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Supplement front cover, The Seven Ages by Louis Wain
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Supplement front cover, The Seven Ages by Louis Wain
Supplement front cover, The Seven Ages by Louis Wain - Shakespeares Seven Ages of Man, reapplied to cats! Design in the form of a coat of arms, with the Latin motto: Cave Canem (Beware of the Dog). Date: 1900
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This print, titled "The Seven Ages of Cat" by Louis Wain, dates back to the early 1900s, showcasing a unique and whimsical reinterpretation of Shakespeare's Seven Ages of Man through the lens of feline life. The design takes the form of a coat of arms, adding an element of heraldry to the playful scene. At the heart of the composition, a regal cat, representing the infant age, sits on a cushion, surrounded by leaves and flowers, symbolizing the innocence and fragility of youth. As we move through the ages, we encounter a playful kitten embodying the second age of "schoolboy," a cat in its prime as "lover," a wise and experienced cat as "judge," and a cat in its twilight years as "old age." The final age, "second childishness and mere oblivion," is depicted by a cat in a dreamlike state, surrounded by a cloud of forgetfulness. The Latin motto "Cave Canem" (Beware of the Dog) adds a touch of humor and intrigue to the design, playing on the double meaning of "cat" as both a domestic pet and a wild animal. Louis Wain's "The Seven Ages of Cat" is a delightful blend of Shakespearean literature, heraldry, and feline humor, making it a captivating work of art from the Victorian and Edwardian eras. This print, with its intricate details and charming subject matter, is a must-have for cat lovers, art enthusiasts, and anyone with an appreciation for the whimsical and the unexpected.
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