Tour de David à Jérusalem (Tower of David, Jerusalem)

Cartographer / Artist: Félix Bonfils

Date Created: ca. 1880

Medium: Photograph

Physical Dimensions: 13.8 × 11.8 in (35.1 × 30.0 cm)

Geographic Scope: Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel

Archive Catalog ID: 1645

Provenance: The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive

Collection: Bonfils Albumen Prints

This evocative 19th-century albumen photograph by Félix Bonfils documents the historic Tower of David (the Citadel) in Jerusalem, showcasing the monumental medieval and ancient stonework of the fortress.

Condition: Strong, rich sepia tones and excellent overall contrast.. Minor, uniform age. toning to the cardboard mount.. Light pencil inscription "#1645. 28" in the lower. right margin of the mount.. Verso details. Even age. toning across the cardboard backing mount.. Minor wear and rounding to the outer corners and edges.. Handwritten pencil inscriptions. "A. 12" in the upper. left, "Damascus gate" in the lower center, and inventory number "445" in a penciled oval in the lower. right.

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Bonfils Albumen Prints•ca. 1880

Tour de David à Jérusalem (Tower of David, Jerusalem)

By Félix Bonfils

Archival Overview & Authenticated Facts

Authentic period ca. 1880 Photograph by Félix Bonfils documenting Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel. Measures 13.8 × 11.8 in (35.1 × 30.0 cm). Verified original holding from the Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive.

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Physical Specifications & Details

Medium & Technique
Photograph
Sheet / Plate Size
13.8 × 11.8 in (35.1 × 30.0 cm)
Date / Era
ca. 1880
Geographic Scope
Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel
Archive Catalog ID
1645
Provenance
The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive
Preservation & Condition Report
  • Strong, rich sepia tones and excellent overall contrast.
  • Minor, uniform age
  • toning to the cardboard mount.
  • Light pencil inscription "#1645
  • 28" in the lower
  • right margin of the mount.
  • Verso details
  • Even age
  • toning across the cardboard backing mount.
  • Minor wear and rounding to the outer corners and edges.
  • Handwritten pencil inscriptions
  • "A
  • 12" in the upper
  • left, "Damascus gate" in the lower center, and inventory number "445" in a penciled oval in the lower
  • right.

Historical Context & Archival Analysis

This evocative 19th-century albumen photograph by Félix Bonfils documents the historic Tower of David (the Citadel) in Jerusalem, showcasing the monumental medieval and ancient stonework of the fortress.

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