Reservoir d'Ezechias, Jerusalem (No. 277)

Cartographer / Artist: Félix Bonfils (1831–1885)

Date Created: c. 1880

Medium: Photograph

Physical Dimensions: 13.4 × 10.1 in (34.0 × 25.7 cm)

Geographic Scope: Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel

Archive Catalog ID: 1646-28

Provenance: The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive

Collection: Bonfils Albumen Prints

A striking late-19th-century large-format albumen photograph by Félix Bonfils capturing the calm, reflective waters of Hezekiah's Pool in the Old City of Jerusalem, with surrounding historic buildings and domes mirrored in the water.

Condition: Albumen print in very good condition with strong contrast and rich sepia tones.. Minor silvering visible in the darker shadow areas of the print.. The original cardboard mount shows light edge wear, minor toning, and rounded corners consistent with age.. Verso details. Evenly age. toned cardboard mount.. Pencil notations including "A. 14" at top. left and "443" in an oval at bottom. right.. Minor wear and rounding to corners and edges.. Faint pencil sketch of a diamond shape at lower right.

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Reservoir d'Ezechias, Jerusalem (No. 277)

By Félix Bonfils (1831–1885)

Archival Overview & Authenticated Facts

Authentic period c. 1880 Photograph by Félix Bonfils (1831–1885) documenting Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel. Measures 13.4 × 10.1 in (34.0 × 25.7 cm). Verified original holding from the Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive.

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Physical Specifications & Details

Medium & Technique
Photograph
Sheet / Plate Size
13.4 × 10.1 in (34.0 × 25.7 cm)
Date / Era
c. 1880
Geographic Scope
Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel
Archive Catalog ID
1646-28
Provenance
The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive
Preservation & Condition Report
  • Albumen print in very good condition with strong contrast and rich sepia tones.
  • Minor silvering visible in the darker shadow areas of the print.
  • The original cardboard mount shows light edge wear, minor toning, and rounded corners consistent with age.
  • Verso details
  • Evenly age
  • toned cardboard mount.
  • Pencil notations including "A
  • 14" at top
  • left and "443" in an oval at bottom
  • right.
  • Minor wear and rounding to corners and edges.
  • Faint pencil sketch of a diamond shape at lower right.

Historical Context & Archival Analysis

A striking late-19th-century large-format albumen photograph by Félix Bonfils capturing the calm, reflective waters of Hezekiah's Pool in the Old City of Jerusalem, with surrounding historic buildings and domes mirrored in the water.

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