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

This design for a stage set was created by Eugène Cicéri (1813-1890), a noted French stage designer, for the Opéra in Paris. The drawing is a detailed plan for a decorative ceiling, featuring intricate, repeating patterns of floral and geometric motifs. It's an example of stage design that would have been used in the 19th century and a glimpse into the artistry that went into creating elaborate stage sets. The drawing is now part of the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.