Henry Cary, Earl of Monmouth

William Marshall

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a bust of a man identified as Henricus Dom. Cary, Baro de Leppington, Com. de Monmouth. The bust depicts the man with wavy, shoulder-length hair, a mustache, and a part of a goatee, facing to the left. The sculpture appears to be made of stone or marble, indicated by its detailed texture and the engraving style of the artwork. The bust is mounted on an ornate pedestal that features inscriptions, and it stands against a backdrop of stylized horizontal lines. In the background, there is a serene landscaped setting with trees and a small church, all presented in a monochrome, detailed engraving style that enhances the classic and formal appearance of the portrait.