The First Law of Nature – Not Self-Preservation but Love

Patrick J. Sullivan, The First Law of Nature--Not Self-Preservation but Love, 1939, oil on canvas, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase, 1984.70
Patrick J. Sullivan, The First Law of Nature--Not Self-Preservation but Love, 1939, oil on canvas, 27 1⁄4 x 34 3⁄8 in. (69.2 x 87.2 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase, 1984.70

Artwork Details

Title
The First Law of Nature – Not Self-Preservation but Love
Artist
Date
1939
Location
Dimensions
27 1⁄4 x 34 3⁄8 in. (69.2 x 87.2 cm)
Credit Line
Museum purchase
Mediums
Mediums Description
oil on canvas
Classifications
Subjects
  • Religion — Old Testament — Adam
  • Religion — Old Testament — Eve
  • Allegory — religion — good and evil
  • Landscape — imaginary
  • Animal — lion
  • Recreation — sport and play — hunting
Object Number
1984.70
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1984.70

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Artist
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lithograph on paper
Not on view
Image Not Available
17th Century Landscape, Williamsport
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Date1997
mixed media intaglio
Not on view
Harvey Breverman, Tseruf, 1970, color lithograph, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Dr. Frederick P. Nause and Rebecca Nause, 1972.104.2
Tseruf
Artist
Date1970
color lithograph
Not on view

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