Martin. Pierre. 22 ans, né à St-Léger (Saône-et-Loire). Employé de commerce. Anarchiste. 27/2/94. 1894

Alphonse Bertillon's "Martin. Pierre. 22 ans, né à St-Léger (Saône-et-Loire). Employé de commerce. Anarchiste. 27/2/94" is a photographic portrait from his series of mugshots, taken in 1894, which revolutionized the field of criminal identification. Bertillon, a French criminologist, developed the "Bertillonage" system, using precise body measurements and detailed descriptions to create unique profiles of individuals. This portrait, part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art collection in New York, captures Martin Pierre, a 22-year-old anarchist, with a stark, unadorned style characteristic of police photography of the period. This image exemplifies Bertillon's innovative approach to criminal identification, contributing to the development of modern forensic science.