Baalbek: Exedra in the Great Court (No. 191)

Cartographer / Artist: Félix Bonfils (1831–1885)

Date Created: c. 1870–1880

Medium: Albumen print photograph

Physical Dimensions: 7.8 x 8.8 inches (19.8 x 22.4 cm)

Geographic Scope: Baalbek, Lebanon

Archive Catalog ID: 191

Provenance: The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive

Collection: Misc Albumen Prints Middle East

A striking 19th-century albumen photograph by Maison Bonfils capturing the massive Roman architectural exedra at Baalbek, featuring an encampment with a canvas tent pitched amongst colossal fallen stone blocks.

Condition: Good contrast and deep tones throughout. Light edge wear and minor corner bending. Clear artist signature and negative number 'Bonfils 191' in lower left

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Baalbek: Exedra in the Great Court (No. 191)

By Félix Bonfils (1831–1885)

Archival Overview & Authenticated Facts

Authentic period c. 1870–1880 Albumen print photograph by Félix Bonfils (1831–1885) documenting Baalbek, Lebanon. Measures 7.8 x 8.8 inches (19.8 x 22.4 cm). Verified original holding from the Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive.

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Physical Specifications & Details

Medium & Technique
Albumen print photograph
Sheet / Plate Size
7.8 x 8.8 inches (19.8 x 22.4 cm)
Date / Era
c. 1870–1880
Geographic Scope
Baalbek, Lebanon
Archive Catalog ID
191
Provenance
The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive
Preservation & Condition Report
  • Good contrast and deep tones throughout
  • Light edge wear and minor corner bending
  • Clear artist signature and negative number 'Bonfils 191' in lower left

Historical Context & Archival Analysis

A striking 19th-century albumen photograph by Maison Bonfils capturing the massive Roman architectural exedra at Baalbek, featuring an encampment with a canvas tent pitched amongst colossal fallen stone blocks.

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