Design for a Stage Set at the Opéra, Paris 1825 - 1890

Eugène Cicéri’s “Design for a Stage Set at the Opéra, Paris” (1825-1890) is a pencil drawing depicting a stage set for an opera performance. The drawing, housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases Cicéri's skill in set design, capturing a romantic and dramatic scene with a large tree and a fenced-in area. The artwork utilizes line and shading to create a sense of depth and perspective, suggesting the grand scale of the set. The design, likely for a specific opera, reflects the trend of using natural elements to evoke emotion and enhance the storytelling potential of the stage.