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

This small, detailed watercolor drawing by Eugène Cicéri is a design for a stage set at the Opéra in Paris, France. Cicéri, a prominent French scenic designer, was known for his innovative and elaborate stage designs that incorporated elements of realism and theatricality. This design, with its fragmented and layered composition, suggests a complex and immersive theatrical environment. It exemplifies Cicéri’s ability to translate grand theatrical concepts into highly detailed drawings.