About Henrik Bech
Lived 1718 – 1776 (aged 57–58). Henrik Bech was a Danish sculptor and wood carver.
Interior from Kongsberg Church, partly sculptured by Bech.Henrik Bech was a Danish-born wood carver who settled in Norway from around 1750. He was born in Copenhagen.
His first commission in Norway was to design oven plates for Moss Jernverk, and subsequently for several other ironworks. He also contributed to the decoration of churches, in particular Kongsberg Church, where he sculptured parts of the pulpit, altar, and the king's chair.
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Who was Henrik Bech?
Danish-born wood carver in Norway
When was Henrik Bech born?
Henrik Bech was born in 1718 in Copenhagen.
When did Henrik Bech die?
Henrik Bech died in 1776 in Bærums Verk.
What was Henrik Bech's occupation?
Henrik Bech was a sculptor and wood carver.
What nationality was Henrik Bech?
Henrik Bech was Danish.
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