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

This detailed drawing by Eugène Cicéri, a renowned French stage designer, is a design for a stage set at the Opéra in Paris. The design, drawn in pencil and ink on a sheet of paper, depicts a complex cityscape with numerous buildings, likely inspired by the grand Parisian architecture of the 19th century. Cicéri’s work is known for its meticulous detail and realistic depiction of architectural settings, making this design a captivating glimpse into the grandeur of theatrical productions of the era.