Half-length portrait on a much reduced scale, in a roundel in the centre of the picture; he wears Eighteenth Century costume and holds a book, with the inscription
Head and shoulders, in academic dress and collar, facing slightly to the left; contrived emphasis on the face of the light; inscribed in early 19th century hand 'John Hinchcliffe D.D. 1764'.
Half-length portrait; Knipe is turned to the right of the picture; his head is surrounded by a fine wig; he wears black academic robes that fade into the dark background and a white collar. Inscribed:
Half-length portrait on a much reduced scale; Abbott is turned to the right; he wears a white cravat and black coat; the background is grey; framed in an oval. Marked on back "Anna Tonelli" "Fece in Londra 1794" and "Charles Abbot 1st Lord Colchester". Charles Abbot 1st Lord Colchester would have been in his 40s at the time of painting so it is likely that either the artist or sitter is mis-attributed.
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.
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.
Sackville stands in a rural landscape, he is wearing blue and red and holds a cricket bat in his right hand; to the right is a clump of trees and to the left a cricket ball and set of stumps; the grass is parched and yellowish. Inscribed with 'Lord George Sackville'
