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

This design for a stage set at the Opéra in Paris by Eugène Cicéri, created between 1830 and 1890, is a fragment from a larger design for the set. Composed primarily of charcoal lines on paper, the design is a highly stylized representation of a rocky outcropping. Cicéri, a prominent scenic designer, created numerous stage sets for the Paris Opéra, including pieces for works by famous composers such as Verdi and Wagner. This design is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection of stage design, a collection that highlights the history of theatrical production and visual arts.