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Henry. emile. (auteur de l attentat de l Hotel St-Lazare), 1890-94
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Henry. emile. (auteur de l attentat de l Hotel St-Lazare), 1890-94
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This print titled "Henry. emile. (auteur de l attentat de l Hotel St-Lazare), 1890-94" takes us back to the intriguing world of 19th-century crime and anthropology. The image, captured by Alphonse Bertillon, showcases his expertise in both photography and physical anthropology. The subject of this photograph is Henry Emile, the perpetrator of the infamous attack on Hotel St-Lazare. As we gaze into his eyes, we are transported to a time when criminal identification was revolutionized by Bertillon's innovative techniques. Bertillonage, as it came to be known, involved precise measurements of various body parts for accurate identification purposes. This scientific approach aimed to create a foolproof system that would assist law enforcement agencies in their fight against crime. In this portrait-style mugshot, Henry Emile stands tall with an air of mystery surrounding him. His features are starkly highlighted in the contrasting black and white tones that add depth and intensity to the image. As we contemplate this historical artifact housed at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, we cannot help but marvel at its significance within French heritage art. It serves as a reminder not only of our fascination with crime but also how science can intersect with artistry through photography. Alphonse Bertillon's work continues to captivate audiences today as it did over a century ago – reminding us that even in our modern age, history has much wisdom yet to share about human nature
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