Artist - Janet Fountain

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Title:

Flotation Cells

 

 
Medium: Acrylic on paper
Size (h x w): 30 x 22 cm (12" x 8.5")
Completed:

Nov 1999

Mount Isa

Private Collection

Note:
Painted at the lead-zing concentrator, Mount Isa Mines.

The flotation cells were used to separate out the metal rich concentrates from the tailings.

The flooring was made of grids to drain spillage to a lower level.

Painted on site, wearing appropriate safety gear.