Beaufort. Gilbert. 32 ans, né à Paris Xle. Ébéniste. Anarchiste. 5/3/94. 1894

This photographic portrait, "Beaufort. Gilbert. 32 ans, né à Paris Xle. Ébéniste. Anarchiste. 5/3/94.," was taken by Alphonse Bertillon in 1894 as part of his anthropometric identification system. Bertillon, a French criminologist, used photographs and precise measurements to record the physical characteristics of individuals, creating a unique “mugshot.” The image captures the subject, Gilbert, a 32-year-old Parisian cabinetmaker and anarchist, in a formal pose. The work's detailed information, including Gilbert's profession and political affiliation, reflects Bertillon's commitment to comprehensive documentation, a practice that anticipated later developments in forensic science. Bertillon's system was widely adopted by law enforcement agencies worldwide, and his photographs offer a glimpse into the lives and faces of individuals who were part of the criminal justice system in late 19th-century France.