Design for a Stage Set 19th century

This 19th-century anonymous drawing, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a design for a stage set. The drawing features a detailed plan for a classical-style structure with a circular base and multiple columns, perhaps inspired by ancient Roman architecture. The drawing depicts the structure as a central element, surrounded by clouds and set against a background that suggests a landscape, possibly a garden or a theatrical backdrop. This drawing provides insight into the artistic and architectural preferences of the period, and highlights the intricate detail and grandeur often sought in stage sets of the 19th century.