Djerasch. Temple du Soleil (No. 1010)

Cartographer / Artist: Felix Bonfils (Studio)

Date Created: c. 1880

Medium: Photograph

Physical Dimensions: 12.0 × 9.5 in (30.5 × 24.1 cm)

Geographic Scope: Jerash, Jerash Governorate, Jordan

Archive Catalog ID: 4974-28

Provenance: The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive

Collection: Bonfils Albumen Prints

A striking late 19th-century albumen photograph by the renowned Bonfils studio capturing the monumental Corinthian columns of the ancient Temple of Artemis (traditionally labeled as the Temple of the Sun) in Jerash, Jordan, featuring a lone local figure standing atop the ruins to convey scale.

Condition: Excellent tonal range with rich sepia contrast.. Minor age. toning and very light wear along the edges.. Unmounted, with slight natural curling typical of vintage unbacked albumen prints.. Very clean surface with no major foxing, tears, or creasing.. Verso details. Overall light toning and minor edge wear consistent with age.. Pencil inscription "4974. 28" on the left edge and "1010" near the bottom margin.

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Djerasch. Temple du Soleil (No. 1010)

By Felix Bonfils (Studio)

Archival Overview & Authenticated Facts

Authentic period c. 1880 Photograph by Felix Bonfils (Studio) documenting Jerash, Jerash Governorate, Jordan. Measures 12.0 × 9.5 in (30.5 × 24.1 cm). Verified original holding from the Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive.

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Physical Specifications & Details

Medium & Technique
Photograph
Sheet / Plate Size
12.0 × 9.5 in (30.5 × 24.1 cm)
Date / Era
c. 1880
Geographic Scope
Jerash, Jerash Governorate, Jordan
Archive Catalog ID
4974-28
Provenance
The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive
Preservation & Condition Report
  • Excellent tonal range with rich sepia contrast.
  • Minor age
  • toning and very light wear along the edges.
  • Unmounted, with slight natural curling typical of vintage unbacked albumen prints.
  • Very clean surface with no major foxing, tears, or creasing.
  • Verso details
  • Overall light toning and minor edge wear consistent with age.
  • Pencil inscription "4974
  • 28" on the left edge and "1010" near the bottom margin.

Historical Context & Archival Analysis

A striking late 19th-century albumen photograph by the renowned Bonfils studio capturing the monumental Corinthian columns of the ancient Temple of Artemis (traditionally labeled as the Temple of the Sun) in Jerash, Jordan, featuring a lone local figure standing atop the ruins to convey scale.

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