Faeq Hassan
early life and education Faeq Hassan (Faiq Hassan, Fayiq Hassan), born in Baghdad, Iraq, in 1914, embarked on an artistic journey marked by serendipitous encounters and unwavering dedication. His formative years were shaped by a childhood steeped in Iraqi traditions—drawing horses captivated the attention of King Faisal I, who envisioned him pursuing higher education abroad. Despite the king’s untimely passing before fulfilling his prom
ise, Hassan secured a scholarship to study at École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris, graduating in 1938. This pivotal moment propelled him into the European artistic landscape where he encountered luminaries like Pablo Picasso and absorbed the essence of Impressionism. His teacher, Muhammad Khidir, profoundly influenced Hassan’s artistic sensibilities, instilling a passion for color subtleties—a stylistic element that woul…
