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

Eugène Cicéri's "Design for a Stage Set at the Opéra, Paris: A Tent" is a detailed drawing for a stage set. Created sometime between 1830 and 1890, it depicts a tent nestled under a tree, with foliage, and other plant life in the foreground, perhaps for an opera, ballet, or theatrical production. The grid lines and markings on the drawing suggest Cicéri's meticulous planning for the set design and the dimensions of the stage. The drawing is a testament to the artistry and craftsmanship involved in creating immersive stage settings for the performing arts. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York holds this work, which is a valuable historical artifact and a glimpse into the creative process of theatrical set design.