Cheikh bedouen des environs de Gaza

Cartographer / Artist: Félix Bonfils

Date Created: c. 1880

Medium: Photograph

Physical Dimensions: 8.5 × 9.55 in (21.6 × 24.3 cm)

Geographic Scope: Gaza, Gaza Strip, Palestine

Archive Catalog ID: 695

Provenance: The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive

Collection: Bonfils Albumen Prints

A striking late 19th-century photographic portrait by the renowned French studio of Félix Bonfils, depicting a Bedouin Sheikh on horseback holding a long traditional lance near Gaza, showcasing exceptional ethnographic detail in costume, weaponry, and tack.

Condition: Strong, rich sepia tones with excellent contrast.. Minor edge wear and slight curling consistent with age.. Extremely faint silvering in the darker shadow areas.. Clean image area with no tears, creases, or major blemishes.. Verso details. Light overall age. toning.. Minor handling wear at corners.. Penciled stock/inventory code "[50.45]. 28" in lower. left corner.

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Bonfils Albumen Prints•c. 1880

Cheikh bedouen des environs de Gaza

By Félix Bonfils

Archival Overview & Authenticated Facts

Authentic period c. 1880 Photograph by Félix Bonfils documenting Gaza, Gaza Strip, Palestine. Measures 8.5 × 9.55 in (21.6 × 24.3 cm). Verified original holding from the Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive.

Acquisition Status$170
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Physical Specifications & Details

Medium & Technique
Photograph
Sheet / Plate Size
8.5 × 9.55 in (21.6 × 24.3 cm)
Date / Era
c. 1880
Geographic Scope
Gaza, Gaza Strip, Palestine
Archive Catalog ID
695
Provenance
The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive
Preservation & Condition Report
  • Strong, rich sepia tones with excellent contrast.
  • Minor edge wear and slight curling consistent with age.
  • Extremely faint silvering in the darker shadow areas.
  • Clean image area with no tears, creases, or major blemishes.
  • Verso details
  • Light overall age
  • toning.
  • Minor handling wear at corners.
  • Penciled stock/inventory code "[50.45]
  • 28" in lower
  • left corner.

Historical Context & Archival Analysis

A striking late 19th-century photographic portrait by the renowned French studio of Félix Bonfils, depicting a Bedouin Sheikh on horseback holding a long traditional lance near Gaza, showcasing exceptional ethnographic detail in costume, weaponry, and tack.

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