| Accession Number | ART23403 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Overall (frame) 74.7 x 84.7 cm |
| Object type | Painting |
| Physical description | oil, oil and wash on canvas |
| Maker |
Ragless, Max |
| Place made | Australia: South Australia, Whyalla |
| Date made | May 1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
A quarry 'faceman', Iron Monarch
Description
A 'faceman' using a pneumatic drill on a large boulder of iron ore, sent down from the quarry face by blasting. A charge is placed in the larger stones, breaking them down to a size which can be handled by the mechanical shovel.