Perot. Gaston, Auguste. 22 ans, né à Paris XVllle. Journalier. Anarchiste. 4/3/94. 1894

"Perot. Gaston, Auguste. 22 ans, né à Paris XVllle. Journalier. Anarchiste. 4/3/94." is a photographic portrait by Alphonse Bertillon, a pioneer of criminal identification techniques, and was created in 1894. This is part of the mugshot series created by Bertillon, who meticulously recorded the physical characteristics of criminals. The photograph is part of the "Bertillonage" system, a method of identification based on physical measurements that became widely adopted in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This photograph depicts an individual who was classified as an anarchist based on his political beliefs. The image shows a front-facing, head-and-shoulders portrait of Gaston Perot, a Parisian laborer, with his name, age, profession, and anarchist classification clearly labeled. This mugshot is a poignant artifact of a specific time and place, showcasing the interplay between art, criminology, and social control in the late 19th century.