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Francis Picabia, a French avant-garde painter, poet, and typographist, was a prominent figure in the Dada movement and known for his diverse artistic expressions. Born on January 22, 1879, in Paris, Picabia's career was marked by his experimental approach to art, which saw him dabbling in styles ranging from Impressionism and Pointillism to Cubism and Surrealism¹²³.

One of Picabia's notable works is "Adam and Eve," created around 1931. This painting is part of his Transparency series, which is characterized by its dream-like quality and layers of imagery that suggest enigmatic narratives⁶. The painting, while titled "Adam and Eve," was actually inspired by the classical Greek sculpture of Orestes and Electra, found in the Museum of Naples. The sculpture portrays Electra and her brother contemplating revenge on their mother and stepfather for the murder of their father, Agamemnon.