Georges Cuvier Collection

Portrait of Baron Georges Cuvier (engraving)
1729915 Portrait of Baron Georges Cuvier (engraving); (add.info.: Baron Georges Cuvier (1769 - 1832) French zoologist and paleontologist member of the Institut Imperia).

Science. The french scientist Georges Cuvier. Imagery from the Parisian Department Store: Aux Quatre Arrondissements
3434264 Science. The french scientist Georges Cuvier. Imagery from the Parisian Department Store: Aux Quatre Arrondissements, France, c.1900 (postcard); (add.info.: Science. Coll. Part. Science)

Georges Cuvier, 1840 (litho)
1574711 Georges Cuvier, 1840 (litho); (add.info.: Georges Cuvier (1769-1832) French naturalist and zoologist. Established study of compartive anatomy, supported catastrophism in geology

Esquisse pour le salon des Sciences de l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris : Cuvier - Lavoisier, 1890. Creator: Marchal
Esquisse pour le salon des Sciences de l'Hotel de Ville de Paris : Cuvier - Lavoisier, 1890. Sketch for the Science Salon of the Paris City Hall

Georges Cuvier (1769-1832), French naturalist, wood engraving, published in 1893
Georges Cuvier (1769 - 1832) - French naturalist and zoologist. He was instrumental in establishing the fields of comparative anatomy

Georges Cuvier, French naturalist and zoologist (engraving)
1090907 Georges Cuvier, French naturalist and zoologist (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Georges Cuvier (1769-1832), French naturalist and zoologist

Portrait of George Cuvier (engraving)
819497 Portrait of George Cuvier (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Georges Cuvier, French naturalist and zoologist)

Georges Cuvier (engraving)
815957 Georges Cuvier (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Georges Cuvier (1769-1832). French naturalist and zoologist

Georges Cuvier, French naturalist and zoologist (chromolitho)
1094269 Georges Cuvier, French naturalist and zoologist (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Georges Cuvier (1769-1832), French naturalist and zoologist

Georges Cuvier (chromolitho)
667030 Georges Cuvier (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Georges Cuvier. French educational card, late 19th century.); © Look and Learn

Reconstruction of Antediluvian period by Georges Cuvier, French naturalist and zoologist (1769-1832). (chromolitho)
724730 Reconstruction of Antediluvian period by Georges Cuvier, French naturalist and zoologist (1769-1832). (chromolitho) by French School

Georges Cuvier
LLM459504 Georges Cuvier by Marti, Ricardo (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Georges Cuvier. Illustration for La Ciencia Y Sus Hombres by Luis Figuier (D Jaime Seix, 1876)

Autographs of famous people: prominent figures of the Protestant Reformation, Britain
5216887 Autographs of famous people: prominent figures of the Protestant Reformation, Britain, the Thirty Years War and scientists (engraving) by German School

Georges Leopold Chretien Frederic Dagobert, Baron de Cuvier (1769-1832)
Georges Le opold Chre tien Fre de ric Dagobert, Baron de Cuvier (1769-1832), . Private Collection

Cuvier, 19th century. Artist: J Thomson
Cuvier, 19th century. Baron Georges Leopold Chretien Frederic Dagobert Cuvier (1769-1832) was a French naturalist and zoologist

Woolly mammoth (Mammuthus) skeleton, 1830. An extinct genus of elephant from the Pleistocene epoch (2, 500, 000 to 10, 000 years ago) found in fossil deposits and in northern Europe as 30

Giant mastodon skeleton, 1830. Skeleton of a giant mastodon excavated by Wilson Peale of Philadelphia at Newburgh on the Hudson River in 1801

Georges Chr

Baron Georges Cuvier Georges Leopold Chretien Frederic Dagobert 1769-1832 French Zoologist And Statesman. From The Book " Gallery Of Portraits" Published London 1833

Giraffa camelopardalis, giraffe
Plate 412 (332) Girafe, Femelle. From Histoire Naturelle des Mammifcres, avec des figures originales, Vol. 4, 1819-42, by Etienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire & Baron Georges L. C. Frederic D. Cuvier

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French naturalist Georges Cuvier. Hand-colored engraving of a painting

Bornean orangutan, 19th century C013 / 6436
Bornean orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus). This artwork is Plate 10 from a volume of Le Regne Animal (1817, The Animal Kingdom) by French naturalist and zoologist Georges Cuvier (1769-1832)

Georges Cuvier, French zoologist
Georges Cuvier (1769-1832), French zoologist and anatomist. Georges Leopold Chretien Frederick Dagobert Cuvier was educated in Stuttgart, Germany

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Georges Cuvier. Hand-colored woodcut of a portrait

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Georges Cuvier (1769-1832), a renowned French naturalist and zoologist, left an indelible mark on the scientific world. His contributions to the field of paleontology were groundbreaking, as he pioneered the study of fossils and developed key theories about extinction. Born in 1769, Cuvier's passion for nature and animals was evident from an early age. He dedicated his life to unraveling the mysteries of the natural world, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire scientists today. Cuvier's expertise in anatomy allowed him to revolutionize our understanding of prehistoric creatures. Through meticulous examination of fossil remains, he reconstructed ancient species with astonishing accuracy. One notable example is his reconstruction of the Antediluvian period, which showcased his ability to bring extinct animals back to life through detailed illustrations. His work extended beyond paleontology; Cuvier also made significant contributions to comparative anatomy and taxonomy. By carefully studying different animal species, he established principles that formed the foundation for modern classification systems. Throughout his career, Cuvier received numerous accolades for his groundbreaking research. His reputation as a brilliant scientist spread far and wide, earning him recognition among prominent figures such as those involved in the Protestant Reformation and Britain's history during the Thirty Years War. One iconic image associated with Georges Cuvier is an engraving depicting him at work—a testament to his dedication and tireless pursuit of knowledge. Another engraving captures his portrait—an intense gaze reflecting both intellect and curiosity. In 1830, Cuvier made headlines once again when he unveiled a complete woolly mammoth skeleton—a remarkable feat considering it was one of the first times such a specimen had been assembled in its entirety. Georges Leopold Chretien Frederic Dagobert Baron de Cuvier may have passed away in 1832 but his impact lives on through generations of scientists who continue building upon his groundbreaking work.