Half-length portrait in black academic dress and collar, standing facing the left of the picture, Carey's head is turned so as to be almost full face, a red curtain is draped behind him. Inscribed in 19th Century hand, top left 'Wm Carey D.D. 1803-14'.
Three-quarters length portrait; seated at a table, turned to the left, right hand on upright book, left hand on arm of chair, episcopal robes and mortar board, moustache and untidy fringe; curtain in the background.
Head and shoulders, turned to the left; he wears a scholars' dress with white bow tie, and pink carnation, green background. P.L.M Sherwood was Captain of the King's Scholars in 1958.
Three-quarters length portrait of Nicoll standing, turned to the left, wearing academic dress, collar and wig; his right hand holds a cap with a glove in it, while his left is in his pocket.
Life size portrait of Locke, whose head is inclined slightly to the left; he wears an open shirt and partially buttoned waistcoat; his hair is parted at the centre.
Half-length portrait of Frewin in old age, wearing a gown over a brown coat, and an academic collar; he is inclined slightly to the right of the picture. Inscribed with the identity of the sitter in the top left.