Le monde de la mer, Paris, L. Hachette & Cie, 1866, marine animals, marine plants, Woods Hole, Ursus maritimus, polar bear, Pierre Lackerbauer, Alfred Frédol, mammals, Mammalia, hist sci art, A scenic depiction of a rugged, icy landscape featuring a group of polar bears. The bears, both resting and interacting, are situated on rocky outcrops surrounded by melting ice and flowing water. In the background, distant icebergs tower above the water, hinting at the stark beauty of their Arctic environment. The scene conveys a sense of tranquility and the complexity of life in this remote natural habitat, highlighting the bears' frosty surroundings and their importance in the ecosystem.