 × 11.1 in (25.7 × 28.2 cm)

Geographic Scope: Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel

Archive Catalog ID: 4992-28

Provenance: The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive

Collection: Bonfils Albumen Prints

A striking late-19th-century albumen photograph by the renowned French photographer Félix Bonfils, depicting the ancient ruins of Robinson's Arch on the Western Wall in Jerusalem, complete with a local inhabitant resting in its shadow.

Condition: Excellent overall preservation with rich sepia tones and strong contrast.. Minor edge wear and light corner bumping.. Slight age. toning along outer margins.. No major tears, stains, or foxing.. Verso details. Mild, uniform age. toning across the sheet. Minor handling wear along the outer edges. Faint ghosting/show. through of the printed design from the obverse

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Bonfils Albumen Prints•c. 1880

Arche de Robinson, Jérusalem

By Félix Bonfils (1831–1885)

Archival Overview & Authenticated Facts

Authentic period c. 1880 Photograph by Félix Bonfils (1831–1885) documenting Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel. Measures 10.1 × 11.1 in (25.7 × 28.2 cm). Verified original holding from the Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive.

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Physical Specifications & Details

Medium & Technique
Photograph
Sheet / Plate Size
10.1 × 11.1 in (25.7 × 28.2 cm)
Date / Era
c. 1880
Geographic Scope
Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel
Archive Catalog ID
4992-28
Provenance
The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive
Preservation & Condition Report
  • Excellent overall preservation with rich sepia tones and strong contrast.
  • Minor edge wear and light corner bumping.
  • Slight age
  • toning along outer margins.
  • No major tears, stains, or foxing.
  • Verso details
  • Mild, uniform age
  • toning across the sheet
  • Minor handling wear along the outer edges
  • Faint ghosting/show
  • through of the printed design from the obverse

Historical Context & Archival Analysis

A striking late-19th-century albumen photograph by the renowned French photographer Félix Bonfils, depicting the ancient ruins of Robinson's Arch on the Western Wall in Jerusalem, complete with a local inhabitant resting in its shadow.

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