About Skule Waksvik
Lived 1927 – 2018 (aged 90). Skule Waksvik was a Norwegian sculptor.
Skule Waksvik (22 December 1927 – 7 February 2018) was a Norwegian sculptor.
Biography Waksvik was born in Strinda Municipality to painter Bjarne Sigfred Waksvik and Gudrun Bøe. He was married three times, first to textile artist Karin Sundbye, then to Aasa Lageraaen, and finally to Cathrine Stang.
Waksvik is particularly known for his animal sculptures, such as Hønefontenen at the Storting, Sjøløve at the National Gallery of Norway, Fontene med sjøløver in Haugesund, Fire elger in Elverum, and Avlsokse in Hamar. He has also portrayed Petter Dass and the fictional Ann-Magritt from Johan Falkberget's books.
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Who was Skule Waksvik?
Norwegian sculptor (1927–2018)
When was Skule Waksvik born?
Skule Waksvik was born on 22 December 1927 in Strinda Municipality.
When did Skule Waksvik die?
Skule Waksvik died on 7 February 2018.
What was Skule Waksvik's occupation?
Skule Waksvik was a sculptor.
What nationality was Skule Waksvik?
Skule Waksvik was Norwegian.
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