John Major; Norma Major

Sittersback to top

• Sir John Major (1943-), Prime Minister. Sitter in 13 portraits.
• Norma Christina Elizabeth Major (1942-), Wife of John Major. Sitter in 2 portraits.

Artistback to top

• John Wonnacott (1940-), Painter. Artist of 9 portraits.

This portraitback to top

The portrait is set in the White Room at 10 Downing Street, but was largely painted in a temporary studio at the National Portrait Gallery. John Major's wife, Norma, is seated in the background. In addition to paintings by British artists - Raeburn, Sickert and Constable - the portrait includes pieces of contemporary silver commissioned by John Major.

Related worksback to top

• NPG 6410(1): John Major (study)
• NPG 6410(2): John Major (study)
• NPG 6410(3): John Major (study)
• NPG 6410(4): John Major (study)
• NPG 6410(5): John Major (study)
• NPG 6410(6): John Major (sketch)
• NPG D17004: Roofscape sketched from National Portrait Gallery while at work on portrait of John Major (related drawing)

Linked publicationsback to top

• Audio Guide
• Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 406

Subjects & Themesback to top

• Chandeliers
• Commissions - Paintings and Drawings
• Double portraits
• Eyeglasses and spectacles