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A l'encre bleue. Retrouver l'histoire des femmes tatouées dans les archives des prisons françaises (1881-1950)

A lecture by historian Jeanne Barnicaud

Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 18:00 Médiathèque Françoise Sagan Paris 10e Free entry

A l'encre bleue. Retrouver l'histoire des femmes tatouées dans les archives des prisons françaises (1881-1950) at Médiathèque Françoise Sagan (75010 Paris), on Tuesday 3 November 2026 at 18:00. Free access.

Checked on 22 October 2026.

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Overview

A lecture by historian Jeanne Barnicaud

Jeanne Barnicaud will share her ongoing research into the practices and imagery of female tattooing in the 19th and 20th centuries.

This work aims to capture the nuances of a form of expression (and, at times, of art) which, contrary to received ideas, was not confined to sailors, soldiers, prisoners and prostitutes.

The in-depth analysis of scientific studies, press articles and prison registers suggests a far wider adoption of this form of personal expression. Female tattooing was practised to enhance appearance, to adopt counter-cultural codes and to assert an identity.

While it was sometimes endured or suggested, it was also an opportunity to express one's individuality voluntarily. Jeanne Barnicaud is a lecturer-researcher and doctoral student at the Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne.

The Comité d'Histoire de la Ville de Paris, the association Histoire et vies du 10e and the Médiathèque Françoise Sagan invite you to a lecture series on the theme of detention, in order to complement, enrich and broaden the scope of the exhibition Prisonnières, les dernières années de la prison Saint-Lazare (1919-1932) presented at the médiathèque.

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Médiathèque Françoise Sagan

Médiathèque Françoise Sagan is a library at 8 rue Léon Schwartzenberg, 75010 Paris.

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Frequently asked questions

Where does A l'encre bleue. Retrouver l'histoire des femmes tatouées dans les archives des prisons françaises (1881-1950) take place?

A l'encre bleue. Retrouver l'histoire des femmes tatouées dans les archives des prisons françaises (1881-1950) takes place at Médiathèque Françoise Sagan (75010 Paris).

When does A l'encre bleue. Retrouver l'histoire des femmes tatouées dans les archives des prisons françaises (1881-1950) take place?

The scheduled date is 3 November 2026 at 18:00. The run continues until 3 November 2026.

What time does A l'encre bleue. Retrouver l'histoire des femmes tatouées dans les archives des prisons françaises (1881-1950) start?

A l'encre bleue. Retrouver l'histoire des femmes tatouées dans les archives des prisons françaises (1881-1950) starts at 18:00 on 3 November 2026 at Médiathèque Françoise Sagan. Doors usually open earlier; the exact time is on the ticket.

How long does A l'encre bleue. Retrouver l'histoire des femmes tatouées dans les archives des prisons françaises (1881-1950) last?

A l'encre bleue. Retrouver l'histoire des femmes tatouées dans les archives des prisons françaises (1881-1950) lasts about 1 h 30 (excluding support act and any intervals).

How do I get to Médiathèque Françoise Sagan?

Médiathèque Françoise Sagan is located at 8 rue Léon Schwartzenberg, 75010 Paris. Public transport is recommended; full directions are on the venue page.

How do I book tickets for A l'encre bleue. Retrouver l'histoire des femmes tatouées dans les archives des prisons françaises (1881-1950)?

Tickets can be booked on the official box office, accessible from concerts.paris: https://concerts.paris/go/tickets?event=serie-a-l-encre-bleue-retrouver-l-histoire-des-femmes-mediatheque-francoise-sagan.

What type of event is A l'encre bleue. Retrouver l'histoire des femmes tatouées dans les archives des prisons françaises (1881-1950)?

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