Vuagniaux. Alfred. 41 ans, né à Vucheron (Suisse). Cordonnier. Anarchiste. 2/3/94. 1894

"Vuagniaux. Alfred. 41 ans, né à Vucheron (Suisse). Cordonnier. Anarchiste. 2/3/94." is a mugshot taken by French anthropologist Alphonse Bertillon in 1894 as part of his anthropometric identification system. This photographic portrait of Alfred Vuagniaux, a 41-year-old Swiss shoemaker and anarchist, exemplifies Bertillon's innovative approach to criminal identification, which relied on precise physical measurements and detailed photographic records. The image, a stark and straightforward representation of its subject, offers a glimpse into the social and political landscape of late 19th-century France. The mugshot, a powerful tool for law enforcement and a window into the past, is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City.