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

This pencil sketch by Eugène Cicéri, a renowned French set designer, is a design for a stage set at the Opéra in Paris. Dating from the late 19th century, the design depicts a detailed, architectural cityscape, likely for a theatrical production with an orientalist theme. The sketch captures the city's silhouette, showcasing minarets and domed buildings against a distant horizon, hinting at the grandeur and mystery of the East.