Wachsskulptur

wax sculpture

noun VAKHS-skoolp-toor Rare

Also means

figure or work modelled in wax

Usage Note

Wachsskulptur can refer both to an original work in wax and to hyper-realistic figures displayed in Wachsfigurenkabinette (wax museums). Historically, wax was used for Votivgaben (votive offerings) and anatomical models before being adopted in fine art.

Examples

"Das Wachsfigurenkabinett präsentierte eine lebensgroße Wachsskulptur des Kaisers."

Natural Translation

The wax museum presented a life-size wax sculpture of the emperor.

Literal Translation

The wax-figure-cabinet presented a life-size wax-sculpture of the emperor.

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