Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London, 1856, London, Academic Press, London, periodicals, zoology, London, The illustration features three distinct depictions of the Physalus Dugongii, commonly known as the fin whale. Each representation showcases the whale from different angles: the top view highlights the prominent head and streamlined body; the middle view provides a side profile emphasizing the elongated shape; the bottom view presents a detailed underside perspective. This artwork serves as a scientific study of the species, illustrating its physical characteristics and anatomical details, with labels indicating the name and classification.