Design for a Stage Set 1830 - 1890

This pencil and wash drawing by Eugène Cicéri, a French painter and stage designer, is a design for a stage set, likely for an opera or play. Dated to sometime between 1830 and 1890, the drawing depicts a scenic landscape with a crumbling tower, verdant trees, and other ruins. The stage design reflects the dramatic and romantic sensibility of the 19th century, incorporating elements of nature and architecture to create a captivating and evocative setting. The drawing is currently held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.