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HENNING norwegian woodcarving

Feb 12, 2017

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The woodcarver Henning Engelsen (1918–2005) was recognised throughout the world.

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His gift was rare:

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A combination of creative mind and imagination that gave birth to his many characters.

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He had the artist’s skill to fashion them from a piece of carefully selceted and seasoned wood.

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Henning chose the subjects he knew best.Through these you come to know Norway and its culture:

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The Vikings

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The love of the sea.

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The local cultural heritage.

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Old norwegian folklore is rekindled through his colourful and humoristic trolls.

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Hennings many animals are to be seen as perfect representations of the nordic wild life.

Hennings many animals are to be seen as perfect representations of the nordic wild life.

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The Henning workshop was established in 1947.

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Idyllically located in the stunning norwegian inland.

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Two of Hennings daughters, Angelina and Christl,

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and son in law, Bjarne Espedal, have continued…

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…along the path masterfully prepared by Henning Engelsen.

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Working by their fathers side since an early age…

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and later entering reknowned schools of art in both Norway and Germany,

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the two daughters have not only prolonged Engelsen’s life time achievement–

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– they have also added their generations touch to the unique heritage.

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Stilistically their additions are typical scandinavian,

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both traditional and forward looking,

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yet unique pieces of artistic craftsmanship and design.

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Every year before Christmas, the Engelsen family opens their home to customers:

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Their little shop, MESTERSTUEN dating back to 1750, is an embodiment of of true norwegian authenticity. Filled with a heartwarming sincerity and artistic craftsmanship on the highest level.

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The tradition lives on…

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