Carraglia. Charles. 39 ans, né à Moceto (It). Homme de lettres. Anar, infraction à la loi du 21/6/73. 13/3/94. 1894

Alphonse Bertillon's "Carraglia. Charles. 39 ans, né à Moceto (It). Homme de lettres. Anar, infraction à la loi du 21/6/73. 13/3/94." (1894) is a portrait photograph that embodies Bertillon's innovative "anthropometric" system of criminal identification. This system used detailed physical measurements and photographic documentation to create a unique profile for each individual. The image presents Charles Carraglia, a man of letters and anarchist, captured in a frontal pose with his head and shoulders visible. The inscription below includes details about Carraglia, including his age, birthplace, profession, and criminal record. The photograph's stark, objective style reflects Bertillon's belief in the scientific accuracy of his method. This work is considered a crucial example of 19th-century photographic documentation and its use in law enforcement.