Anacléto. Joseph, Jean-Baptiste. 36 ans, né le 14/7/57. Coiffeur. Anarchiste. 16/3/94. 1894

This photographic portrait, taken in 1894 by Alphonse Bertillon, depicts Anacleto Joseph, a 36-year-old French anarchist and hairdresser. Bertillon, a French criminologist, is known for pioneering the Bertillon system, a method of criminal identification that used anthropometric measurements. This photograph is an example of Bertillon's work, which aimed to create a precise and objective record of individuals for the purpose of law enforcement. This photographic mugshot exemplifies Bertillon's scientific approach to criminal identification, and underscores the historical intersection of photography, criminology, and social control.