Kieffer. Nicolas. 35 ans, né le 8/4/59 à Haltuiller (Meurthe). Menuisier. Anarchiste. 2/7/94. 1894

This photographic portrait by Alphonse Bertillon, a pioneer in criminal identification, is part of a series of mugshots taken in 1894. The subject, Nicolas Kieffer, was a 35-year-old French carpenter and self-proclaimed anarchist, possibly arrested for his political beliefs. The photograph, a quintessential example of early forensic photography, reveals a detailed view of the subject’s face, emphasizing facial features and documenting individual characteristics. This intimate portrait captures a specific moment in Kieffer’s life, making it an important historical document within the context of criminology and social history.