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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 
Fic. 41.—Cuvigr as aA Younc Man, 1769-1832. 
into an elegant personage. Fig. 41 shows 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 
