Adolph Gottlieb (1903 – 1974) was a central figure of the New York School and one of the first Abstract Expressionist painters. His mature style employed symbols to express universal meaning, and evolved into large abstractions, which were at the forefront of Color Field Painting.

Gottlieb's style drew inspiration from Surrealism, primitive art and Greek mythology and used universal symbols that transcend time, place, and language.  With his focus on simplified form and color, Gottlieb's later style laid the groundwork for Color Field Painting.

This  color print is a perfect example of the how Gottlieb combined mythology and expressionism in his work.