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

This detailed pencil drawing by Eugène Cicéri, a renowned French stage designer, is a design for a stage set at the Opéra in Paris. The sketch depicts a section of a wall with three ornate urns filled with flowers. The wall features intricate carvings of figures and patterns. This design for a theatrical production, created between 1830 and 1890, exemplifies Cicéri's mastery of creating visually stunning and historically accurate stage sets. His designs, known for their grandeur and meticulous detail, contributed significantly to the spectacle of 19th-century French opera.