Théophile Deyrolle

He came from a family of entomologists and naturalists who owned a well-known taxidermy shop in Paris.

While working for Joseph Auguste Émile Vaudremer, he met Alfred Guillou who convinced him to give up architecture for painting.

[1] In 1863, due perhaps to his family's reputation, he was able to travel to Armenia and Georgia on a commission from the Société de Géographie.

[2] In addition to touring the monuments, he visited the Laz, gaining their trust and producing drawings and descriptions that were published in Le Tour du Monde - Nouveau Journal Des Voyages over the course of several years beginning in 1869.

he began work for HB de Quimper, decorating plates and vases with Japanese motifs.