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

This is a preliminary sketch for a stage set at the Opéra in Paris by Eugène Cicéri. The artist has used a grid system on the page, which suggests this drawing was a design element for a larger production. The scene depicts a partial view of a structure and tree, creating a sense of depth, likely for use in a play or opera, highlighting Cicéri’s mastery of set design and the theatricality of his work. The drawing, now at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offers a glimpse into the process of stage design in the 19th century.