Twee gerechtelijke portretten van een onbekende man before 1890

This is a pair of photographic mugshots, created by the Identification Service of the Paris Police Prefecture before 1890. These images are known as "judicial portraits" as they depict the profile and frontal views of an unidentified male suspect. The Service d'identification de la préfecture de Police de Paris was a pioneer in developing photographic identification systems in the late 19th century, and these portraits provide a glimpse into the early days of criminal investigation through photography. The images showcase the early use of mugshots in law enforcement, a practice that continues today.