Pemjean. Lucien, Pierre. 32 ans, né à Lyon (Rhône). Publiciste. Anarchiste. 2/1/93. 1893

Alphonse Bertillon’s 1893 photograph, "Pemjean. Lucien, Pierre. 32 ans, né à Lyon (Rhône). Publiciste. Anarchiste. 2/1/93." is a striking example of the French criminologist's innovative portraiture techniques. Known for his meticulous anthropometric system, Bertillon captured the physical characteristics of his subjects in a detailed, almost scientific manner. This mugshot, part of a series of photographs, depicts a young French man, Lucien Pemjean, an anarchist and publicist. Bertillon's photographic style is distinct, featuring a frontal, close-up composition that emphasizes the subject's facial features and individual details, offering a powerful snapshot of a person's identity. The photograph, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, stands as a fascinating piece of social history, capturing the anxieties and complexities of a specific moment in time.