Design for a Stage Set at the Opéra, Paris 1828 - 1890

This design by Eugène Cicéri for a stage set at the Opéra in Paris, created between 1828 and 1890, is a simple yet evocative drawing. It depicts an architectural structure, likely a palace or cathedral, with a series of arches and columns outlined in pencil on a brown paper sheet. The drawing is likely a preparatory sketch for a larger-scale set design for an opera production at the Opéra. As a set designer, Cicéri's work was crucial in realizing the visual spectacle of operatic productions, contributing to the immersive theatrical experience for the audience.