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Perot. Gaston, Auguste. 22 ans, ne a Paris XVllle. Journalier. Anarchiste
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Perot. Gaston, Auguste. 22 ans, ne a Paris XVllle. Journalier. Anarchiste
Perot. Gaston, Auguste. 22 ans, ne a Paris XVllle. Journalier. Anarchiste. 4/3/94. 1894
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Alphonse Alphonse Bertillon Anarchism Anarchist Anthropology Anthropometry Arrest Arrested Bertillon Bertillon Alphonse Bertillonage Criminal Day Labourer Identification Labourer Mug Shot Mugshot Physical Anthropology Albumen Silver Print
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This photo print, titled "Perot. Gaston, Auguste. 22 ans, ne a Paris XVllle. Journalier. Anarchiste" takes us back to the late 19th century in France. The image showcases the arresting portrait of Gaston Perot, a 22-year-old day laborer from Paris who identifies himself as an anarchist. The photograph is part of Alphonse Bertillon's anthropometric collection, which aimed to establish a scientific approach to criminal identification during that time period. Bertillonage, as it was known, involved measuring various physical features of individuals for accurate identification purposes. In this mugshot-style portrait captured through the lens of early photography techniques like albumen silver print, we see Perot standing against a plain backdrop with an intense gaze and stoic expression on his face. His features are sharply defined by the contrasting black and white tones. Beyond its historical significance within criminology and anthropology, this photograph offers us a glimpse into the political climate of France during that era when anarchism was gaining traction among certain segments of society. Preserved at The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met), this intriguing piece serves as both an artistic representation and documentation of an individual caught up in the complex web between law enforcement and political ideologies - reminding us how photography can capture not only physical appearances but also stories that resonate throughout history.
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