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

Eugène Cicéri was a prolific French painter, known for his work on stage design and scenery. This pencil sketch depicts the side of a building, a design element for a stage set created between 1830 and 1890. The drawing features a partially obscured doorway with an ornate cornice and a window above, creating a sense of grandeur and mystery. This sketch, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, demonstrates the meticulous detail Cicéri brought to his stage designs, which played a crucial role in bringing theatrical productions to life.