Johann Joseph Couven
Illustration — Pavilion, constructed by Johann Joseph Couven, in the spa garden of Aachen-Burtscheid Johann Joseph Couven (10 November 1701 – 12 September 1763) was a German Baroque architect. He was born in Aachen, where he also died. His legacy includes several religious and secular buildings in Germany (mostly in or near Aachen, e.g.
Johann Joseph Couven
Henry Winkles · http– Illustration aus: Georg Wigand, »Das malerische und romantische Deutschland«, 10 Bde., Leipzig 1836-41 · Public domain
- Born
- 1701 · Aachen.
- Died
- 1763 · Aachen.
- Nationality
- Germany
- Occupation
- architect · master builder
- Known for
- Annakirche and Aachen
- Languages
- German
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Illustration — Pavilion, constructed by Johann Joseph Couven, in the spa garden of Aachen-Burtscheid Johann Joseph Couven (10 November 1701 – 12 September 1763) was a German Baroque architect. He was born in Aachen, where he also died. His legacy includes several religious and secular buildings in Germany (mostly in or near Aachen, e.g.
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Born at Aachen in 1701, died in Aachen in 1763.
The recorded working language is German. Works named in the authority record are Annakirche, Aachen.
colorierte Graphik des Katschhofes in Aachen mit Gerichtsgebäude die "Acht"
Sammlung Heinrich Gandelheid, "Alte Aachener Bilder - Ein Blick in die Vergangenheit der Kaiserstadt Aachen", Zeitungsverlag Aachen
Hochaltar mit Tabernakel (1760) von Johann Joseph Couven in St. Kornelius, Aachen-Kornelimünster
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1701
Johann Joseph Couven was born on 10 November 1701.
1763
Johann Joseph Couven died on 12 September 1763.
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- 1.Kappler, Anke. Johann Joseph Couven (1701-1763). Wernersche Verlagsgesellschaft. 2009. 978-3884622780.
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