Gethsemané, vue générale - The garden of Gethsemane, general view (No. 303)

Cartographer / Artist: Félix Bonfils (1831–1885)

Date Created: c. 1875

Medium: Photograph

Physical Dimensions: 11.25 × 8.75 in (28.6 × 22.2 cm)

Geographic Scope: Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel

Archive Catalog ID: 44

Provenance: The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive

Collection: Bonfils Albumen Prints

A evocative late 19th-century albumen photograph by Félix Bonfils depicting the manicured plots, iconic ancient olive trees, and picket fences of the Garden of Gethsemane, with the Eastern wall of Jerusalem's Old City rising on the hill in the distance.

Condition: Minor chips and small tears along the unevenly trimmed bottom and top edges, partially affecting the lower printed caption.. Rich sepia tones with strong contrast; very minor fading consistent with age.. Pencil annotation on the wide left margin. "Garden of Gethsemane" and "44".

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Gethsemané, vue générale - The garden of Gethsemane, general view (No. 303)

By Félix Bonfils (1831–1885)

Archival Overview & Authenticated Facts

Authentic period c. 1875 Photograph by Félix Bonfils (1831–1885) documenting Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel. Measures 11.25 × 8.75 in (28.6 × 22.2 cm). Verified original holding from the Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive.

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Physical Specifications & Details

Medium & Technique
Photograph
Sheet / Plate Size
11.25 × 8.75 in (28.6 × 22.2 cm)
Date / Era
c. 1875
Geographic Scope
Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel
Archive Catalog ID
44
Provenance
The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive
Preservation & Condition Report
  • Minor chips and small tears along the unevenly trimmed bottom and top edges, partially affecting the lower printed caption.
  • Rich sepia tones with strong contrast; very minor fading consistent with age.
  • Pencil annotation on the wide left margin
  • "Garden of Gethsemane" and "44".

Historical Context & Archival Analysis

A evocative late 19th-century albumen photograph by Félix Bonfils depicting the manicured plots, iconic ancient olive trees, and picket fences of the Garden of Gethsemane, with the Eastern wall of Jerusalem's Old City rising on the hill in the distance.

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