Charrié. Cyprien. 26 ans, né le 7/10/67 à Paris XVIlle. Imprimeur. Anarchiste 2/7/94. 1894

This black and white photograph, part of the “Bertillon System” of criminal identification, was taken by Alphonse Bertillon in 1894. This photographic system used precise measurements of the body and mug shots to uniquely identify individuals. The photo, measuring 10.5 x 7 x 0.5 cm, is a detailed portrait of Cyprien Charrié, a 26-year-old printer and anarchist. The portrait, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a compelling example of the unique and innovative system of criminal identification used in the 19th century.