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Wathone

1947 – 2008

Burmese painter

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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.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Wathone

· Wikidata: Q7974666

· DBpedia: Wathone

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