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General Allenby's entry into Jerusalem The Jaffa Gate

Alfred Charles Bailey

1917

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Impressionism Early Modern

Dominant colour

General Allenby's entry into Jerusalem The Jaffa Gate is a 1917 watercolor by Alfred Charles Bailey, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Alfred Charles Bailey
When & what style?: 1917 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

The painting depicts a scene of General Allenby's entry into Jerusalem, specifically through the Jaffa Gate. In the foreground, a procession of soldiers on horseback and on foot is shown, with a crowd of people gathered to watch. The gate itself is a prominent feature, with a clock tower visible above it. The scene is set against a backdrop of buildings and trees, with a clear blue sky above. The painting is rendered in watercolour, with a focus on capturing the details of the scene. The artist has used a range of colours to bring the scene to life, from the earthy tones of the buildings to the bright blues of the sky. For more information on the artist behind this work, consider looking into Bailey, Alfred Charles.

The story of this work

Overview

A watercolour drawing by Alfred Charles Bailey from 1917 depicts General Allenby's official entry into Jerusalem on 11 December 1917 at the Jaffa Gate. The composition closely follows a photograph published in the Illustrated London News and The Graphic on 19 January 1918, with minor variations. The work was later sold at Christie's South Kensington in April 1975 for £44.

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About the artist

Artist

Alfred Charles Bailey

Alfred Charles Bailey carried a watercolour set like a passport. In 1917 he painted General Allenby walking through Jaffa Gate, not with pomp but with a single white horse and a tilted flag—Jerusalem felt more like a…

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