N° 1026. Vue générale de Jérusalem

Cartographer / Artist: Félix Bonfils (1831–1885)

Date Created: c. 1870s–1880s

Medium: Albumen print mounted on cardstock

Physical Dimensions: 14.0 × 11.0 in (35.6 × 27.9 cm)

Geographic Scope: Jerusalem

Archive Catalog ID: 1634

Provenance: The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive

Collection: Bonfils Albumen Prints

An elevated late 19th-century panoramic albumen photograph by Félix Bonfils depicting the Old City of Jerusalem, featuring its historic Ottoman walls, prominent landmarks such as the Dome of the Rock, and foreground stone structures.

Condition: Mild age. toning and faint foxing along the outer cardstock mount margins.. Penciled stock/inventory number "#1634. 26" in lower right margin.. Image exhibits good clarity, rich sepia tones, and strong contrast with minimal fading.. Verso details. Uniform age toning and faint surface discoloration.. Minor edge wear and soft corner bumping.. Various pencil collector or dealer annotations on verso.

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N° 1026. Vue générale de Jérusalem

By Félix Bonfils (1831–1885)

Archival Overview & Authenticated Facts

Authentic period c. 1870s–1880s Albumen print mounted on cardstock by Félix Bonfils (1831–1885) documenting Jerusalem. Measures 14.0 × 11.0 in (35.6 × 27.9 cm). Verified original holding from the Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive.

Acquisition Status$90
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Physical Specifications & Details

Medium & Technique
Albumen print mounted on cardstock
Sheet / Plate Size
14.0 × 11.0 in (35.6 × 27.9 cm)
Date / Era
c. 1870s–1880s
Geographic Scope
Jerusalem
Archive Catalog ID
1634
Provenance
The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive
Preservation & Condition Report
  • Mild age
  • toning and faint foxing along the outer cardstock mount margins.
  • Penciled stock/inventory number "#1634
  • 26" in lower right margin.
  • Image exhibits good clarity, rich sepia tones, and strong contrast with minimal fading.
  • Verso details
  • Uniform age toning and faint surface discoloration.
  • Minor edge wear and soft corner bumping.
  • Various pencil collector or dealer annotations on verso.

Historical Context & Archival Analysis

An elevated late 19th-century panoramic albumen photograph by Félix Bonfils depicting the Old City of Jerusalem, featuring its historic Ottoman walls, prominent landmarks such as the Dome of the Rock, and foreground stone structures.

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