Façade du Saint-Sépulcre, Jérusalem (No. 246)

Cartographer / Artist: Félix Bonfils (Maison Bonfils)

Date Created: c. 1880

Medium: Photograph

Physical Dimensions: 9.0 × 10.8 in (22.9 × 27.4 cm)

Geographic Scope: Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel

Archive Catalog ID: 9928-28

Provenance: The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive

Collection: Misc Albumen Prints Middle East

A striking, highly detailed late-19th-century albumen photograph capturing the historic Romanesque entry facade and dome of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem.

Condition: Strong contrast and deep sepia tones.. Minor edge wear consistent with age.. Unmounted with clean margins.. Verso details. Light overall toning consistent with age.. Pencil inventory code '9928. 28' in bottom right corner.. Faint, partially legible pencil caption along the bottom edge.. Minor edge wear and light handling creases.

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Façade du Saint-Sépulcre, Jérusalem (No. 246)

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 9.0 × 10.8 in (22.9 × 27.4 cm). Verified original holding from the Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive.

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Physical Specifications & Details

Medium & Technique
Photograph
Sheet / Plate Size
9.0 × 10.8 in (22.9 × 27.4 cm)
Date / Era
c. 1880
Geographic Scope
Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel
Archive Catalog ID
9928-28
Provenance
The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive
Preservation & Condition Report
  • Strong contrast and deep sepia tones.
  • Minor edge wear consistent with age.
  • Unmounted with clean margins.
  • Verso details
  • Light overall toning consistent with age.
  • Pencil inventory code '9928
  • 28' in bottom right corner.
  • Faint, partially legible pencil caption along the bottom edge.
  • Minor edge wear and light handling creases.

Historical Context & Archival Analysis

A striking, highly detailed late-19th-century albumen photograph capturing the historic Romanesque entry facade and dome of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem.

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