"The Seven (St)ages of Man"

Previous title, replaced January 2025: The seven ages of man, represented by vehicles appropriate to each age. Watercolour by Muriel Lewis, 1967.

Painting representing the seven ages of man through different vehicles; the baby is represented by a pram, the child by a toy car, the boy by a bicycle, the youth by a convertible car, the parent by a four door car, maturity by a sports car, and age by a Bath chair. Inscribed by the creator on the front. Signed by the creator in pencil on the reverse. Date of creation is inscribed on the reverse, probably by Edward Adamson.

July 1967

1 painting watercolour on paper

Prior to Wellcome Collection, this work was stored in a folder on 1st floor, Reay House, Lambeth Hospital.

The title has been taken from wording on the object.