. Biology and its makers. Biology -- History. 152 BIOLOGY AND ITS MAKERS so that he was called to occupy prominent offices under the government, and he came ultimately to be the head of the group of scientific men into which he had been welcomed as a young man from the provinces. His Physiognomy.—It is very interesting to note in his portraits the change in his physiognomy accompanying his transformation from a young man of provincial appearance. Fig. 41.—Cuvier (1769-183 2) as a Young Man. into an elegant personage. Fig. 41 show's his portrait in the early days when he was less mindful of his
. Biology and its makers. Biology -- History. 152 BIOLOGY AND ITS MAKERS so that he was called to occupy prominent offices under the government, and he came ultimately to be the head of the group of scientific men into which he had been welcomed as a young man from the provinces. His Physiognomy.—It is very interesting to note in his portraits the change in his physiognomy accompanying his transformation from a young man of provincial appearance. Fig. 41.—Cuvier (1769-183 2) as a Young Man. into an elegant personage. Fig. 41 show's his portrait in the early days when he was less mindful of his personal appear- ance. It is the face of an eager, strong, young man, still re- taining traces of his provincial life. His long, light-colored hair is unkempt, but does not hide the magnificent propor- tions of his head. Fig. 42 shows the growing refinement of features which came with his advancement, and the aristo- cratic look of supremacy which set upon his countenance after. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Locy, William A. (William Albert), 1857-1924. New York, H. Holt
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