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Lot Essay
Containing technical qualities despite having abstracted elements, Droubi’s oeuvre consists of a variety of elements from Iraqi heritage and society. Moving freely between different styles such as cubism, realism, and impressionism, he is able to render unique colors and forms. He understood how light worked and used this to his advantage, creating a dynamic communication between three-dimensional features. He combined all these elements to create this present piece, Untitled (Dancer), painted in 1965. What may seem to be an ordinary sight to the viewer is extraordinary to Droubi. He manages to find that little extra in the scenes that adds a sense of vitality to the piece.
Most commonly known for his cubist works, Droubi didn’t completely obey the school's rules. His work also references an aesthetic that maintains the natural forms he sees, which is implied here through the figurative forms. In this piece, everything seems geometric except the protagonists, the people sitting throughout the composition. In the center of the canvas, there is a female figure dancing as three male figures seated on opposite side of the canvas gaze at her her and three women situated at the top of the canvas are looking down at her from a balcony. This is a prime example of how he combined the elements of cubism with those of naturalism.
Most commonly known for his cubist works, Droubi didn’t completely obey the school's rules. His work also references an aesthetic that maintains the natural forms he sees, which is implied here through the figurative forms. In this piece, everything seems geometric except the protagonists, the people sitting throughout the composition. In the center of the canvas, there is a female figure dancing as three male figures seated on opposite side of the canvas gaze at her her and three women situated at the top of the canvas are looking down at her from a balcony. This is a prime example of how he combined the elements of cubism with those of naturalism.