Applique

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of applique titled "Applique" by an unknown artist. The image depicts a stylized animal resembling a lion or dog, facing left. The animal has a large head with a long snout, pointed ears, and a tufted crown. Its mouth is open, revealing teeth. The body is covered in a cross-hatch pattern and features a long tail with a tuft at the end. The animal appears to be wearing a harness or yoke with a decorative element on its back. The background is a plain light gray color. A darker gray shape resembling a platform or base is under the animal.