About Ngwe Gaing
Lived 1901 – 1967 (aged 65–66). Ngwe Gaing was a Myanmar painter.
Ngwe Gaing ( ; 1901–1967), known honorifically as Sayagyi U Ngwe Gaing, was a Burmese artist who worked in both oil and watercolor. After the death of his teacher Ba Nyan, he was recognized as the greatest living painter in Myanmar.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ngwe Gaing?
Burmese artist (1901–1967)
When was Ngwe Gaing born?
Ngwe Gaing was born in 1901 in Myeik.
When did Ngwe Gaing die?
Ngwe Gaing died in 1967.
What was Ngwe Gaing's occupation?
Ngwe Gaing was a painter.
What nationality was Ngwe Gaing?
Ngwe Gaing was Myanmar.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ngwe Gaing. https://biography.guide/ngwe-gaing/
MLA: "Ngwe Gaing." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ngwe-gaing/.
Chicago: "Ngwe Gaing." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ngwe-gaing/.
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