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The Seven Ages of Man: The Justice
Robert Smirke
This 1799 oil painting by Robert Smirke captures 'The Justice' from Shakespeare’s famous Seven Ages of Man monologue.
The Seven Ages of Man: Second Childishness
Robert Smirke
1799 · Medium Not Listed
A poignant 18th-century narrative painting illustrating the final stage of life from Shakespeare's 'Seven Ages of Man'.
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Where it works
A measured, restful work with softened warm notes — adds structure to a more polished room.
- Often works in
- Study · Library · Living Room
- Placement
- Strong over sofas, beds, buffets, or wider open walls
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Deep burgundy, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted in 1799 by Robert Smirke, this work illustrates 'Second Childishness' from the 'Seven Ages of Man' speech in Shakespeare's As You Like It. The scene captures an elderly man in a state of frailty, surrounded by family in a warm, dimly lit interior that emphasizes the passage of time and the cyclical nature of life.
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