Claude Bernard, whose 1865 book on experimental physiology was popular with Zola and many artists, two scientists who drew the structure of the brain and more.
Henningsen
From physicists to photographers developing their plates, Naturalist painters recorded the science and technology of their time.
Less often painted than the rural poor, Naturalism did show the growing pains of the 19th century cities. Paintings from Lhermitte, Luce, Bellows, and more.
Known only now for his poster for Tuborg beer, he was a Naturalist not afraid to campaign with his paintings against social injustice.
19th century paintings showing homeless families, from Doré, Marianne Stokes, Erik Henningsen, and others.