Histoire naturelle des principales productions de l'Europe méridionale et particulièrement de celles des environs de Nice et des Alpes Maritimes Paris, Chez F.-G. Levrault, libraire, 1826, Alpes Maritimes, Botany, France, Natural History, Nice, Fish, Ocean, The illustration features two distinct marine species side by side. On the left, a gracefully curved dolphin exhibits a streamlined body with a light blue hue and intricate patterns adorning its skin. Its pronounced snout and dorsal fin highlight its agility and adaptability in the ocean. On the right, a stout fish with a robust form showcases a muted brown coloration, speckled with darker spots along its back. Its broad, flattened body and pronounced fins suggest it inhabits a different ecological niche, likely favoring bottom-dwelling environments. Together, these two organisms represent the diversity and beauty of marine life.