Galau (ou Gallot). Louis. 53 ans, né à Meriziès (Tarn). Charron. Anarchiste. 21/8/93. 1893

"Galau (ou Gallot). Louis. 53 ans, né à Meriziès (Tarn). Charron. Anarchiste. 21/8/93." is a 1893 photograph by Alphonse Bertillon, part of his infamous series of mugshots used for criminal identification. The photograph depicts a man named Louis Galau, a 53-year-old anarchist and wheelwright from Meriziès, France. Bertillon's system, known as anthropometry, utilized precise measurements and photographic documentation to categorize and track individuals. This particular image, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offers a glimpse into the history of criminology and the use of photography as a tool for identification and surveillance.