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Chapuis. Charles, Paul. 17 ans, ne le 22 / 3 / 76 a Paris VIle. Tapissier
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Chapuis. Charles, Paul. 17 ans, ne le 22 / 3 / 76 a Paris VIle. Tapissier
Chapuis. Charles, Paul. 17 ans, ne le 22/3/76 a Paris VIle. Tapissier. Anarchiste. 7/1/94, 1894
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Alphonse Alphonse Bertillon Anarchism Anarchist Anthropology Anthropometry Arrest Arrested Bertillon Bertillon Alphonse Bertillonage Criminal Identification Mug Shot Mugshot Physical Anthropology Upholsterer Albumen Print Albumen Silver Print
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This black and white 19th-century albumen print captures the intriguing mugshot of Charles Paul Chapuis, a 17-year-old upholsterer from Paris. Taken by renowned French anthropologist Alphonse Bertillon in 1894, this photograph showcases the intersection between art, science, and politics during that era. Chapuis's portrait is not just an ordinary image but a significant piece of historical documentation. It represents the concept of identification through anthropometry, a method developed by Bertillon himself. This technique aimed to categorize individuals based on their physical characteristics for criminal investigation purposes. In this arresting image, Chapuis's stoic expression reveals little about his anarchist beliefs or his involvement with political activities at such a young age. The Metropolitan Museum of Art has preserved this artifact as part of its heritage collection. Bertillon's meticulous attention to detail is evident in every aspect of this photograph - from the composition to the clarity achieved through albumen silver printing. Through his work, he sought to bridge the gap between photography and scientific inquiry while capturing an individual's essence within their profession. As we gaze upon Chapuis's face frozen in time, we are transported back to an era where crime detection was evolving rapidly alongside advancements in photography and anthropology. This remarkable print serves as both a testament to our collective history and a reminder that even seemingly mundane images can hold immense cultural significance.
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