Intérieur du Temple de Bacchus, Baalbeck (Interior of the Temple of Bacchus)

Cartographer / Artist: Félix Bonfils (1831–1885) / Maison Bonfils

Date Created: c. 1870–1880

Medium: Albumen print

Physical Dimensions: 9 x 11.5 inches (22 x 29 cm)

Geographic Scope: Baalbek, Lebanon

Archive Catalog ID: 178

Provenance: The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive

Collection: Bonfils Albumen Prints

A striking late 19th-century albumen photograph depicting the monumental fluted Corinthian columns and intricate classical masonry inside the ancient Roman Temple of Bacchus at Baalbek, taken by the renowned studio Maison Bonfils.

Condition: Strong contrast and rich sepia tonal range.. Light edge wear and minor corner bumping.. Overall clean impression free of tears or significant staining.

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Intérieur du Temple de Bacchus, Baalbeck (Interior of the Temple of Bacchus)

By Félix Bonfils (1831–1885) / Maison Bonfils

Archival Overview & Authenticated Facts

Authentic period c. 1870–1880 Albumen print by Félix Bonfils (1831–1885) / Maison Bonfils documenting Baalbek, Lebanon. Measures 9 x 11.5 inches (22 x 29 cm). Verified original holding from the Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive.

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Physical Specifications & Details

Medium & Technique
Albumen print
Sheet / Plate Size
9 x 11.5 inches (22 x 29 cm)
Date / Era
c. 1870–1880
Geographic Scope
Baalbek, Lebanon
Archive Catalog ID
178
Provenance
The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive
Preservation & Condition Report
  • Strong contrast and rich sepia tonal range.
  • Light edge wear and minor corner bumping.
  • Overall clean impression free of tears or significant staining.

Historical Context & Archival Analysis

A striking late 19th-century albumen photograph depicting the monumental fluted Corinthian columns and intricate classical masonry inside the ancient Roman Temple of Bacchus at Baalbek, taken by the renowned studio Maison Bonfils.

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