Markham is seated, holding a stick in his left hand, facing half to the left, wearing a white wig; a red curtain is draped behind him. Inscribed with: 'Wm Markham D.D. 1753-64'.
Three-quarters length portrait; seated on a fine Georgian II chair, with golden decoration; he wears a grey overcoat, grey britches, blue-grey hose, white cravat, white lace cuffs and a fine blue waistcoat; on a table to his left there is a quill standing in an inkwell, books and a piece of paper; a red curtain is draped behind this.
Head and shoulders of Busby wearing academic dress and a scull cap; he is inclined to the left. The portrait is surrounded by a painter oval and Busby's name and dates are painted in the top left corner
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.
Half-length portrait of Freind wearing black academic dress, collar and wig; he is virtually full face although inclined slightly to the left of the painting. Inscribed top-left with the identity of the sitter.
Full-length portrait of Phillimore standing; he wears smart dark green clothes with white cravat and stockings and carries a hat, not a mortar-board; he wears black buckled shoes and his right hand is tucked inside the lapel of his coat; he appears to be aged about 15; in the background is a dark wall behind Phillimore, and a patch of landscape to the right.