Original mixed media abstract oil painting by Stevenjohn McHugh titled "When Will They Ever Learn". Measures 15" x 19.5" x 1.5. Framed size is 15.75 x 20.25" x 2.5". Mixed media with gunpowder, oil, graphite, charcoal and cold wax on Arches oil paper glued on wood panel with PH balance glue. Side of wood cradle (solid wood) is varished natural. Signed on front and back. Framed is a vanished gallery wood natural finish. Signed on front and back.
 
 It features three prominent trees with detailed, delicate branches, set against a neutral-toned background that suggests a field or a natural scene. The ground is rendered with a textured brown (gun-powder burn) and golden hue that resembles dry grass or earth. The scattering of smaller foliage is depicted by fine lines and shapes, which create a sense of depth and distinction from the trees. The background is filled with subtle textures that give an impression of an atmospheric perspective, where the density of marks diminishes as it recedes, suggesting distant trees or possibly other vegetation. The color palette consists of earthen tones, with the look of organic material, possibly suggesting an autumn-like season or a dormant landscape. The overall effect is one of a serene and naturalistic scene, invoking a sense of tranquility and the passage of time in nature.
 
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