Spanagel. Alfred, Vincent. 17 ans, né le 27/5/77 à Paris. Serrurier. Anarchiste. 7/7/94. 1894

"Spanagel. Alfred. 17 ans, né le 27/5/77 à Paris. Serrurier. Anarchiste. 7/7/94." is a photographic portrait by Alphonse Bertillon, created in 1894 as part of his anthropometric identification system. The photograph depicts Alfred Spanagel, a 17-year-old Parisian locksmith and anarchist, captured in a frontal pose, with his head slightly turned to the side. Bertillon's system aimed to identify criminals through precise measurements and photographic documentation, using techniques that later influenced the development of modern forensics. The image is a compelling example of Bertillon's work and offers a glimpse into the life of a young man in late 19th-century Paris.