he had been heavily influenced by impressionism, but as he matured his work became more and more abstract. However, from a commercial standpoint, he found that impressionist works were popular and sold well, accordingly he returned again and again to that style. Hassan participated exhibitions until 1967; including the first exhibition of his newly formed, Corner Groups. He also took part in the Friends of Art Society in 1943 and 1946. Gallery Select list of artworks The Tent, oil on wood, 80 X 90 cm, 1956 Celebration of Victory, mosaic mural, public work, Tiran Square, Baghdad, 1967 The History of Iraq, oil on canvas, triptych, 186.5 x 300 cm (per panel), c. 1970 Village Life, oil on canvas, 1971 A Horseman, oil on canvas, 1980s Two Men, oil on canvas, date unknown Abstract Couple, oil on canvas, date unknown The Groom, oil on canvas, date unknown Exhibitions Participated in the Avicenna Exhibition in Baghdad in 1952. Organized a number of one-man exhibitions in Baghdad, in 1962-1967 and 1971. Participated in most national exhibitions outside Iraq. Joined nine artists in the Iraq Art Exhibition in Beirut in 1965. See also Iraqi art Islamic art List of Iraqi artists Fathi Safwat Kirdar References 1914 births 1992 deaths 20th-century Iraqi painters 20th-century sculptors Abstract painters Abstract sculptors Artists from Baghdad Iraqi calligraphers Iraqi sculptors