Design for a Stage Set 1830 - 1890

Eugène Cicéri's "Design for a Stage Set" from the 19th century is a meticulously crafted pencil sketch of a grand architectural scene. Cicéri, a renowned French stage designer, was known for his theatrical sets that often evoked historical periods and exotic locales. This drawing, with its depiction of ancient ruins and a distant cityscape, is likely a preparatory work for a theatrical production. The detailed rendering of the crumbling structures and the atmospheric perspective hint at a historical drama or a fantastical setting. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, where the drawing is housed, offers a glimpse into Cicéri’s artistry and the evolution of theatrical design during the 19th century.