Rigollet. Alexandre. 41 ans, né dans le Loir-et-Cher. Terrassier. Anarchiste. 1894

Alphonse Bertillon's "Rigollet. Alexandre. 41 ans, né dans le Loir-et-Cher. Terrassier. Anarchiste." is a photographic portrait of a French anarchist taken in 1894. As a pioneer of anthropometry, Bertillon used photography and detailed measurements to create a system of criminal identification. This image, part of a larger collection of mugshots, highlights the intersection of art and criminology. It reveals Bertillon's meticulous approach, capturing both the physical characteristics and the defiant spirit of the individual. The inscription, “Anarchiste,” speaks to the political context of the era and underscores the broader significance of this work within the history of photography.