To the Right Honble. Earl Onslow, this plate representing the House of Commons in Sir Robert Walpole's administration is with permission dedicated by his Lordships most obedient humble servt. E. Harding from an original picture painted by Hogarth and Sir James Thornhill in the collection of Earl Onslow / [graphic]

"Interior of the House of Commons; the Speaker Arthur Onslow seated to the left of center, speaking with Sir Robert Walpole on his left; to his right seated with pen and ink and open book is Edward Stables, the Clerk of the House of Commons; other figures from the administration portrayed behind central figures, all wearing wigs and hats, including Sydney Godolphin, Sir Joseph Jekyl, Colonel Onslow, Sir James Thornhilll, and Mr. Aiskew (clerk assistant); just visible to the left of the Speaker are Sir Thomas Cotton and Sir William Wyndham."--British Museum online catalogue