Gene Davis's "Adam's Rib" is a lithograph that exemplifies the artist's signature approach to color field abstraction through precisely arranged vertical stripes. The work demonstrates Davis's mastery of the lithographic medium, utilizing the technical possibilities of stone printing to achieve luminous color interactions and subtle variations in tone. Created during a period when Davis was exploring the expressive potential of stripe compositions, the print reflects his interest in optical effects and the viewer's dynamic perception of color relationships.