About Wathone
Lived 1947 – 2008 (aged 60). Wathone was a Myanmar painter.
Wathone (, lit. "Earth" from Pali vasundra), born Khin Hla, was a prominent Burmese painter, best known for his watercolor and batik paintings. He was the subject of a documentary called A Sketch of Wathone, directed by Kyi Phyu Shin, which won the best shorts award at the National Geographic Society's 2008 All Roads Film Festival.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Wathone?
Burmese painter (1947-2008)
When was Wathone born?
Wathone was born on 1 December 1947 in Yangon.
When did Wathone die?
Wathone died on 21 October 2008 in Thingangyun Township.
What was Wathone's occupation?
Wathone was a painter.
What nationality was Wathone?
Wathone was Myanmar.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Wathone. https://biography.guide/wathone/
MLA: "Wathone." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/wathone/.
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