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N° 332 Rue de vieux Caire
Cartographer / Artist: Adelphoi Zangaki (Zangaki Brothers)
Date: c. 1880
Medium: Albumen print photograph
Dimensions: 9.3 × 10.9 in (23.6 × 27.7 cm)
Location: Cairo, Egypt
An evocative 19th-century albumen photograph capturing a historic street scene in Old Cairo, featuring local figures walking amidst traditional Mamluk-style architecture, a spiraled ribbed dome, and a minaret.
Cour et colonnade de la mosquée El-Azhar, avec étudiants
Cartographer / Artist: Félix Bonfils (Maison Bonfils)
Date: c. 1880
Medium: Albumen print
Dimensions: 11.8 × 8.1 in (30.0 × 20.6 cm)
Location: Cairo, Egypt
This evocative 19th-century albumen photograph captures scholars and students seated in the sun-drenched central courtyard and arcade of the historic Al-Azhar Mosque in Cairo.
Arco di Tito
Cartographer / Artist: Domenico Anderson (1854–1938) / Anderson Studio
Date: c. 1880
Medium: Photograph
Dimensions: 10.5 × 17.1 in (26.7 × 43.4 cm)
Location: Rome, Lazio, Italy
A striking, late-19th-century large-format albumen photograph by the celebrated Anderson studio depicting the iconic Arch of Titus in Rome, featuring a gentleman in a bowler hat standing among classical ruins in the foreground to provide a sense of grand scale.
BIGA DELL'ARCO DI TITO
Cartographer / Artist: Domenico Anderson (1854–1938) / James Anderson Studio
Date: c. 1880–1890
Medium: Photograph
Dimensions: 15.0 × 11.4 in (38.1 × 29.0 cm)
Location: Rome, Lazio, Italy
A striking late 19th-century large-format albumen photograph capturing the intricate classical relief panel from the Arch of Titus, depicting the Emperor Titus in triumph riding a chariot accompanied by historical and allegorical figures.
Foro Romano col Campidoglio
Cartographer / Artist: James Anderson (1813–1877)
Date: c. 1880
Medium: Photograph
Dimensions: 15.6 × 14.2 in (39.6 × 36.1 cm)
Location: Rome, Lazio, Italy
A striking late 19th-century albumen photograph by the renowned James Anderson, capturing the evocative ruins of the Roman Forum, featuring the Temple of Saturn and the Arch of Septimius Severus in the foreground with the Palazzo Senatorio rising on the Capitoline Hill behind.
S. Clemente [Interior of the Basilica of San Clemente al Laterano, Rome]
Cartographer / Artist: Domenico Anderson (1854–1938)
Date: c. 1890
Medium: Photograph
Dimensions: 16.2 × 11.4 in (41.1 × 29.0 cm)
Location: Rome, Lazio, Italy
A striking, large-format late 19th-century albumen photograph by the renowned Anderson studio depicting the architectural splendor of the Basilica of San Clemente, focusing on the 12th-century schola cantorum, Cosmatesque mosaic floor, and the detailed apse mosaic.
Arch of Drusus, Rome (Arco di Druso)
Cartographer / Artist: Attributed to Fratelli Alinari or James Anderson
Date: c. 1880
Medium: Photograph
Dimensions: 12.2 × 15.0 in (31.0 × 38.1 cm)
Location: Rome, Lazio, Italy
A striking late 19th-century albumen photograph depicting the ancient Roman Arch of Drusus along the Appian Way, showing the massive composite brickwork superstructure that once carried the Aqua Antoniniana aqueduct.
Vaticano da Villa Medici
Cartographer / Artist: Attributed to James Anderson or Fratelli Alinari
Date: c. 1870-1890
Medium: Photograph
Dimensions: 14.8 × 11.0 in (37.6 × 27.9 cm)
Location: Rome, Lazio, Italy
A classic late 19th-century sepia-toned photographic view depicting the fountain at the Villa Medici framing St. Peter's Basilica in the distance.
The Roman Forum, looking towards the Capitoline Hill
Cartographer / Artist: Attributed to James Anderson (1813–1877) or Fratelli Alinari
Date: c. 1875
Medium: Photograph
Dimensions: 15.9 × 10.6 in (40.4 × 26.9 cm)
Location: Rome, Lazio, Italy
A striking, large-format 19th-century albumen photograph capturing the ancient ruins of the Roman Forum during early excavations, featuring the Temple of Vespasian, the Arch of Septimius Severus, and the Tabularium.
PALAZZO DEI CESARI COL CIRCO MASSIMO
Cartographer / Artist: James Anderson (1813–1877)
Date: c. 1870–1880
Medium: Photograph
Dimensions: 16.7 × 10.4 in (42.4 × 26.4 cm)
Location: Rome, Lazio, Italy
A striking late 19th-century albumen photograph by the renowned James Anderson studio, capturing the dramatic ruins of the Palace of the Caesars on the Palatine Hill overlooking the rural, cultivated fields that then occupied the site of the ancient Circus Maximus.
Roma - Basilica di Costantino (Tempio della Pace)
Cartographer / Artist: Giacomo Brogi (attributed)
Date: c. 1880
Medium: Photograph
Dimensions: 15.2 × 11.2 in (38.6 × 28.4 cm)
Location: Rome, Lazio, Italy
A monumental late-19th-century albumen photograph capturing the massive, coffered barrel vaults of the Basilica of Maxentius and Constantine in the Roman Forum.
Piazza di Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome
Cartographer / Artist: Domenico Anderson (1854–1938) / Anderson Studio
Date: c. 1880
Medium: Photograph
Dimensions: 15.1 × 11.3 in (38.4 × 28.7 cm)
Location: Rome, Lazio, Italy
This striking large-format late 19th-century albumen photograph captures the grand Baroque facade of the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome, dominated by the ancient Roman Column of Peace topped with a bronze statue of the Virgin Mary.
96 S. GIOVANNI IN LATERANO
Cartographer / Artist: Attributed to Fratelli Alinari or Giacomo Brogi
Date: c. 1870–1890
Medium: Photograph
Dimensions: 15.5 × 11.0 in (39.4 × 27.9 cm)
Location: Rome, Lazio, Italy
A striking, large-format 19th-century albumen photograph showcasing the monumental Late Baroque facade of the Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran in Rome, designed by Alessandro Galilei and completed in 1735, captured with exceptional clarity and depth.
Terme di Caracalla (No. 173)
Cartographer / Artist: James Anderson (1813–1877) / Anderson Studio
Date: c. 1870-1880
Medium: Photograph
Dimensions: 15.1 × 11.3 in (38.4 × 28.7 cm)
Location: Rome, Lazio, Italy
A striking, large-format 19th-century albumen photograph capturing the monumental, soaring brick and concrete ruins of the Baths of Caracalla in Rome, featuring a lone figure standing near classical column capitals to provide an impressive sense of scale.
Giano Quadrifonte [Arch of Janus, Rome]
Cartographer / Artist: James Anderson (1813–1877)
Date: c. 1870
Medium: Photograph
Dimensions: 16.0 × 11.3 in (40.6 × 28.7 cm)
Location: Rome, Lazio, Italy
A striking 19th-century albumen photograph by James Anderson capturing the ancient Roman Arch of Janus (Arco di Giano) alongside the neighboring medieval Church of San Giorgio in Velabro, complete with a horse-drawn carriage in the foreground.
INCENDIO DI BORGO DI RAFFAELE (Vaticano)
Cartographer / Artist: After Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio, 1483–1520); Photographed/published by Domenico Anderson (1854–1938)
Date: c. 1890
Medium: Photograph
Dimensions: 15.5 × 11.3 in (39.4 × 28.7 cm)
Location: Rome, Lazio, Italy
A fine late-nineteenth-century photographic reproduction by the Anderson studio of Raphael's famous Renaissance fresco *The Fire in the Borgo* in the Vatican Palace.
Il Miracolo di Bolsena di Raffaele (Vaticano)
Cartographer / Artist: Raphael (original artist); Domenico Anderson (photographer/publisher)
Date: c. 1890–1910
Medium: Photograph
Dimensions: 16.5 × 13.5 in (41.9 × 34.3 cm)
Location: Vatican City, Rome, Italy
A striking late 19th-century large-format photographic print by Domenico Anderson capturing Raphael's iconic Renaissance fresco *The Mass of Bolsena* (1512) in the Apostolic Palace, Vatican.
Disputa del SS. Sacramento di Raffaele (Vaticano)
Cartographer / Artist: Photographer: James Anderson (or Domenico Anderson); after the original fresco by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio)
Date: c. 1880–1890
Medium: Photograph
Dimensions: 16.69 × 12.03 in (42.4 × 30.6 cm)
Location: Vatican City, Rome, Italy
A large and beautifully detailed late 19th-century sepia-toned photographic print by the renowned Roman studio of James Anderson, depicting Raphael's masterpiece fresco "The Disputation of the Holy Sacrament" from the Stanza della Segnatura in the Vatican Palace.
Britannia prout divisa fuit temporibus Anglo-Saxonum praesertim durante illorum Heptarchia
Cartographer / Artist: Joan Blaeu
Date: c. 1645
Medium: Map
Dimensions: 20.5 x 16.0 inches
Location: Great Britain
Iconic and highly decorative seventeenth-century map of Britain during the Anglo-Saxon Heptarchy, flanked by fourteen intricate side-border vignettes depicting early Saxon kings and key Christian conversion scenes.
Intérieur du Temple de Bacchus, Baalbeck (Interior of the Temple of Bacchus)
Cartographer / Artist: Félix Bonfils (1831–1885) / Maison Bonfils
Date: c. 1870–1880
Medium: Albumen print
Dimensions: 9 x 11.5 inches (22 x 29 cm)
Location: Baalbek, Lebanon
A striking late 19th-century albumen photograph depicting the monumental fluted Corinthian columns and intricate classical masonry inside the ancient Roman Temple of Bacchus at Baalbek, taken by the renowned studio Maison Bonfils.
Baalbek, Vue Générale (General View of Baalbek)
Cartographer / Artist: Félix Bonfils (1831–1885)
Date: c. 1870s
Medium: Albumen print
Dimensions: 7.5 x 11.5 inches (19 x 29 cm)
Location: Baalbek, Lebanon
This evocative late 19th-century albumen photograph by Félix Bonfils captures a sweeping vista of the magnificent ancient Roman ruins at Baalbek, showcasing the iconic surviving columns of the Temple of Jupiter rising above the surrounding rural village.
Baalbek: Exedra in the Great Court (No. 191)
Cartographer / Artist: Félix Bonfils (1831–1885)
Date: c. 1870–1880
Medium: Albumen print photograph
Dimensions: 7.8 x 8.8 inches (19.8 x 22.4 cm)
Location: Baalbek, Lebanon
A striking 19th-century albumen photograph by Maison Bonfils capturing the massive Roman architectural exedra at Baalbek, featuring an encampment with a canvas tent pitched amongst colossal fallen stone blocks.
Tav. VIII - Pianta delle Camere sepolcrali
Cartographer / Artist: G.B. Piranesi
Date: 1756
Medium: Print
Dimensions: 16" x 11"
Location: Rome, Lazio, Italy
Archaeological plan of the Sepulchre of L. Arrunzio.
Jerusalem N° 1096 Tour Antonia
Cartographer / Artist: Félix Bonfils (1831–1885)
Date: c. 1875
Medium: Albumen silver print
Dimensions: 8.1 × 11.0 in (20.6 × 27.9 cm)
Location: Jerusalem
An evocative 19th-century albumen photograph capturing a narrow stone street and arched gateway in the Old City of Jerusalem historically associated with the Antonia Fortress, complete with local figures in regional attire.
Sepulcre facade [Façade du St. Sépulcre]
Cartographer / Artist: Félix Bonfils (1831–1885)
Date: c. 1870s
Medium: Albumen print on card mount
Dimensions: 9.55 × 11.45 in (24.3 × 29.1 cm)
Location: Jerusalem, Israel / Palestine
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.
N° 1204 XII et XIII Stations le calvaire autel grec
Cartographer / Artist: Zangaki Brothers (Adelphoi Zangaki)
Date: c. 1880s
Medium: Albumen print photograph
Dimensions: 11.3 × 8.3 in (28.7 × 21.1 cm)
Location: Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem
This 19th-century albumen photograph captures the ornate interior of the Greek Orthodox Altar of Calvary, marking the 12th and 13th Stations of the Cross within Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
N°1205 Cérémonie du lavement des pieds chez les grecs devant le St Sepulcre
Cartographer / Artist: Félix Bonfils
Date: c. 1880
Medium: Albumen print photograph
Dimensions: 8.9 × 11.5 in (22.6 × 29.2 cm)
Location: Jerusalem, Ottoman Empire (Israel/Palestine)
A dramatic late 19th-century albumen photograph by Félix Bonfils documenting the Greek Orthodox ceremony of the Washing of the Feet taking place in the crowded courtyard outside the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem.
Jerusalem, Via Dolorosa (No. 1011)
Cartographer / Artist: Zangaki Brothers (Adelphoi Zangaki)
Date: c. 1880–1890
Medium: Albumen print
Dimensions: 7.5 × 9.6 in (19.1 × 24.4 cm)
Location: Jerusalem, Old City
An evocative late 19th-century albumen photograph by the Zangaki Brothers depicting local residents walking along the ancient stone-arched street of Via Dolorosa in the Old City of Jerusalem.
Jerusalem - Birket Israïl [Pool of Bethesda]
Cartographer / Artist: Zangaki Brothers (Adelphoi Zangaki)
Date: c. 1880
Medium: Albumen print mounted on card
Dimensions: 15.9 × 12.5 in (40.4 × 31.8 cm)
Location: Jerusalem, Ottoman Empire
A compelling late 19th-century albumen print by the Zangaki Brothers depicting the historic Birket Israel (Pool of Bethesda) situated along the northern wall of the Temple Mount in Jerusalem.
Nº 1044 Une Rue à Jérusalem
Cartographer / Artist: Adelphoi Zangaki (Zangaki Brothers)
Date: c. 1880s
Medium: Albumen print mounted on card stock
Dimensions: 11.0 × 14.0 in (27.9 × 35.6 cm)
Location: Jerusalem
This late 19th-century albumen print by the Zangaki brothers captures a stepped street scene in Jerusalem, showcasing locals in traditional Ottoman attire framed by historic stone architecture leading toward a minaret.
(Jérusalem) N° 1034 Porte dorée
Cartographer / Artist: Félix Bonfils (1831–1885)
Date: c. 1880
Medium: Albumen photograph mounted on card stock
Dimensions: 9.9 × 12.1 in (25.1 × 30.7 cm)
Location: Jerusalem, Israel / Palestine
A striking 19th-century albumen photograph capturing the ancient, sealed Golden Gate along the eastern wall of the Temple Mount in Jerusalem with a figure in traditional attire standing among the ruins in the foreground.
Icon TABERNACULI ex Aria Montano desumpta
Cartographer / Artist: Thomas Fuller (T.F.), after Benedictus Arias Montanus
Date: 1650
Medium: Copperplate engraving
Dimensions: 11 x 14.5 inches
Location: Tabernacle of Moses / Ancient Israel
This scholarly copperplate engraving illustrates the architectural construction, cherubim-adorned curtains, and structural framing of the Biblical Tabernacle, published in Thomas Fuller's *A Pisgah-Sight of Palestine* with a dedication to London merchant James Bovey.
Hieroglyphic Wall Relief with Sobek, Temple of Kom Ombo
Cartographer / Artist: Antonio Beato (c. 1825–1906)
Date: c. 1880
Medium: Photograph
Dimensions: 7.25 × 9.2 in (18.4 × 23.4 cm)
Location: Kom Ombo, Aswan Governorate, Egypt
A crisp, late 19th-century albumen photograph by Antonio Beato showcasing the deeply carved hieroglyphics and the prominent figure of the crocodile-headed deity Sobek on a temple wall at Kom Ombo.
Medinet Habou, Thebes
Cartographer / Artist: Antonio Beato (c. 1832–1906)
Date: c. 1880
Medium: Photograph
Dimensions: 16.2 × 17.4 in (41.1 × 44.2 cm)
Location: Luxor, Luxor Governorate, Egypt
A striking late-19th-century albumen photograph by renowned photographer Antonio Beato depicting the monumental hieroglyph-covered walls and Osiride statues at the Mortuary Temple of Ramesses III in Medinet Habu.
Court of Amenhotep III, Temple of Luxor
Cartographer / Artist: Antonio Beato (c. 1835–1906)
Date: c. 1880s
Medium: Photograph
Dimensions: 9.8 × 10.5 in (24.9 × 26.7 cm)
Location: Luxor, Luxor Governorate, Egypt
An evocative late 19th-century albumen photograph by Antonio Beato capturing the monumental papyrus-bud columns and collapsed architectural blocks of the Court of Amenhotep III at the Temple of Luxor.
56. Caire. Porte de la mosquée [Sultan Hassan]
Cartographer / Artist: Félix Bonfils (Maison Bonfils)
Date: c. 1870-1880
Medium: Photograph
Dimensions: 7.9 × 9.1 in (20.1 × 23.1 cm)
Location: Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
This striking late 19th-century albumen photograph by Maison Bonfils captures the monumental muqarnas-vaulted portal of the Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hassan in Cairo, accented by small street vendors at its base.
Ensemble des colonnades, Luxor, No. 1114
Cartographer / Artist: Demetrius Peridis (active late 19th century)
Date: c. 1880–1890s
Medium: Photograph
Dimensions: 13.0 × 10.0 in (33.0 × 25.4 cm)
Location: Luxor, Luxor Governorate, Egypt
A striking late 19th-century albumen photograph by Demetrius Peridis depicting the grand colonnade of the Luxor Temple, showcasing the majestic ancient Egyptian columns and architectural ruins.
Verandah d'une maison arabe N. 44
Cartographer / Artist: Gabriel Lekegian (G. Lekegian & Co.)
Date: c. 1890
Medium: Photograph
Dimensions: 11.6 × 14.0 in (29.5 × 35.6 cm)
Location: Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
This late 19th-century albumen photograph by renowned Armenian photographer Gabriel Lekegian captures a beautifully preserved traditional Arab residence with a striking triple-arched upper veranda, complete with spiral columns, while local figures pose on the ground level below.
Tour des 40 martyrs, Ramleh (No. 249)
Cartographer / Artist: Félix Bonfils (1831–1885)
Date: ca. 1880
Medium: Photograph
Dimensions: 11.1 × 12.9 in (28.2 × 32.8 cm)
Location: Ramla, Central District, Israel
A striking late-19th-century albumen photograph by Félix Bonfils capturing the iconic 14th-century Mamluk minaret known as the Tower of the Forty Martyrs (or the White Tower) in Ramla, flanked by ancient ruins.
Old City Street Scene with Archway and Figures
Cartographer / Artist: Zangaki Brothers (George & Constantine Zangaki)
Date: c. 1880–1890
Medium: Albumen photograph
Dimensions: 11.2 × 7.8 in (28.4 × 19.8 cm)
Location: Jerusalem, Palestine
An evocative late 19th-century albumen photograph capturing local inhabitants standing along a narrow, historic stone-paved street in the Old City of Jerusalem, signed in the negative by the Zangaki brothers.
Inscriptions au Fleuve du Chien [Nahr al-Kalb Commemorative Rock Inscriptions]
Cartographer / Artist: Félix Bonfils (1831–1885)
Date: c. 1875
Medium: Albumen print
Dimensions: 8.7 × 10.9 inches
Location: Nahr al-Kalb (Dog River), Lebanon
This late nineteenth-century albumen photograph by renowned French commercial photographer Félix Bonfils captures the ancient rock-carved commemorative stelae at Nahr al-Kalb (the Dog River), situated north of Beirut in modern-day Lebanon. The rocky promontory historically formed a formidable natural barrier along the coastal transit corridor of the Levant, compelling successive invading armies and conquerors—including Egyptian pharaohs, Neo-Assyrian monarchs, Roman emperors, and modern imperial forces—to carve commemorative inscriptions and relief sculptures into the limestone cliffs to mark their passage. The composition clearly details an arched Neo-Assyrian relief depicting a monarch beside an Egyptian-style rectangular stele framed with architectural moldings and dense cuneiform or hieroglyphic inscriptions. In the foreground, two local figures in traditional Levantine attire (including turbans and pleated sirwal trousers) provide human scale against the monumental limestone outcrops, highlighting both the archaeological grandeur and contemporary ethnographic character of Ottoman-era Lebanon.
Hermitage and Sacred Cave in the Rocky Cliffs, Holy Land
Cartographer / Artist: Attributed to Félix Bonfils or Maison Bonfils
Date: c. 1880
Medium: Albumen silver print mounted on cardstock
Dimensions: 10.59 × 8.4 inches
Location: Levant, Middle East
This late nineteenth-century albumen photograph captures a dramatic, sun-drenched rocky hillside in the Levant, featuring ancient cave dwellings, monastic hermitages, and stone-built architectural structures embedded into the sheer cliff face. The composition highlights the stark, rugged topography characteristic of the Judean Desert and northern Holy Land valleys, where ascetic monks, hermits, and local inhabitants historically carved shelters and terraced sanctuaries directly into the limestone escarpments. At the upper left, an arched stone structure with vaulted loggias rests precariously against the incline, while below to the right, a cavernous rock-cut grotto and carved niche are visible. A lone figure stands near the foreground pathways, providing a striking sense of scale against the colossal rock formations. The photograph illustrates the nineteenth-century European documentary interest in biblical landscapes, pilgrimage sites, and regional archaeological topography.
Panoramic View of Beirut and the Mediterranean Coast
Cartographer / Artist: Attributed to Maison Bonfils (Félix Bonfils)
Date: c. 1880
Medium: Albumen print mounted on card
Dimensions: 11.0 × 11.25 inches
Location: Beirut, Lebanon
An evocative late nineteenth-century albumen photograph providing an expansive, elevated panoramic perspective overlooking the coastal city of Beirut during the late Ottoman era. The composition captures the transition between the rugged, sparsely vegetated foreground slopes and the dense traditional stone architecture of the city extending outward toward the rocky Mediterranean coastline and peninsula. Prominent multi-story mansions displaying classical Levantine arcades, triple-arched loggias, and red-tiled hip roofs dot the urban fabric amidst clusters of verdant gardens and date palms. In the background, the hazy expanse of the bay curves toward the distant, layered silhouette of the Mount Lebanon range, reflecting the atmospheric grandeur characteristic of commercial landscape photography produced for European travelers on the Grand Tour. Studios like Maison Bonfils documented the rapid expansion and architectural modernization of Levantine port cities in the late 19th century, producing vital visual records of the region's urban and geographic heritage prior to 20th-century development.
Intérieur de la Mosquée El-Aksa, Jérusalem
Cartographer / Artist: Maison Bonfils (Félix Bonfils)
Date: c. 1880
Medium: Albumen silver print on card mount
Dimensions: 10.7 × 11.4 inches
Location: Jerusalem, Palestine / Ottoman Empire
An evocative 19th-century albumen photograph capturing the grand hypostyle interior of the Al-Aqsa Mosque on the Haram al-Sharif (Temple Mount) in Jerusalem. The perspective runs along the primary nave, highlighting the impressive row of classical Corinthian spolia columns supporting an arcade of pointed arches and ornately carved wooden tie-beams. Suspended from the beams are traditional glass oil lamps and metal chandeliers. In the background, intricate mosaics, architectural relief carvings, and calligraphy are visible surrounding the elevated bays leading towards the mihrab. A simple wooden bench or takht rests on the left foreground floor. This view offers valuable architectural and documentary evidence of the sanctuary's structural state and interior furnishings under late Ottoman administration prior to major 20th-century renovations.
Jerusalem. Détails intérieurs de la mosquée El-Aksa (No. 863)
Cartographer / Artist: Félix Bonfils (1831–1885)
Date: c. 1880
Medium: Photograph
Dimensions: 7.8 × 10.7 in (19.8 × 27.2 cm)
Location: Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel
This striking late-19th-century albumen photograph by renowned photographer Félix Bonfils captures the exquisite interior architecture, ornate minbar, and mihrab of the historic Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem.
Jerusalem. Chaire dans l'interieur de la mosquee El-Aksa
Cartographer / Artist: Félix Bonfils
Date: c. 1880
Medium: Photograph
Dimensions: 8.5 × 10.5 in (21.6 × 26.7 cm)
Location: Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel
An exquisite late-19th-century albumen photograph by Félix Bonfils capturing the intricate wooden Minbar of Saladin inside the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem before its destruction in 1969.
Façade du Saint-Sépulcre, Jérusalem (No. 246)
Cartographer / Artist: Félix Bonfils (Maison Bonfils)
Date: c. 1880
Medium: Photograph
Dimensions: 9.0 × 10.8 in (22.9 × 27.4 cm)
Location: Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel
A striking, highly detailed late-19th-century albumen photograph capturing the historic Romanesque entry facade and dome of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem.
292. Mont des Oliviers. Jérusalem
Cartographer / Artist: Félix Bonfils
Date: c. 1880
Medium: Photograph
Dimensions: 10.9 × 8.3 in (27.7 × 21.1 cm)
Location: Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel
A striking late 19th-century albumen photograph by the renowned Bonfils studio, capturing a detailed panoramic view of the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem, featuring early structures including the Church of Mary Magdalene.
Jérusalem. Porte de David (No. 91)
Cartographer / Artist: Félix Bonfils (1831–1885)
Date: c. 1880
Medium: Photograph
Dimensions: 8.3 × 10.8 in (21.1 × 27.4 cm)
Location: Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel
An evocative late 19th-century albumen photograph by renowned photographer Félix Bonfils depicting the historic Zion Gate (historically also known as the Gate of David) in Jerusalem, showcasing its classic Ottoman defensive architecture and a solitary local figure for scale.
Arche de Robinson, Jérusalem
Cartographer / Artist: Félix Bonfils (1831–1885)
Date: c. 1880
Medium: Photograph
Dimensions: 10.1 × 11.1 in (25.7 × 28.2 cm)
Location: Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel
A striking late-19th-century albumen photograph by the renowned French photographer Félix Bonfils, depicting the ancient ruins of Robinson's Arch on the Western Wall in Jerusalem, complete with a local inhabitant resting in its shadow.
253. Rue de l'Ecce-Homo, Jérusalem
Cartographer / Artist: Félix Bonfils (Maison Bonfils)
Date: c. 1870-1880
Medium: Photograph
Dimensions: 8.6 × 10.9 in (21.8 × 27.7 cm)
Location: Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel
This evocative late-19th-century albumen photograph by renowned French photographer Félix Bonfils captures the historic Ecce Homo Arch spanning the Via Dolorosa in the Old City of Jerusalem, showing the dramatic stone masonry and quiet alleyway of the era.
Vue générale de la mosquée d'Omar
Cartographer / Artist: Félix Bonfils (1831–1885)
Date: c. 1880
Medium: Photograph
Dimensions: 10.4 × 8.4 in (26.4 × 21.3 cm)
Location: Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel
This evocative albumen photograph by the prominent French photographer Félix Bonfils captures a detailed, atmospheric view of the iconic Dome of the Rock (historically referred to by Westerners as the Mosque of Omar) and the adjacent Dome of the Chain in Jerusalem during the late Ottoman period.
309. Vallée de Josaphat, côté sud
Cartographer / Artist: Félix Bonfils (Maison Bonfils)
Date: c. 1870s–1880s
Medium: Photograph
Dimensions: 10.0 × 7.2 in (25.4 × 18.3 cm)
Location: Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel
This evocative late 19th-century albumen photograph by Félix Bonfils captures the rugged, tomb-lined landscape of the Valley of Jehoshaphat (Kidron Valley) looking south from Jerusalem, showcasing the dramatic topography and ancient ruins of the region.
Panorama de Jérusalem pris du Clocher St. Sauveur (No. 843)
Cartographer / Artist: Félix Bonfils (Maison Bonfils)
Date: c. 1880
Medium: Photograph
Dimensions: 10.45 × 8.35 in (26.5 × 21.2 cm)
Location: Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel
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.
857 - Ancien hopital Saint-Jean à Jérusalem. Palestine.
Cartographer / Artist: Félix Bonfils (Maison Bonfils)
Date: c. 1880
Medium: Photograph
Dimensions: 10.0 × 8.2 in (25.4 × 20.8 cm)
Location: Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel
A striking late 19th-century albumen photograph capturing the evocative, ruined Crusader-era remains of the ancient Hospital of Saint John in Jerusalem, featuring two figures in traditional dress providing architectural scale.
840. Panorama de Jérusalem pris de l'Ouest
Cartographer / Artist: Félix Bonfils (French, 1831–1885)
Date: c. 1880
Medium: Photograph
Dimensions: 10.7 × 8.5 in (27.2 × 21.6 cm)
Location: Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel
A striking late 19th-century albumen photograph by Félix Bonfils capturing a panoramic view of Jerusalem from the west, showcasing the dense historic architecture, prominent domes, and the Mount of Olives in the background.
96. Jérusalem Jardin du roi - Rois XV.4 vallée de Josaphat, Palestine
Cartographer / Artist: Félix Bonfils (Maison Bonfils)
Date: c. 1880
Medium: Photograph
Dimensions: 10.4 × 8.25 in (26.4 × 21.0 cm)
Location: Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel
A striking late 19th-century albumen photograph depicting the terraced agricultural landscape of the King's Garden in the Kidron Valley, with the southern walls of Jerusalem and the Al-Aqsa Mosque prominent on the ridge above.
Chapelle de Sainte-Hélène dans la basilique du St Sépulcre
Cartographer / Artist: Félix Bonfils (Maison Bonfils)
Date: c. 1880
Medium: Photograph
Dimensions: 11.0 × 8.5 in (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
Location: Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel
A striking late 19th-century albumen photograph by the renowned Bonfils studio capturing the atmospheric, lamp-lit interior of the Chapel of Saint Helena within the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem.
Portes du Saint Sépulcre (Doors of the Holy Sepulchre)
Cartographer / Artist: Félix Bonfils
Date: c. 1875
Medium: Photograph
Dimensions: 8.58 × 11.02 in (21.8 × 28.0 cm)
Location: Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel
This evocative late-19th-century albumen photograph by renowned studio photographer Félix Bonfils documents the historic Romanesque double-arched entrance of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, featuring Orthodox clergy, pilgrims, and local merchants in the parvis.
286. Tombeau d'Elie à Jérusalem
Cartographer / Artist: Félix Bonfils (Maison Bonfils)
Date: c. 1880
Medium: Photograph
Dimensions: 9.95 × 8.7 in (25.3 × 22.1 cm)
Location: Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel
An evocative late 19th-century albumen photograph by Félix Bonfils depicting the Dome of Elijah (Kubbat al-Khidr) on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, rendered with rich sepia tones and sharp architectural detail.
886. Ancien tombeau creusé dans le rocher à Jérusalem
Cartographer / Artist: Félix Bonfils (Maison Bonfils)
Date: c. 1880
Medium: Photograph
Dimensions: 10.3 × 8.1 in (26.2 × 20.6 cm)
Location: Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel
A striking late 19th-century albumen photograph by the renowned Maison Bonfils capturing an ancient rock-cut tomb in Jerusalem, demonstrating the meticulous detail and rich sepia tones typical of early Near Eastern archaeological photography.
No. 81. Chaire d'Omar ou mamber sur la plate-forme du Temple. Jérusalem
Cartographer / Artist: Félix Bonfils
Date: c. 1880
Medium: Photograph
Dimensions: 10.1 × 8.5 in (25.7 × 21.6 cm)
Location: Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel
A striking late 19th-century albumen photograph by Félix Bonfils capturing the majestic arches (Mawazin) and the exquisite Summer Pulpit (Minbar of Burhan al-Din) on the Temple Mount platform in Jerusalem.
Cathédrale grecque dans la basilique du Saint-Sépulcre (Greek Cathedral in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre)
Cartographer / Artist: Félix Bonfils (1831–1885)
Date: c. 1880
Medium: Photograph
Dimensions: 10.65 × 8.51 in (27.1 × 21.6 cm)
Location: Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel
An exceptional late 19th-century albumen photograph by renowned French photographer Félix Bonfils, capturing the ornate Katholikon (Greek Cathedral) inside the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, detailing its magnificent wood-carved iconostasis and grand chandeliers.
The Stone of Anointing, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem (La Pierre de l'Onction)
Cartographer / Artist: Félix Bonfils (Attributed)
Date: ca. 1880
Medium: Photograph
Dimensions: 8.3 × 10.7 in (21.1 × 27.2 cm)
Location: Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel
An evocative late 19th-century albumen photograph capturing the solemnity of the Stone of Anointing (Stone of Unction) in Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre, flanked by monumental ornate candlesticks and hung with traditional oil lamps beneath icons depicting the Entombment of Christ.
851. Intérieur de l'Aedicule avec ornements
Cartographer / Artist: Félix Bonfils (French, 1831–1885) / Maison Bonfils
Date: c. 1880
Medium: Photograph
Dimensions: 9.5 × 10.8 in (24.1 × 27.4 cm)
Location: Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel
An evocative late 19th-century albumen photograph by the renowned Bonfils studio depicting Eastern Orthodox priests standing within the richly decorated interior of the Aedicule (the tomb of Christ) inside the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem.
855 bis_ Grotte de Sainte-Hélène, intérieur
Cartographer / Artist: Félix Bonfils
Date: c. 1880
Medium: Photograph
Dimensions: 10.9 × 8.6 in (27.7 × 21.8 cm)
Location: Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel
An evocative late 19th-century albumen photograph by Félix Bonfils capturing the subterranean interior of the Chapel of Saint Helena in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem, highlighting the rustic stone cave-like walls and the classical-style altar.
848 Escalier allant au St-Sépulcre. — Stairway leading to the Holy Sepulchre.
Cartographer / Artist: Félix Bonfils (Maison Bonfils)
Date: c. 1870–1880s
Medium: Photograph
Dimensions: 8.6 × 10.7 in (21.8 × 27.2 cm)
Location: Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel
A compelling late 19th-century photographic view by Félix Bonfils depicting diverse local figures, merchants, and stairs leading to the historic Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem.
Jerusalem: General View from the Mount of Olives (No. 299)
Cartographer / Artist: Félix Bonfils (1831–1885)
Date: c. 1870–1880
Medium: Photograph
Dimensions: 11.3 × 8.8 in (28.7 × 22.4 cm)
Location: Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel
A striking late 19th-century albumen photograph by Félix Bonfils capturing a classic panoramic view of the Old City of Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, prominently featuring the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock.
Fortifications de Jérusalem, assises Salomoniennes (No. 869)
Cartographer / Artist: Félix Bonfils (1831–1885)
Date: c. 1880
Medium: Photograph
Dimensions: 8.6 × 10.7 in (21.8 × 27.2 cm)
Location: Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel
A striking late 19th-century albumen photograph by Félix Bonfils depicting the monumental ancient stone blocks traditionally attributed to Solomon's Temple area in the fortifications of Jerusalem, featuring a local figure standing at the base to provide scale.
Fontaine des Apôtres sur la route de Jéricho (No. 904)
Cartographer / Artist: Félix Bonfils (Maison Bonfils)
Date: c. 1880
Medium: Photograph
Dimensions: 9.0 × 8.0 in (22.9 × 20.3 cm)
Location: Al-Eizariya, West Bank, Palestine
A compelling late 19th-century albumen photograph by the renowned Bonfils studio depicting the historic Apostles' Fountain (Ein el-Hod) on the ancient route from Jerusalem to Jericho, featuring local travelers and pack animals resting under the stone arch.
1064. Forteresse de Banias vue générale des ruines
Cartographer / Artist: Félix Bonfils (Maison Bonfils)
Date: c. 1870-1880
Medium: Photograph
Dimensions: 9.65 × 9.8 in (24.5 × 24.9 cm)
Location: Banias, Golan Heights, Syria
This atmospheric late-19th-century albumen photograph by the acclaimed Maison Bonfils studio captures a sweeping, detailed view of the medieval ruins of Nimrod Fortress (traditionally associated with nearby Banias) dramatically positioned along the mountain ridges of the Golan Heights.
Ruines du Temple de Pan a Banias (Ruins of the Temple of Pan at Banias)
Cartographer / Artist: Félix Bonfils (1831–1885)
Date: c. 1870–1880s
Medium: Photograph
Dimensions: 11.8 × 9.2 in (30.0 × 23.4 cm)
Location: Banias, Golan Heights, Syria
A striking late 19th-century albumen photograph by the renowned French photographer Félix Bonfils, capturing the ancient rock-cut niches of the Sanctuary of Pan at Banias with two local figures seated near the cave's entrance.
467. Mur cyclopéen à Balbek (Syrie) [Cyclopean Wall at Baalbek, Syria]
Cartographer / Artist: Félix Bonfils (1831–1885) / Maison Bonfils
Date: c. 1875
Medium: Photograph
Dimensions: 11.0 × 8.5 in (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
Location: Baalbek, Baalbek-Hermel Governorate, Lebanon
A striking, high-contrast late 19th-century albumen photograph capturing the monumental megalithic blocks of the ancient Roman retaining wall at the Temple of Jupiter in Baalbek.
Damas. Intérieur de maison - Consul anglais (Syrie)
Cartographer / Artist: Félix Bonfils
Date: c. 1880
Medium: Photograph
Dimensions: 8.2 × 10.0 in (20.8 × 25.4 cm)
Location: Damascus, Damascus Governorate, Syria
An exquisite late 19th-century albumen photograph by Félix Bonfils depicting the reception hall of the British Consul's residence in Damascus, showcasing elaborate Islamic interior architecture, carved wooden paneling, and traditional textiles.
Musulmans en prière dans la grande mosquée à Damas
Cartographer / Artist: Félix Bonfils (Maison Bonfils)
Date: c. 1880
Medium: Photograph
Dimensions: 9.4 × 10.5 in (23.9 × 26.7 cm)
Location: Damascus, Damascus Governorate, Syria
A compelling staged studio albumen photograph by Maison Bonfils depicting two Muslim men performing prayer (*Salah*) on a patterned rug against a painted backdrop of the interior arcade of the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus.
Damas. Porte de bronze de la grande mosquée
Cartographer / Artist: Félix Bonfils (Maison Bonfils)
Date: c. 1880
Medium: Photograph
Dimensions: 10.6 × 10.1 in (26.9 × 25.7 cm)
Location: Damascus, Damascus Governorate, Syria
A striking late 19th-century albumen photograph by the Bonfils studio capturing the intricate bronze door and monumental stone portal of the Great Mosque of Damascus.
1000. Djerach. Place semi-circulaire ou Péribolos
Cartographer / Artist: Félix Bonfils (Maison Bonfils)
Date: c. 1875-1885
Medium: Photograph
Dimensions: 10.4 × 7.1 in (26.4 × 18.0 cm)
Location: Jerash, Jerash Governorate, Jordan
A striking late 19th-century albumen photograph by the renowned Bonfils studio capturing the ruins of the ancient Roman Oval Plaza (Peribolos) in Gerasa (modern Jerash, Jordan).
Djerasch. Temple du Soleil (No. 1010)
Cartographer / Artist: Felix Bonfils (Studio)
Date: c. 1880
Medium: Photograph
Dimensions: 12.0 × 9.5 in (30.5 × 24.1 cm)
Location: Jerash, Jerash Governorate, Jordan
A striking late 19th-century albumen photograph by the renowned Bonfils studio capturing the monumental Corinthian columns of the ancient Temple of Artemis (traditionally labeled as the Temple of the Sun) in Jerash, Jordan, featuring a lone local figure standing atop the ruins to convey scale.
1003. Djerach. Vue générale des monuments prise du nord.
Cartographer / Artist: Félix Bonfils (Maison Bonfils)
Date: c. 1880
Medium: Photograph
Dimensions: 11.3 × 8.4 in (28.7 × 21.3 cm)
Location: Jerash, Jerash Governorate, Jordan
An exquisite late 19th-century albumen photograph by Félix Bonfils depicting a sweeping panoramic view of the ancient Roman ruins of Jerash from the north, highlighting the monumental colonnaded streets and terraced stone structures.
992. Vue générale de Djérach
Cartographer / Artist: Félix Bonfils (Bonfils Studio)
Date: c. 1880
Medium: Photograph
Dimensions: 11.0 × 8.5 in (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
Location: Jerash, Jerash Governorate, Jordan
A striking late 19th-century albumen photograph by the renowned Bonfils studio, capturing a sweeping panoramic view of the ancient Greco-Roman ruins of Jerash (Gerasa) in modern-day Jordan.
N. 85. Vue générale de l'emplacement du temple de Salomon
Cartographer / Artist: Félix Bonfils (1831–1885)
Date: c. 1870-1880
Medium: Photograph
Dimensions: 12.4 × 10.8 in (31.5 × 27.4 cm)
Location: Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel
A striking late 19th-century albumen photograph by famed French photographer Félix Bonfils, capturing an expansive view of the Temple Mount (Haram al-Sharif) in Jerusalem with the iconic Dome of the Rock.
Chaire d'Omar ou membar sur la plate-forme du Temple, Jerusalem (No. 81)
Cartographer / Artist: Félix Bonfils
Date: c. 1880
Medium: Photograph
Dimensions: 13.7 × 10.7 in (34.8 × 27.2 cm)
Location: Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel
An elegant late 19th-century albumen photograph by Félix Bonfils capturing the majestic stone arcades (Mawazin) and the Summer Pulpit (Minbar of Burhan al-Din) on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem.
Arc de l'Ecce Homo, Jérusalem
Cartographer / Artist: Félix Bonfils (Maison Bonfils)
Date: c. 1880
Medium: Photograph
Dimensions: 11.0 × 13.8 in (27.9 × 35.1 cm)
Location: Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel
This atmospheric albumen photograph by Felix Bonfils captures the iconic Ecce Homo Arch along the Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem, beautifully showcasing the layered Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman architectural heritage of the Old City.
Mont des Oliviers
Cartographer / Artist: Félix Bonfils (1831–1885)
Date: c. 1880
Medium: Photograph
Dimensions: 12.4 × 9.9 in (31.5 × 25.1 cm)
Location: Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel
An exceptional late 19th-century albumen photograph by renowned French photographer Félix Bonfils, capturing a historic panoramic view of the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem, including early structures, terraces, and the Russian Orthodox Church of Mary Magdalene.
Palestine: Ruines de l'église d'Emmaüs près de Jérusalem (No. 839)
Cartographer / Artist: Félix Bonfils (1831–1885) / Maison Bonfils
Date: c. 1875–1885
Medium: Albumen photograph mounted on card
Dimensions: 9.5 × 7.5 inches
Location: Emmaus (Al-Qubayba / Nicopolis region), Palestine / West Bank
This late nineteenth-century albumen photograph by renowned French photographer Félix Bonfils captures the atmospheric ruins of the Crusader-era Church of Emmaus, located in the hills near Jerusalem. The photograph features the substantial ashlar masonry and surviving arched portal of the medieval sanctuary, with a solitary monastic figure standing beside the vaulted doorway to provide scale against the ancient stone ruins. In the background, the rolling, arid terrain of the Judean hill country unfolds toward a distant Palestinian village characterized by flat-roofed stone dwellings. Bonfils' studio in Beirut produced a celebrated commercial corpus of Middle Eastern views that documented biblical topography and architectural archaeology for European pilgrims, scholars, and grand tourists during the late Ottoman period.
Fort Brown, Texas; Fort Lancaster, Texas; The Alamo, San Antonio, Texas
Cartographer / Artist: Unidentified "Government Draughtsman"; published by *Harper's Weekly*
Date: 1861
Medium: Wood engraving
Dimensions: 11.0 × 15.5 in (27.9 × 39.4 cm)
Location: Texas, United States
Published on March 23, 1861, this iconic folio page from *Harper's Weekly* illustrates three key Texas military and historic posts—Fort Brown, Fort Lancaster, and the Alamo—at the onset of the American Civil War following General Twiggs's surrender.
LE TEMPLE DE LA MECQUE AVEC UNE DESCRIPTION EXACTE DE TOUT CE QU'ON Y VOIT & DES CEREMONIES QU'ON Y FAIT, TIRÉ DE LA TRADITION DES MAHOMETANS.
Cartographer / Artist: Henri Abraham Châtelain
Date: c. 1720
Medium: Copperplate engraving
Dimensions: 15 x 18 inches (38 x 46 cm)
Location: Mecca, Saudi Arabia
This finely detailed 18th-century copperplate engraving by Henri Abraham Châtelain offers an expansive elevated view of the Great Mosque of Mecca and the Kaaba, flanked by illustrative side vignettes depicting Islamic prayer postures and extensive explanatory text.
Panoramic View of Jerusalem and the Temple Mount from the Mount of Olives
Cartographer / Artist: Félix Bonfils (Maison Bonfils)
Date: c. 1875–1885
Medium: Albumen silver print on card mount
Dimensions: 11.5 × 8.7 inches
Location: Jerusalem, Ottoman Empire
This late nineteenth-century albumen photograph by French photographer Félix Bonfils captures a sweeping elevated panorama of Jerusalem from the slopes of the Mount of Olives. In the foreground, aged olive trees and stone terracing overlook the rugged Kidron Valley, leading the viewer's eye across the arid topography toward the imposing Ottoman and ancient stone walls surrounding the Old City. The southern portion of the Haram al-Sharif (Temple Mount), including the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound and adjacent institutional buildings, dominates the midground composition. Félix Bonfils, who established a renowned commercial photographic studio in Beirut in 1867, systematically documented the architecture, monuments, and landscapes of the Levant, Egypt, and Syria. His work catered to widespread European and American fascination with biblical geography and the Grand Tour itinerary. The photograph is signed 'Bonfils' in the negative in the lower-left corner alongside studio inventory numbering, exemplifying the studio's sharp detail and technical mastery in large-format outdoor view photography.
General View of the Ruins of Baalbek and Surrounding Village
Cartographer / Artist: Félix Bonfils (Maison Bonfils)
Date: c. 1875
Medium: Albumen print mounted on card
Dimensions: 10.1 × 8.2 inches
Location: Baalbek, Beqaa Valley, Lebanon
An evocative 19th-century panoramic landscape photograph capturing the monumental Roman acropolis at Baalbek (ancient Heliopolis) in the Beqaa Valley of Lebanon. Produced by the renowned French studio Maison Bonfils, the composition highlights the dramatic silhouette of the remaining towering columns of the Temple of Jupiter and the colossal enclosure walls rising above verdant groves of trees. In the foreground, the photograph documents the vernacular architecture of the contemporary late Ottoman-era village, featuring low stone houses with flat clay roofs, cultivated enclosures, and dry-stone boundary walls amidst rocky terrain. Signed and numbered in the negative 'Bonfils 167' at the bottom center, this plate serves as an invaluable visual record of the site prior to the major early 20th-century German and French archaeological restorations.