Head Sculpture of Zhang Yonglie

Xiaochuan Jiu excels in sculpture and sketch and was renowned for his precise technique and discernment in depicting characters’ inner world. Head Sculpture of Zhang Yonglie (张永烈像) fully embodies the feature of Xiao’s art. He created a portrait sculpture that is plain with none excessive decoration, but has prominent clavicle and eyebrow, deep eye sockets and tight lips. And muscles and bones are precisely portrayed in vividness.