L'Arbre de la Vierge à Matarieh - Caire (The Virgin's Tree at Matarieh, Cairo)

Cartographer / Artist: Hippolyte Arnoux

Date Created: c. 1880

Medium: Photograph

Physical Dimensions: 13.3 × 11.0 in (33.8 × 27.9 cm)

Geographic Scope: Al-Matariyyah, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Archive Catalog ID: 5750-22

Provenance: The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive

Collection: Misc Albumen Prints Middle East

This striking late-19th-century albumen photograph by Hippolyte Arnoux depicts the revered Virgin's Tree in Matarieh, Cairo, where Christian tradition holds that the Holy Family sought shelter during their flight into Egypt.

Condition: Excellent tone and contrast with rich sepia details.. Minor age. toning and light handling wear on the original cardboard mount.. Small chip to the upper. left corner of the mount, not affecting the photographic image.. Verso details. Evenly toned backing board. Penciled dealer stock number "452" inside a circle and "40. " in the lower right corner. Minor spot stains near the center. right. Slight edge wear

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L'Arbre de la Vierge à Matarieh - Caire (The Virgin's Tree at Matarieh, Cairo)

By Hippolyte Arnoux

Archival Overview & Authenticated Facts

Authentic period c. 1880 Photograph by Hippolyte Arnoux documenting Al-Matariyyah, Cairo Governorate, Egypt. Measures 13.3 × 11.0 in (33.8 × 27.9 cm). Verified original holding from the Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive.

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Physical Specifications & Details

Medium & Technique
Photograph
Sheet / Plate Size
13.3 × 11.0 in (33.8 × 27.9 cm)
Date / Era
c. 1880
Geographic Scope
Al-Matariyyah, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Archive Catalog ID
5750-22
Provenance
The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive
Preservation & Condition Report
  • Excellent tone and contrast with rich sepia details.
  • Minor age
  • toning and light handling wear on the original cardboard mount.
  • Small chip to the upper
  • left corner of the mount, not affecting the photographic image.
  • Verso details
  • Evenly toned backing board
  • Penciled dealer stock number "452" inside a circle and "40
  • " in the lower right corner
  • Minor spot stains near the center
  • right
  • Slight edge wear

Historical Context & Archival Analysis

This striking late-19th-century albumen photograph by Hippolyte Arnoux depicts the revered Virgin's Tree in Matarieh, Cairo, where Christian tradition holds that the Holy Family sought shelter during their flight into Egypt.

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