Pichon. Ernest. 41 ans, né le 2/11/52 à Villard-Rixoire (Jura). Terrassier. Anarchiste. 2/7/94. 1894

Alphonse Bertillon's 1894 photograph "Pichon. Ernest. 41 ans, né le 2/11/52 à Villard-Rixoire (Jura). Terrassier. Anarchiste. 2/7/94." is a portrait of a man identified as Ernest Pichon, an anarchist and terrassier (earthworker) from Villard-Rixoire, France. The photograph is part of Bertillon's anthropometric system, a method of criminal identification using precise measurements of the body, which became widely adopted in the late 19th century. Bertillon's photographs, while intended for law enforcement purposes, offer a glimpse into the lives of everyday individuals caught within the system. This particular photograph features a close-up view of Pichon's face, capturing his features and expression in detail. The photograph is a powerful reminder of the ways in which photographic documentation was used to control and classify individuals in the 19th century.