The Seven Ages of Man The Infant from Act II, Scene vii of As You Like it by William Shakespeare c.1798-1801

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"The Seven Ages of Man: The Infant" is a painting by British artist Robert Smirke, created between 1798 and 1801. It is part of a series of paintings that visually interpret a 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, beginning 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 illustrative works that often drew upon literary sources, employs his detailed and expressive style to bring the text to life.

The painting is part of a larger body of work that includes seven canvases, each representing one of the ages described by Jaques: the infant, the schoolboy, the lover, the soldier, the justice, the lean and slippered pantaloon, and second childishness leading to mere oblivion. Smirke's series serves as a visual exploration of the philosophical and existential musings presented in Shakespeare's play.

As a notable work of art from the turn of the 19th century, "The Seven Ages of Man: The Infant" reflects the era's artistic trends and cultural preoccupations with character and narrative. It remains an important piece for scholars studying the intersection of visual art and literature, as well as those interested in the legacy of Shakespeare's influence on the arts.

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