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Hem Wetchakon's Paintings (2004)

 

Thai dancers    Mahabharata Yudh

Khun Chang Khun Paen    Phra Loh

 

 Issue Name:

Hem Vejakorn's Paintings

 Thai Issue Name:

จิตรกรรมเหม เวชกร

 Issue Date:

2004/2547-01-17

 Cause:

To honour and make known the contribution of Hem Wetchakon, a skilled Thai-style illustrator.

 Catalogue Number:

2004/3-6

 Denomination:

3 Baht, 3 Baht, 3 Baht, 3 Baht

 Unused Value:

5 Baht, 5 Baht, 5 Baht, 5 Baht,

 Complete Set:

20 Baht (unused), 8 Baht (used)

 Thailex Collection:

Unused set

 Size:

51 x 36 mm

 Quantity of Stamps:

1 million pieces per design

 Printer:

Thai British Security Printing Public Company Limited, Thailand

 Subject:

Some illustrations and oil paintings by Hem Wetchakon: 1. Thai female dancers, a scene from Thai history; 2. the archer Arjuna riding a chariot, from the story Mahabharata Yudh; 3. Khun Paen with Wanthong, from the story Khun Chang Khun Paen; 4. Phra Loh following the beautiful cock into the palace garden

 Related Link:

Hem Wetchakon, Mahabharata, Arjuna, Khun Chang Khun Paen, Khun Paen, Wanthong, Phra Loh