Matisse Nice-period works

Beginning in December 1917 Matisse spent the winter months in the south of France. This painting features several elements that reappear in other of his so-called Nice-period works: boldly patterned wallpaper, elaborately pierced and appliquéd textiles of North African origin, additional works by the artist (in this case, a plaster of a reclining female figure is visible atop the mirrored armoire), and an alluring view of palm trees and the Mediterranean Sea outside the studio window.

An appliqué is a device applied to another surface. The technique is very common in some kinds of textiles, but may be applied to many materials. In the context of ceramics, for example, an appliqué is a separate piece of clay added to the primary work, generally for the purpose of decoration.

アップリケ、アプリケ (仏: appliqué) とは、土台となる布の上に、別の布や皮などの小片を縫い留めたり、貼り付ける手芸を指す。また、そのようにして作った作品や模様。機能優先のものから、美しくデザインされた装飾のものまで様々である。アップリケの語源はラテン語の「貼る・付ける」という意味に由来する。「ワッペン」ともいう。

Quilt block in appliqué and reverse appliqué