Émile Deyrolle: Pioneer of Anatomical Illustration and Natural History Dealer Émile Deyrolle (1838–1917) stands as a pivotal figure in the history of scientific illustration, particularly within the realm of anatomical art. Born in Lille, France, he inherited his family’s established natural history business—originally founded by Jean-Baptiste Deyrolle—which quickly evolved into a respected Parisian institution specializing in dissemi…