Veysseire. Michel. 25 ans, né à Montreuil. Journaliste. Anarchiste. 5/3/94 1894

Alphonse Bertillon's "Veysseire. Michel. 25 ans, né à Montreuil. Journaliste. Anarchiste. 5/3/94" (1894) is a mug shot photograph of a French anarchist, Michel Veysseire. Bertillon, a French criminologist, developed the Bertillon system, an early method of criminal identification that used a series of body measurements. This photographic portrait is a compelling example of Bertillon's anthropometric work, which sought to create a scientific basis for crime identification. The portrait, taken as part of Veysseire's criminal record, reveals the stark realities of crime and punishment in late 19th-century France. The simple composition, with Veysseire's frontal gaze and detailed annotations, highlights the system's meticulousness and its impact on individuals like Veysseire.