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

This detailed pencil drawing by Eugène Cicéri is a design for a stage set at the Opéra in Paris. Created between 1830 and 1890, it depicts a single window and doorway, capturing the architectural details of a Parisian building. The careful rendering of the window shutters, ornate balcony, and door paneling suggests Cicéri's keen eye for realism and his mastery of architectural drawing. As a renowned stage designer, Cicéri likely created this sketch for a specific opera production, though its exact context remains unknown.