From what I can gather nothing much is really known about this photo. Often cited as the earliest ‘news’ photograph, as it captured an event. Who the man was or his crime are lost to time.
From what I can gather nothing much is really known about this photo. Often cited as the earliest ‘news’ photograph, as it captured an event. Who the man was or his crime are lost to time.
Strong Guignol vibe with this policeman, maybe that’s where the familiar feeling comes from? https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guignol
Aha, could be.
More specifically he reminds me of… I think either a French General, politician, or artist.