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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.

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[–] TropicalDingdong@lemmy.world 12 points 2 weeks ago
[–] twinnie@feddit.uk 6 points 2 weeks ago

Throw away the key.

[–] dumbass@quokk.au 5 points 2 weeks ago

That's a valid reason.

[–] halloween_spookster@lemmy.world 5 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] aeronmelon@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

They bread him the riot act.

[–] Pumasuedeblue@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 weeks ago

And he'd do it again, if given the choice!

[–] Microw@piefed.zip 1 points 2 weeks ago

Before you say another word, Javert..

[–] JohnnyEnzyme@piefed.social 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

1847 was a year of economic turmoil in France, which preceded a second revolution in 1848. Wouldn't be surprised if this was related to any of that.

Also, the tall officer in the middle looks very familiar, but then again, I guess it was a pretty common look, i.e. middle-aged man with a drooping, caterpillar moustache.

[–] cabillaud@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Strong Guignol vibe with this policeman, maybe that's where the familiar feeling comes from? https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guignol

[–] JohnnyEnzyme@piefed.social 1 points 6 days ago

Aha, could be.

More specifically he reminds me of... I think either a French General, politician, or artist.