Panorama de Jérusalem pris du Clocher St. Sauveur (No. 843)

Cartographer / Artist: Félix Bonfils (Maison Bonfils)

Date Created: c. 1880

Medium: Photograph

Physical Dimensions: 10.45 × 8.35 in (26.5 × 21.2 cm)

Geographic Scope: Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel

Archive Catalog ID: 5042-2b

Provenance: The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive

Collection: Bonfils Albumen Prints

A striking, high-contrast late 19th-century albumen photograph capturing a panoramic view of Jerusalem's Old City from the belfry of St. Saviour Church, highlighting the prominent domes of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.

Condition: Rich sepia tones with excellent contrast and detail.. Very minor edge wear and light handling creases.. Typical light curling of unmounted albumen paper.. Extremely clean with no notable foxing or staining.. Verso details. Light uniform age. toning across the paper.. Very minor handling creases at the corners.. Handwritten pencil marking "5042. 2b" on lower left quadrant.

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Panorama de Jérusalem pris du Clocher St. Sauveur (No. 843)

By Félix Bonfils (Maison Bonfils)

Archival Overview & Authenticated Facts

Authentic period c. 1880 Photograph by Félix Bonfils (Maison Bonfils) documenting Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel. Measures 10.45 × 8.35 in (26.5 × 21.2 cm). Verified original holding from the Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive.

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Physical Specifications & Details

Medium & Technique
Photograph
Sheet / Plate Size
10.45 × 8.35 in (26.5 × 21.2 cm)
Date / Era
c. 1880
Geographic Scope
Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel
Archive Catalog ID
5042-2b
Provenance
The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive
Preservation & Condition Report
  • Rich sepia tones with excellent contrast and detail.
  • Very minor edge wear and light handling creases.
  • Typical light curling of unmounted albumen paper.
  • Extremely clean with no notable foxing or staining.
  • Verso details
  • Light uniform age
  • toning across the paper.
  • Very minor handling creases at the corners.
  • Handwritten pencil marking "5042
  • 2b" on lower left quadrant.

Historical Context & Archival Analysis

A striking, high-contrast late 19th-century albumen photograph capturing a panoramic view of Jerusalem's Old City from the belfry of St. Saviour Church, highlighting the prominent domes of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.

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