1830 Baron Georges Cuvier palaeontologist
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1830 Baron Georges Cuvier palaeontologist
George Cuvier, naturalist, comparative anatomist and palaeontologist (23 August 1769 - 13 May 1832). Portrait engraving by James Thompson, issued by Mackenzie Glasgow around 1833 with later hand colouring after painting " in the possession of Baroness Cuvier". Cuvier was a giant in the science of the late 18th and early 19th century. His formidable reputation for identifying animals on the basis of few remains made him an authority in the new science of paleontology. He described the first prehistoric reptiles, a pterosaur from Bavaria and a large Mosasaur from Mstricht. His speculation was that there had been an age of the reptiles, (though he at first misidentified Mantells iguanodon). He pioneered the idea of extinction and believed the world had been subject to catastrophic revolutions that had replaced whole faunas. He did not find evidence for evolution, and opposed the idea
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18th Century Catastrophe Cuvier Dinosaur Eocene Evolution Extinction French Lamarck Mantell Megalosaur Mosasaur Mososaur Pterodactyl Pterosaur Richard Owen Transmutation Zoologist Cuvieri Maastricht Palaeontology
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This print showcases the esteemed Baron Georges Cuvier, a prominent figure in the scientific world during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The portrait engraving by James Thompson, issued by Mackenzie Glasgow around 1833, captures Cuvier's intellectual prowess and dedication to his field. With later hand coloring after a painting owned by Baroness Cuvier, this artwork beautifully immortalizes the renowned naturalist, comparative anatomist, and paleontologist. Cuvier's groundbreaking contributions to paleontology solidified his status as an authority in this emerging science. His remarkable ability to identify animals based on limited remains earned him widespread recognition. Notably, he described the first prehistoric reptiles - a pterosaur from Bavaria and a large Mosasaur from Maastricht. Although he initially misidentified Mantell's iguanodon, Cuvier pioneered the concept of extinction and postulated that catastrophic revolutions had caused complete faunal replacements throughout history. While he did not find evidence for evolution and opposed this idea at the time, Cuvier's work laid important foundations for future discoveries in evolutionary biology. His legacy continues to inspire scientists worldwide as they unravel Earth's ancient past. Paul D. Stewart expertly captures both the historical significance of this illustration and its artistic beauty through his lens at Science Photo Library. This image serves as a testament to Baron Georges Cuvier's enduring impact on our understanding of life on Earth during pivotal periods such as the Eocene era.
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