Design for a Stage Set at the Opéra, Paris: Landscape Looking Toward Rome 1830 - 1890

Eugène Cicéri’s “Design for a Stage Set at the Opéra, Paris: Landscape Looking Toward Rome” (1830-1890) is a detailed drawing that showcases a picturesque scene. The artist, known for his work in theatrical design, captures a theatrical landscape. The drawing depicts a foreground of crumbling ruins with cannon wheels and broken wooden beams. In the background, the city of Rome is visible, with a dome-shaped structure possibly depicting the Pantheon. The composition employs a dramatic use of light and shadow to create a sense of depth and atmospheric perspective. The drawing's focus on architectural detail and its theatrical quality is characteristic of Cicéri’s work and his mastery of scenic design. The drawing is housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.