Vier portretten van twee criminelen, met en zonder baard before 1891

This anonymous photograph, "Vier portretten van twee criminelen, met en zonder baard", dating from before 1891, is a mugshot-style depiction of four criminals. The work consists of two sets of paired images; each set features the same individual with and without a beard, likely for identification purposes by law enforcement. This intriguing artwork offers a glimpse into the history of criminal portraiture, illustrating the significance of facial hair in identification practices during the late 19th century.