Design for a Stage Set at the Opéra, Paris 1830 - 1890

Eugène Cicéri, a prominent French stage designer, created this pencil sketch between 1830 and 1890. The drawing, likely a preparatory study for a grand opera production at the Opéra in Paris, showcases Cicéri's skill in envisioning elaborate stage sets. The sketch, overlaid with a grid system, reveals the intricate details of a dramatic scene, possibly depicting a large, flowing curtain or a towering structure. This artwork, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offers a glimpse into the world of 19th-century theatrical design.