Design for a Stage Set 1828 - 1890

This detailed pencil drawing by Eugène Cicéri, a renowned French set designer, is a "Design for a Stage Set" from 1828 to 1890. The drawing, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, is a meticulous plan for a theatrical backdrop, featuring a gridded framework with measurements and annotations. This meticulously crafted design showcases Cicéri's skill in creating realistic and visually striking stage sets for productions, highlighting the technical aspects of theater design during the 19th century.