Couchot. Jean. 49 ans, né à Bidache (Basses-Pyrénées). Tailleurs d'habits. Anarchiste. 23/3/94. 1894

Alphonse Bertillon's 1894 photographic portrait, "Couchot. Jean. 49 ans, né à Bidache (Basses-Pyrénées). Tailleurs d'habits. Anarchiste. 23/3/94.," is a prime example of the French criminologist's innovative anthropometric system. Bertillon's method, utilizing precise measurements and photographic documentation, aimed to identify and track individuals. This mugshot-style image captures Jean Couchot, a 49-year-old tailor from Bidache, France, who identified as an anarchist. The image showcases Bertillon's system's detailed documentation, with the subject's age, birthplace, profession, and political affiliation noted alongside the photograph. The work is a testament to the evolution of criminal identification techniques and offers a glimpse into the social and political context of late 19th-century France.