hafidh al droubi
**early life and artistic beginnings** hafidh al droubi, a pivotal figure in iraqi art, was born in baghdad, iraq in 1914. this period marked the beginning of a transformative era for modernism in iraq, with al droubi at its forefront. **contribution to cubist paintings and art education** noted for his cubist paintings, hafidh al droubi was a prolific painter who significantly contributed to the professionalization of iraqi art educat…
The Lifeline
Scroll through hafidh al droubi's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups hafidh al droubi's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.