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

Eugène Cicéri, a renowned French stage designer, created this design for a stage set at the Opéra in Paris. The design, created between 1830 and 1890, features a detailed sketch of a rocky landscape with a palm tree, a stone structure, and a decorative balustrade. The artwork is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection and represents Cicéri’s talent in creating immersive stage scenery. The design offers a glimpse into the elaborate stage productions of the 19th century.