Hem Vejakorn
Artist, Author
1904 – 1969
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Who was Hem Vejakorn?
Hem Vejakorn was a Thai artist and writer. He is best known for his illustrations for the covers of 10-satang pulp novels, which have in turn influenced subsequent generations of Thai artists and illustrators. It is estimated that he produced more than 50,000 pieces of art, including pen and pencil drawings, watercolors, posters and oil paintings. He portrayed rural life, Thai history and figures from Thai classical literature. His works have been reproduced on Thai postage stamps and featured in art galleries.
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- Born
- Jan 17, 1904
Phra Nakhon District - Also known as
- Hēm Wētchakō̜n
- Nationality
- Thailand
- Profession
- Lived in
- Phra Nakhon District
- Died
- Apr 16, 1969
Thon Buri District
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on July 23, 2013
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