Portret van Aïscha Bent Tchelabia 1875

Edmond Hédouin’s 1875 lithograph *Portret van Aïscha Bent Tchelabia* is a delicate portrait of a woman in traditional dress. The subject is seated with her head slightly bowed, a gesture of modesty in some cultures. Her detailed headdress, a common element in 19th-century portraiture, is a symbol of her status. The work captures the subject's quiet elegance with fine lines and subtle shading. The portrait is currently in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.