Design for a Stage Set 1830 - 1890

This detailed watercolor design for a stage set by Eugène Cicéri, a renowned French stage designer, is a testament to the grandeur of 19th-century theater. Cicéri, known for his lavish and meticulously crafted stage designs, created this drawing between 1830 and 1890. The design showcases a grand proscenium arch, adorned with intricate ornamentation and a hint of color, framing a stage draped with rich crimson and pale yellow curtains. This artwork, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, offers a glimpse into the opulence and artistry of theatrical design during a time of great artistic innovation.