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Applique

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of an appliqué featuring a crouching cat. The cat faces left with its tail curved upward. It has a bow on its head. The cat appears to be made of fabric with a visible weave pattern. The cat's body has a textured appearance with visible lines and shading. The cat's eyes are large and expressive. The background is plain white. The image is titled "Applique".

Artwork Details

Date
late 19th–early 20th century
Medium
Silk, metallic thread
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 533 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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