Ferter. Ernest, Charles. 31 ans, né le 23/10/62 à Melun (Seine & Marne). Fumiste. Anarchiste. 2/7/94. 1894

This photographic portrait, "Ferter. Ernest, Charles. 31 ans, né le 23/10/62 à Melun (Seine & Marne). Fumiste. Anarchiste. 2/7/94.", was created by Alphonse Bertillon in 1894. Bertillon was a French criminologist who developed the Bertillon system, a method of identification using physical measurements. This photographic portrait, part of the Bertillon system, was used to record the physical characteristics of an individual for criminal identification purposes. The image captures the subject's face in a frontal view, emphasizing their facial features in a clear and straightforward manner. This work is a prime example of photographic portraiture used for scientific purposes and provides a fascinating glimpse into the history of criminal identification.