Chatel. Charles. 25 ans, né le 8/10/68 à Paris XVIIle. Anarchiste. 14/3/94. 1894

This photographic portrait of Charles Chatel, an anarchist, was created in 1894 by Alphonse Bertillon, a pioneer in the field of criminal identification. Bertillon's "anthropometric" system, which used precise measurements and photographs, became a standard method for documenting suspects. This image, part of a larger series, is a stark and formal representation of a man deemed dangerous by society, highlighting the intersection of art, crime, and social control in the late 19th century. This small-scale, sepia-toned print is housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.