1850
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
The Valley of Ajalon is a 1850 watercolor by Amelia Long, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This sketch shows a quiet landscape with a lone tree standing tall near a body of water. In the foreground, a few people and animals—maybe camels—walk along a sandy shore. The scene is loose and sketchy, with soft browns and whites blending into the sky and hills. The artist used quick, light strokes to suggest movement in the water and wind in the grass. The whole thing feels like a quick note from a traveler, not a polished studio piece. Want to see more by the artist? Check out Long, Amelia.
A watercolour drawing titled *The Valley of Ajalon* was created by Amelia Long in 1850. The composition reflects a historical depiction linked to a 1838 version in *Scripture Illustrations* by Revd J.A. La Trobe, positioned opposite page 95. The work was purchased from G. Norman in March 1966 for £8, as recorded by Rodney Searight.
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Amelia Hannah Long, Lady Farnborough (née Hume; 1772-1837) was a British watercolour painter who specialised in landscapes and botanical subjects.
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