Carteau. Auguste. 23 ans, né à St-Florent (Cher). Verrier. Anarchiste. 1/5/92. 1892

This photographic portrait, created by Alphonse Bertillon in 1892, is part of the renowned "Bertillon System" for criminal identification. It depicts Auguste Carteau, a 23-year-old glassmaker and anarchist from St-Florent, France. The "Bertillon System" employed a series of standardized measurements and photographs to identify individuals, including mugshots like this one. The starkness of the image, with its frontal pose and minimal background, reflects the system's focus on scientific objectivity. Bertillon's work revolutionized criminal identification, though its use later came under criticism for its potential to perpetuate biases and stereotypes. This photograph is a significant example of the "Bertillon System" and offers a glimpse into the history of criminal identification.