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

Eugène Cicéri was a prolific set designer for the Paris Opera, and this drawing is a detailed plan for one of his stage sets. The drawing features grid lines and faint sketches of buildings and figures, suggesting a scene with a cityscape and potential action. The architectural details and overall design, created between 1830 and 1890, offer a glimpse into the elaborate stage productions of the period and Cicéri's role in shaping the visual spectacle of the French opera. The drawing is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.