The image is a page from a book, featuring a detailed black and white illustration of a Mock Turtle sitting on a rock. The Mock Turtle is depicted as a creature with the head of a turtle and the body of a mammal, wearing a waistcoat and looking forlorn. It has large, tearful eyes. The Gryphon is partially visible, standing beside the Mock Turtle. The illustration is done in a detailed, cross-hatched style, typical of 19th-century book illustrations. The text on the page describes the scene, mentioning Alice, the Gryphon, and the Mock Turtle's sadness. The page number '479' is visible at the top right corner.