Design for a Stage Set at the Opéra, Paris 1830 - 1890

This pencil drawing by Eugène Cicéri, a noted set designer for the Opéra in Paris, depicts a stage set design from between 1830 and 1890. The drawing is a detailed architectural sketch, likely for a grand opera production. Cicéri's use of a grid system demonstrates the precision and meticulous planning required for creating such elaborate stage designs. This artwork is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, offering a glimpse into the world of theater design during the 19th century.