Benoit. Joseph, Alexandre. 33 ans, né le 9/6/61 à Paris XIIIe. Potier d'étain. Anarchiste. 2/7/94. 1894

This photographic portrait, taken in 1894 by Alphonse Bertillon, depicts a man identified as Benoit Joseph, a 33-year-old tin-potter and anarchist from Paris. This image is part of a larger collection of Bertillon's work known as the "Bertillonage" system. It employed a series of measurements and photographs to create a unique identifier for individuals, primarily for criminal identification. These mugshots were a crucial element in early forensics, providing vital information about suspects and helping police solve crimes.