Jerusalem: General View from the Mount of Olives (No. 299)

Cartographer / Artist: Félix Bonfils (1831–1885)

Date Created: c. 1870–1880

Medium: Photograph

Physical Dimensions: 11.3 × 8.8 in (28.7 × 22.4 cm)

Geographic Scope: Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel

Archive Catalog ID: 4521/21

Provenance: The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive

Collection: Bonfils Albumen Prints

A striking late 19th-century albumen photograph by Félix Bonfils capturing a classic panoramic view of the Old City of Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, prominently featuring the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock.

Condition: Excellent preservation with strong contrast and rich tones.. Minor edge wear consistent with age.. Unmounted sheet with clean margins.. Verso details. Light uniform toning consistent with age. Faint pencil inscription reading "(4521) 21" at bottom center. Clean margins with minor corner wear. No visible tears, foxing, or major staining

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Bonfils Albumen Prints•c. 1870–1880

Jerusalem: General View from the Mount of Olives (No. 299)

By Félix Bonfils (1831–1885)

Archival Overview & Authenticated Facts

Authentic period c. 1870–1880 Photograph by Félix Bonfils (1831–1885) documenting Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel. Measures 11.3 × 8.8 in (28.7 × 22.4 cm). Verified original holding from the Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive.

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Physical Specifications & Details

Medium & Technique
Photograph
Sheet / Plate Size
11.3 × 8.8 in (28.7 × 22.4 cm)
Date / Era
c. 1870–1880
Geographic Scope
Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel
Archive Catalog ID
4521/21
Provenance
The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive
Preservation & Condition Report
  • Excellent preservation with strong contrast and rich tones.
  • Minor edge wear consistent with age.
  • Unmounted sheet with clean margins.
  • Verso details
  • Light uniform toning consistent with age
  • Faint pencil inscription reading "(4521) 21" at bottom center
  • Clean margins with minor corner wear
  • No visible tears, foxing, or major staining

Historical Context & Archival Analysis

A striking late 19th-century albumen photograph by Félix Bonfils capturing a classic panoramic view of the Old City of Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, prominently featuring the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock.

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