Sepulcre facade [Façade du St. Sépulcre]

Cartographer / Artist: Félix Bonfils (1831–1885)

Date Created: c. 1870s

Medium: Albumen print on card mount

Physical Dimensions: 9.55 × 11.45 in (24.3 × 29.1 cm)

Geographic Scope: Jerusalem, Israel / Palestine

Archive Catalog ID: 56

Provenance: The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive

Collection: Bonfils Albumen Prints

A striking 19th-century albumen photograph depicting the parvis and main facade of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, highlighting its iconic Romanesque bell tower and central dome.

Condition: Light uniform toning and fading consistent with age.. Minor edge wear along the right border of the card mount.. Pencil inscription "56" in the lower right corner.

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Bonfils Albumen Prints•c. 1870s

Sepulcre facade [Façade du St. Sépulcre]

By Félix Bonfils (1831–1885)

Archival Overview & Authenticated Facts

Authentic period c. 1870s Albumen print on card mount by Félix Bonfils (1831–1885) documenting Jerusalem, Israel / Palestine. Measures 9.55 × 11.45 in (24.3 × 29.1 cm). Verified original holding from the Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive.

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Physical Specifications & Details

Medium & Technique
Albumen print on card mount
Sheet / Plate Size
9.55 × 11.45 in (24.3 × 29.1 cm)
Date / Era
c. 1870s
Geographic Scope
Jerusalem, Israel / Palestine
Archive Catalog ID
56
Provenance
The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive
Preservation & Condition Report
  • Light uniform toning and fading consistent with age.
  • Minor edge wear along the right border of the card mount.
  • Pencil inscription "56" in the lower right corner.

Historical Context & Archival Analysis

A striking 19th-century albumen photograph depicting the parvis and main facade of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, highlighting its iconic Romanesque bell tower and central dome.

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