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

This is a design for a stage set at the Opéra in Paris, created by renowned French stage designer Eugène Cicéri in the late 19th century. The drawing depicts a simple sketch of an architectural set, with a series of buildings and a landscape in the background. Measurements and notes on the sheet indicate this is a working drawing for a specific production, possibly for a grand opera, a popular genre in the 19th century. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City houses this drawing, which provides a glimpse into the elaborate theatrical design practices of the time.