The video shows a statue of a man sitting on a pedestal. The statue is made of bronze and depicts the man in a relaxed pose, with one arm resting on his knee and the other hand holding a book. The pedestal is made of stone and has the name "Thomas Hardy" and the years "1840-1928" engraved on it. The statue is located in front of a building with a chimney. The sky is clear and blue, indicating that it is a sunny day.