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

This charcoal drawing by Eugène Cicéri, a prominent French set designer, is a design for a stage set at the Opéra in Paris. The work, dated between 1830 and 1890, depicts a detailed rendering of a tree, likely intended as a component for a theatrical production. Cicéri's work is known for its meticulous attention to detail and its ability to create visually stunning and immersive stage environments. This design, with its focus on the natural world, exemplifies Cicéri's ability to bring the world of imagination to life on stage. The drawing is now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.