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

This is a design for a stage set by French artist Eugène Cicéri, likely for the Opéra in Paris, created sometime between 1830 and 1890. It depicts a detailed design for a portion of a stage set, likely featuring striped fabric or drapery, in a rapid, gestural style typical of stage design drawings. Cicéri was a renowned stage designer known for his work at the Opéra, and this drawing demonstrates his skilled, expressive approach to conveying his vision for theatrical sets.