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Famous Lady Painter of Ri Dynasty
Pyongyang, April 27 (KCNA) -- Sinsa Im Dang was a famous painter of the Ri Dynasty (1392-1910).

She was gifted with talent in poetry, calligraphy and painting.

In particular, she was very fond of painting.

Her masterpieces are "Mandarin Fish", "Grapes", "Eggplant", "Wild Geese", "Autumn Grass" and "Swans in Lotus Pond".

"Autumn Grass" was favored even by the royal family. It was used as a model of ceramic pattern.

"Eggplant" evinces her brush characterized by lifelike representation.

She also made many albums, folding screens and scrolls.

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