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

This pencil drawing by Eugène Cicéri, a prominent French stage designer, is a design for a stage set at the Opéra in Paris. The sketch depicts a shadowy forest scene with tall, thin trees, creating a sense of depth and mystery. Cicéri was known for his dramatic and atmospheric designs, which often incorporated realistic details to create immersive and evocative stage settings. This sketch, housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, provides a glimpse into the creative process of a master of theatrical design.