Portret van een gesluierde harembewaakster c. 1870 - 1891

"Portret van een gesluierde harembewaakster" (c. 1870-1891) by Hippolyte Arnoux is a black and white photograph of a woman wearing traditional Islamic clothing, likely a harem guard. The woman is depicted wearing a veil covering her face, leaving only her eyes visible. She sits with one hand resting on a patterned cushion while the other is adorned with a stack of bracelets, highlighting the opulence of her position. This photograph captures the intriguing and often misunderstood world of harems, offering a glimpse into the lives of the women within them.