Design for a Stage Set at the Opéra, Paris 1840 - 1890

Eugène Cicéri's "Design for a Stage Set at the Opéra, Paris" is a pencil sketch for a theatrical backdrop, a crucial part of 19th century stage design. It depicts a grand, Gothic structure with tall, pointed spires and intricate details, likely intended to create a sense of grandeur and historical depth for a performance at the famed Opéra in Paris. The sketch reveals the artist's detailed planning, visible through the gridded lines and notations, a common practice for stage designers of the time. The work is currently part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York.