Design for a Stage Set at the Opéra, Paris 1828 - 1890

Eugène Cicéri's *Design for a Stage Set at the Opéra, Paris* (1828-1890) is a detailed pencil drawing of a tree, its branches and leaves rendered with great realism. The artist, known for his contributions to theater design, likely created this drawing as a preliminary sketch for a stage set at the Paris Opera. The drawing demonstrates Cicéri's skill in capturing the natural world and translating it into a visually compelling theatrical element. The artwork, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, provides a glimpse into the creative process of a leading figure in 19th-century stage design.