Design for a Stage Set 1830 - 1900

Eugène Cicéri’s “Design for a Stage Set” is a watercolor sketch that depicts a grand, gothic-inspired architectural structure. The design features three large, arched openings with intricate detailing and decorative elements. The artist employed a muted palette of grays, browns, and golds to give the piece a sense of age and grandeur, with a hint of color used to accentuate the ornate details. Cicéri, a prominent French stage designer, created this piece for a theatrical production sometime between 1830 and 1900. The sketch likely served as a blueprint for the construction of a stage set, showcasing Cicéri’s mastery of theatrical design and his keen eye for visual detail.