This is a vintage pen and ink illustration, likely from a book, depicting a scene from *Alice's Adventures in Wonderland*. The style is detailed and whimsical, with a focus on line work. The central focus is a chaotic scene involving playing cards. A figure, presumably the Queen of Hearts, is being carried by several card figures. The Queen is adorned with a large, ornate crown and is dressed in a regal gown. The card figures are depicted as somewhat grotesque, with exaggerated features. To the left of the scene, Alice is standing and observing, dressed in a simple dress. In the background, there's a garden with trees and an archway, adding to the fantastical setting. The ground is covered in a patterned design, possibly representing a checkered floor. The overall composition is dynamic and captures the absurdity and energy of the story. The illustration is framed by a simple border, and there are handwritten numbers in the bottom right corner.