This is a vintage illustration of a common wombat (Phascolomys latifrons). The wombat is depicted lying on its belly, facing the viewer. It has a stout, muscular body covered in short, dense, reddish-brown fur. Its head is relatively small with small, rounded ears and a short, broad snout. The wombat's eyes are dark and beady. Its paws are large and equipped with strong claws. The wombat is resting on a patch of rocky, reddish-brown soil. The illustration is highly detailed and realistic, with careful attention paid to the texture of the wombat's fur and the details of its anatomy. The background is a plain, off-white color. The illustration is labeled with the scientific name of the wombat, 'Phascolomys latifrons', and the names of the artists, 'J. Gould and H.C. Richter del et lith'.