Tropini. Esprit, Antoine. 35 ans, né à San-Bueri (Italie). Tourneur. Anarchiste. 2/7/94. 1894

"Tropini. Esprit, Antoine. 35 ans, né à San-Bueri (Italie). Tourneur. Anarchiste. 2/7/94." is a photographic portrait by Alphonse Bertillon, part of his famous "Bertillonage" system of criminal identification. This system, developed in the late 19th century, utilized detailed physical measurements and photographs to create a unique profile for each individual, aiding in criminal investigation. The portrait depicts a man named Tropini, an Italian anarchist, in a straightforward, frontal pose, capturing his facial features and physical characteristics. The image's stark simplicity and straightforward presentation highlight the system's focus on objectivity and precision. This photographic series, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, provides a fascinating insight into the history of criminal identification and the burgeoning field of forensic photography.