Biais. Fernand, Alphonse. 41 ans, né le 28/6/53 à Laval (Mayenne). Tourneur sur bois. Anarchiste. 2/7/94. 1894

"Biais Fernand, Alphonse. 41 ans, né le 28/6/53 à Laval (Mayenne). Tourneur sur bois. Anarchiste. 2/7/94." is a photographic portrait created by Alphonse Bertillon in 1894. The image is a part of Bertillon's anthropometric system for criminal identification, which used a series of measurements and photographs to create unique records for individuals. The portrait depicts a man identified as Fernand Biais, a wood turner who was an anarchist. The photograph is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection and highlights the intersection of art, science, and criminal justice in 19th century France.