The Seven Ages of Man The Infant, from As You Like It II, vii, by William Shakespeare 1564-1616 c.1798-1801

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"The Seven Ages of Man: The Infant" is a painting by the British artist Robert Smirke, created approximately between 1798 and 1801. The artwork is part of a series of paintings that visually interpret the famous monologue from William Shakespeare's pastoral comedy "As You Like It," Act II, Scene VII. In this monologue, the melancholy character Jaques describes the seven stages of a man's life, starting with infancy.

Smirke's painting captures the first of these stages, depicting the infant as described by Jaques in the lines "mewling and puking in the nurse's arms." The artwork is a reflection of the Romantic era's fascination with Shakespearean themes and the human life cycle. Smirke, known for his narrative and often literary-themed compositions, employs his skill to convey the vulnerability and dependence of the infant stage through his use of color, composition, and emotive representation.

As part of a larger series, "The Seven Ages of Man: The Infant" contributes to the visual exploration of the philosophical and existential ideas presented in Shakespeare's text. Each painting in the series corresponds to a different age, collectively providing a visual journey through the human experience as conceptualized by one of the most influential playwrights in English literature.

Robert Smirke (1752-1845) was a member of the Royal Academy and is recognized for his contributions to British art, particularly in the realm of literary and historical painting. His works, including the series on "The Seven Ages of Man," are significant for their narrative quality and their role in the popularization of Shakespearean themes in the visual arts during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

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