Design for a Stage Set 1830 - 1890

Eugène Cicéri was a French painter known for his work as a stage designer. This 19th-century drawing, "Design for a Stage Set," features a detailed landscape with a cluster of buildings framed by a line of trees. Cicéri's design is composed of several panels, suggesting it was intended to be part of a larger, multi-sectioned scenic backdrop. The graphite lines clearly delineate the structures and foliage, allowing viewers to visualize the completed theatrical scene. The drawing highlights the use of detailed perspective and composition, characteristic of 19th-century stage design.