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Gauche. Henri. 24 ans, ne le 7 / 2 / 60 a Paris. Rentier. Anarchiste. 1884
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Gauche. Henri. 24 ans, ne le 7 / 2 / 60 a Paris. Rentier. Anarchiste. 1884
Gauche. Henri. 24 ans, ne le 7/2/60 a Paris. Rentier. Anarchiste. 1884
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Alphonse Alphonse Bertillon Anarchism Anarchist Anthropology Anthropometry Arrest Arrested Bertillon Bertillon Alphonse Bertillonage Criminal Identification Mug Shot Mugshot Physical Anthropology Albumen Silver Print
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Gauche. Henri. 24 ans, ne le 7/2/60 a Paris. Rentier. Anarchiste. 1884
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. This photograph, taken by Alphonse Bertillon in the late 19th century, showcases the enigmatic figure of Gauche Henri - a young man with an intriguing story to tell. At just twenty-four years old, born on February 7th, 1860 in Paris, Gauche defied societal norms as both a rentier and an anarchist. His unconventional lifestyle and political beliefs are evident in his defiant gaze captured by Bertillon's lens. Bertillonage, a pioneering system of identification developed by Alphonse Bertillon himself, is at play here as this image serves as an arrest mugshot or "mug shot". The meticulous attention to detail reveals not only Gauche's physical features but also provides insight into the emerging field of anthropometry – the scientific study of human measurements for criminal identification purposes. In this portrait-like mugshot, we witness the intersection between art and science; where photography becomes a tool for documenting history while capturing individuality within its frame. Displayed at The Metropolitan Museum of Art today as part of their heritage collection from France during that era; this photograph stands as a testament to both personal identity and political resistance against established systems. As we delve into Gauche Henri's arresting gaze frozen in time through this albumen silver print from 1884; we are reminded that even
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