Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1866-04-08
PHOTOGRAPHS OF FRENCH CELEB.
RETTEG.

A correspondent Of the Nation writes
that q few yeaE ago, while in Paris, be
amused himself by studying the faces OF
distinguished Frenchmen, chiefly authors
and artists, whose photographs were ex-
hibited in the shop windows Of the BOuIe-
wards. Some Of his descriptions are as
follows:
AerGnder Dumas. P0e-Afac G whose
features have an Unmistakahle basis 0.
the negro in them. Bald, bright, joviaI.
somewhat coarse, and decidedly earthy.
Indications Of a tough epideTmis and @
strong constitution. Plenty Of selfesteem
and vanity.
Victor HgC0.A magnificent head-the
brow piled up square audcompSct where
all the Intellectual organs seem well
and evenly developed. Immense ideaIi-
y, above which the moral faculties arch
the head int0a w~el-rOunGed dome. The
hair gray and cut close 70 the head. Eyes
not large, but deep and intense with a
soft ire. Large ears. Nose in harmony
with the rest Of the face, which inclines
70 squareuess. Mouth full Of determine
uOn, Yet expressive Of feeling. Thick
moustache and very short gray beard
Lamaua1e.-As complete a Contrast 10
the last IS can well be. A high but re-
treating brow. Vain, supercilious eyes.
Nose long and pointed. Mouth rigid.
yet weak. No beard OF mUstache.
Jules ya1iH.-A large head and face.
fun Of joviality and 5OnhOmis-ugges-
tive Of a p0rtly person and a life Of in
tellectuaI ease.
Thiers.-A head and figure which per-
fectly recall the English Punch. or rather
8 cross between Punch and 8 Yankee
clergyman. Face very compact Short
gray hair; no beard. Wears spectacles,
through which be looks intensely sena-
t0rial and dignined,
GttzoE-NerY odd and very grave 4
large, intellectual brow. Thin prav hair
Eyes not bright; the muscles beneath
them swollen and baggy. Thin. fixed
mouth, No beard.
TheophRs GaHisr-A face indicative
Of an intellect rather disposed thannot to
make a pillow Of its accompanying iudo-
lent temperament. Large, heavy fsa-
tures Affected ~slOvenliness. Seems a
If he required a strong stimuIant 20 set
MIN going, but as If capable Of much in I
tellectual power.
Aicha1.-A face Of an Old man, be
nevolent, serene and intellectual. but not ]
revealing any other special trait.
Edmond dbCw-N0unr hearty ieyi-,7
witty. Good, handsome y looks ~
d be would soon get acquainted with Won
and be the best Of company.
EUqeleFEIetvn.-An intense ana 80
rious face, bent downward j., thougbt 4
piercing eyes, black hair. and
thick black beard.
Madame Geo. S11d-LOng, oval face;
dark eyes with droOping lids. Face
expressing a combination Il a dreamy.
volumptuous temperament. great beuev-
and Intellectual genius.
Gustgre DJre.-Rather handsome
dark gray eyes, fal Of unmistskable ge-
MUS a good lead mouth and chin in
dlcating D.mness and perseverance.
FaaCea DuUid.-Gou would take him
.0r a fuIl-bloOded S-eOtchman. Inclined
10 badness; his long thin hair loOped
over his head. Full, earnest eyes and
full lips.
Jean Leon Gerome.-A thin, saturnine
face rather high cheek bones a proud,
sad look; mustRche, but no beard.
GUstQrC C0UTbE.-A broad, common
face, with high cheek bones thick long
hair and beard has a bold, c0nceitsd
look.
J. 3. c. C1r0t-A simple, honest,
pleasant face, clean shaved a coarsely
mouth big burly frame; notthe
least trace Of the poetic about him,
though his French admirers claim this
for his pictures.
Rosa B0nheEr.-A face not expressive
Jf genius. Features somewhat hard and
ixed. Expression bright but unsympa-
.heuc. !
J. L. T. Ms5s0air.-The head Is 50
much incliaed forward, and the ewes cast
downward, that nothing can be OWNED
II his character and genius. His figure
IS small.
HaLeJy-The last face in the world :
you would take for a musical artist. You
night take him for the most dogmatic
q doctors, whether Of law or physic.
You are puzzled 20 conceive how any
music could ever have issued from a man
With such a face as thar.