Tennevin. Alexandre. 48 ans, né à Paris. Comptable. Anarchiste. 19/3/94. 1894

This mugshot, created by Alphonse Bertillon, presents Alexandre Tennevin in late 19th-century Paris, marked not only by his profession and age but also by the label "anarchist." The gaze, though seemingly direct, is mediated by spectacles, one lens marred by a crack—a subtle imperfection. The very act of cataloging individuals, assigning them labels, echoes ancient practices of marking and categorizing, reminiscent of how societies have long sought to define and control those who deviate from the norm. This photographic typology brings to mind physiognomy, a pseudo-science seeking to judge character through facial features, an early ancestor of modern surveillance. Consider the emotional weight of such labeling. The term "anarchist," fraught with political tension, serves as a modern-day emblem, a symbolic marker that transcends mere identification. It invites us to reflect on how society projects its fears and desires onto the individual, shaping our understanding of identity and otherness. The image becomes a mirror, reflecting our collective anxieties back at us, questioning the boundaries between order and chaos.