Jaffa. Vue prise des jardins (Palestine) [No. 239]

Cartographer / Artist: Félix Bonfils (Maison Bonfils)

Date Created: c. 1880

Medium: Photograph

Physical Dimensions: 10.38 × 8.29 in (26.4 × 21.1 cm)

Geographic Scope: Jaffa, Tel Aviv District, Israel

Archive Catalog ID: 237

Provenance: The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive

Collection: Bonfils Albumen Prints

A striking late 19th-century albumen photograph by the renowned Maison Bonfils, capturing the ancient port city of Jaffa rising in the background beyond its famous, sprawling citrus groves.

Condition: Excellent overall preservation with strong contrast and rich tones.. Minor edge wear and very light handling creases consistent with age.. Unmounted sheet with clean margins.. Verso details. Overall light, even age. toning. Minor edge wear and slight paper curling. Penciled dealer notation "420. 28" on the right. hand margin. Verso details. Overall light, even toning consistent with age.. Minor handling wear and slight cockling/creasing along the edges.. Handwritten pencil notation "420. 28" on the right side.

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Jaffa. Vue prise des jardins (Palestine) [No. 239]

By Félix Bonfils (Maison Bonfils)

Archival Overview & Authenticated Facts

Authentic period c. 1880 Photograph by Félix Bonfils (Maison Bonfils) documenting Jaffa, Tel Aviv District, Israel. Measures 10.38 × 8.29 in (26.4 × 21.1 cm). Verified original holding from the Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive.

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Physical Specifications & Details

Medium & Technique
Photograph
Sheet / Plate Size
10.38 × 8.29 in (26.4 × 21.1 cm)
Date / Era
c. 1880
Geographic Scope
Jaffa, Tel Aviv District, Israel
Archive Catalog ID
237
Provenance
The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive
Preservation & Condition Report
  • Excellent overall preservation with strong contrast and rich tones.
  • Minor edge wear and very light handling creases consistent with age.
  • Unmounted sheet with clean margins.
  • Verso details
  • Overall light, even age
  • toning
  • Minor edge wear and slight paper curling
  • Penciled dealer notation "420
  • 28" on the right
  • hand margin
  • Verso details
  • Overall light, even toning consistent with age.
  • Minor handling wear and slight cockling/creasing along the edges.
  • Handwritten pencil notation "420
  • 28" on the right side.

Historical Context & Archival Analysis

A striking late 19th-century albumen photograph by the renowned Maison Bonfils, capturing the ancient port city of Jaffa rising in the background beyond its famous, sprawling citrus groves.

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