Six British Paralympic Athletes (Maggie McEleny, seated; Caroline Innes; Simon Jackson; Chris Holmes; Noel Thatcher; Tanni Grey-Thompson, seated)

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The portrait by John Lessore is set in the Stadium in Sydney, during the celebrations on the last night of the 2000 Paralympic Games. The six sportsmen and women represented are all multi-gold medallists who took part in the 2000 Games. They are depicted celebrating the success of the British team, among a fireworks display and aeroplane fly-past.

National Portrait Gallery, London

London

Title

Six British Paralympic Athletes (Maggie McEleny, seated; Caroline Innes; Simon Jackson; Chris Holmes; Noel Thatcher; Tanni Grey-Thompson, seated)

Date

2004

Medium

oil on canvas

Measurements

H 203.2 x W 203.2 cm

Accession number

6669

Acquisition method

Commissioned, 2004

Work type

Painting

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